Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel (Credit Pic: IPL)
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant faces a defining season as his side begins its IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals, with little margin for error after a mixed debut year in charge.
Pant struggled to make a consistent impact both as a leader and a frontline batter last season, with injuries to key players — especially in the pace department — further complicating matters.This time, however, LSG appear far better equipped. The bowling attack has been strengthened by the additions of experienced campaigners Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje, while the return to fitness of Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan adds further depth.
Youngsters like Prince Yadav and mystery spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi also offer promising options.
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The batting unit looks more settled, with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram forming a strong opening pair. Pant is expected to move up the order, with Nicholas Pooran slotting in at number four.Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, enter the contest with renewed optimism after an inconsistent last season. KL Rahul is set to open, though his partner remains undecided among Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel and Pathum Nissanka.
The addition of David Miller bolsters a middle order that includes Tristan Stubbs.Despite missing Mitchell Starc for the opener, Delhi boast a formidable bowling attack led by Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, with Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan adding variety. With both teams eager to make an early statement, a closely fought contest is on the cards.
LSG vs DC Match Time, Date, and Venue
Where will the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match be played?The match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.When is the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match?The highly anticipated clash is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1.What time does the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match start?The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM IST.Where to watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 on TV?The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.How to watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 online?Fans in India can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app.How to watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 in US, Canada and UKIPL 2026 will be broadcast on TV in the USA and Canada via Willow TV. Fans can also live stream all 74 matches through the Willow TV app, which is accessible on platforms like Fubo and Sling TV.In the UK, live coverage of IPL 2026 will be available on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Matches can be streamed live via Sky Go, while non-Sky subscribers can watch all games through NOW TV.LSG vs DC: SQUADS
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Arjun Sachin Tendulkar, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Mukul Choudhary.
- Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, T Natarajan, Madhav Tiwari, Karun Nair, Sahil Parakh.
