Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 5 of IPL 2026, is not arriving quietly. On paper, it is just another league game at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 1 at 7:30 PM IST. But scratch the surface, and this LSG vs DC clash has proper drama.
KL Rahul returns to Lucknow against the franchise he walked away from after that public Sanjiv Goenka fallout, while Lucknow’s Digvesh Rathi could be on the same field as Delhi’s Nitish Rana again after their ugly DPL face-off nearly got out of hand.
Add Delhi’s 4-1 lead in the last five meetings and Ekana’s strong chasing trend, and this suddenly feels like a contest where form alone won’t decide your Dream11 team.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Preview
Both sides open their IPL 2026 campaigns at Ekana, where Delhi have historically won two of three matches, and chasing teams hold the statistical edge.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 5th Match |
| Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires | Ulhas Gandhe, Rohan Pandit |
| TV Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath |
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
Chasers win more often here. Pace bowlers dominate. If you are picking Dream11 for this match, lean towards pace options and top-order batters.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with good pace and carry |
| Bat First Win Rate | 41% |
| Chase Win Rate | 59% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 164 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 108/10 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Highest Successful Chase | 230/4 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Lowest Defended | 193/6 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 82 wkts (76%) | Spin: 26 wkts (24%) |
| Total Matches at Venue | 22 |
Lucknow Weather Report (1 April 2026)
Clear conditions with almost no rain risk. Warm evening expected with low humidity.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28.1 degrees C |
| Weather | Partly sunny, clear for the evening |
| Humidity | 39% |
| Rain Chance | 1% only |
| Dew Factor | Low humidity means dew is unlikely to be a big factor |
| Overall | Good playing conditions; no weather concern for this match |
Dream11 Team for Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head in IPL
Delhi Capitals have completely turned this rivalry around. After losing the first three meetings, they have now won 4 of the last 7, including the last 4 in a row.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals Wins | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants Wins | 3 |
| Last 5 Meetings | Delhi Capitals lead 4-1 |
| DC Highest Score | 211/9 (Visakhapatnam, IPL 2025) |
| LSG Lowest Score | 143/9 (Ekana Stadium) |
| Most Runs (all-time) | KL Rahul – 210 runs in 5 matches | Avg: 42 | SR: 135 |
| Most Wickets (all-time) | Ravi Bishnoi – 10 wickets | Kuldeep Yadav – 9 wickets |
| Best Bowling Figures | Mark Wood (LSG) 5/14 (Ekana Stadium) |
| At Ekana (this venue) | DC won 2, LSG won 1 in 3 meetings |
| Last Meeting | DC won by 8 wickets with 13 balls remaining (22 Apr 2025) |
Suggested Reads:
Key Players To Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Matches | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | All-rounder | 9 | 443 runs | Avg 49.22 | 155.98 |
| Aiden Markram | LSG | Batter | 9 | 348 runs | Avg 38.67 | 153.98 |
| KL Rahul | DC | Batter | 10 | 354 runs | Avg 44.25 | 141.03 |
| Avesh Khan | LSG | Bowler | 10 | 11 wkts | Econ 10.24 | 19.81 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | 9 | 7 wkts | Econ 7.77 | 30.00 |
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