LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants can make four wins out of four in IPL 2024 when play Delhi Capitals at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow on Friday evening. The match is scheduled to start on April 12, 2024 at a 07:30 PM (IST).
After their initial defeat in the opening IPL 2024 match against the Rajasthan Royals, LSG rebounded impressively by clinching three successive wins, triumphing over the Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Titans along the way.
Throughout these three encounters, while the batters warrant commendation, it was the bowlers who truly shone, demonstrating their ability to defend targets, even modest ones, with aplomb in high-pressure scenarios. This was particularly evident in the recent match, where LSG posted a modest total of 163/5 in 20 overs.
Yash Thakur exhibited his mettle, proving himself reliable in demanding situations. The 25-year-old showcased his prowess by taking a 5-wicket haul, while Krunal Pandya contributed with three crucial wickets.
Currently occupying third place on the IPL points table, LSG has the opportunity to seize the top position by overcoming DC in this upcoming fixture.
For Delhi Capitals, the season is downward spiraling. For a serial winner like Ricky Ponting, this is unacceptable in every way. The bowlers have let them down the most. In the last two matches, Rishabh Pant‘s team conceded 272/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders and 234/5 against Mumbai Indians in the last match.
No batting unit in the world can cope against that kind of total. It’s baffling to even imagine that DC could win games when their bowlers are going for over 11 runs per over.
Their season is already on track to be a disaster. At the moment, they are the worst team in IPL 2024, sitting at the bottom heading into this match.
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LSG vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: In IPL 2023, the Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, was on of the most slowest pitch in India, where batsmen struggled to play more freely, and found it difficult to clear the boundary ropes.
The average first innings score in the first two IPL 2024 games here was 181 runs, indicating the changing nature of the pitch. But the last match was again a struggle for the batters as LSG could manage 163/5 in 20 overs, while GT were bundled out for a meagre 130 runs. So expect some bowlers to pose difficulties to the batsmen in this match.
Weather Report: Expect the weather conditions to be hot and dry in Lucknow on Friday. The temperature is likely to range between 33°C – 36°C when the match commences. There is no rain forecasted for tomorrow, while the humidity level is likely to be around 20% only.
LSG vs DC Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 03 |
| LSG Wins | 03 |
| DC Wins | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Lucknow Super Giants
- Mayank Yadav bowled only one over in LSG’s last match against GT due to an abdominal strain. The 21-year-old is likely to sit this one out as well.
- LSG’s bowling unit looks solid. Yash Thakur erupted with a 5-wicket haul against GT, making KL Rahul‘s job a tad easier when Mayank was forced out of the ground due to an injury.
- Krunal Pandya finally played his part as a bowler after taking three wickets against the Titans.
- Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran and Naveen-ul-Haq are likely to be the four overseas players for LSG.
Delhi Capitals
- The DC management has ample reasons to initiate significant changes to the playing XI after dismal performances in recent games.
- Particularly, the bowling department requires a substantial wake-up call following two disastrous performances that left their batsmen with little chance to secure victory.
- Apart from Axar Patel, DC lacks a bowler who instills confidence.
- Much was anticipated from Anrich Nortje and Ishant Sharma, yet the duo has fallen short. However, it’s likely that at least one of them will feature in the starting lineup for this match.
TOP Picks For LSG vs DC Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Quinton de Kock: In good form despite scoring only six runs in the last match against GT. The South African wicket-keeper must be licking looking at DC bowlers’ current form. There’s every chance that the 31-year-old might get a big score in this match.
IPL 2024 Stats: Matches: 04 | 145 Runs | 4s: 14 | 6s: 08. - Tristan Stubbs: The 23-year-old has come a long way since he was released by Mumbai Indians. He has taken his game to a whole new level. His 71-run innings of just 25 balls in the last against MI was the only positive on a rather forgetful day for the Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 71 runs (25 balls, 3X4s, 7X6s). - KL Rahul: The IPL 2024 season is yet to see the very best of KL Rahul, but his indifferent start to the season is down to the injury. He is still getting to his very best, but the last few games, he has shown signs that he is not far away from being the batsman that bowlers used to fear.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 33 runs (31 balls, 3X4s, 0X6s). - Nicholas Pooran: One of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. His presence in the middle-order gives LSG a whole new dimension. What’s more important is that he is in terrific form as well.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 32 runs (22 balls, 0X4s, 3X6s).
Vice-Captain Options:
- Yash Thakur: With Mayank Yadav out of this game, the onus will be on Yash Thakur to shine again with the ball, just as he did against the GT picking up a five-wicket haul. The 25-year-old has impressed with the way he uses his skills.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 3.5-01-30-05. - Marcus Stoinis: Played a match-winning innings of 58 runs off 43 balls in the last match. The Australian is a kind of player who has many gears that he can use depending on the situation.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 58 runs (43 balls, 4X4s, 2X6s). - David Warner: The veteran Australian opener is in red-hot form in IPL 2024. However, after scoring only 10 runs against MI, the 37-year-old former SRH captain will be even more desperate to score runs here.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 10 runs (08 balls, 1X4s, 1X6s).
LSG vs DC Predicted Lineups
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav, M Siddhart (IMPACT PLAYER)
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Devid Warner, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Kumar Kushagra (IMPACT PLAYER)
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Teams
LSG vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: Q de Kock (C), N Pooran, R Pant
- Batsmen: D Warner (VC), T Stubbs
- All-rounders: A Patel, M Stoinis, K Pandya
- Bowlers: R Bishnoi, Y Thakur, K Ahmed
LSG vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul (C), N Pooran, R Pant
- Batsmen: P Shaw, T Stubbs (VC)
- All-rounders: A Patel, M Stoinis, K Pandya
- Bowlers: R Bishnoi, Y Thakur, K Ahmed
