The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 had a brilliant start to the campaign. The 19th edition have seen some amazing matches so far, with two high-scoring games, low-scoring thrillers as well. Already four games have been played in the tournament so far. As Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) meets Delhi Capitals (DC) for their season opener today.
Match No.5 of LSG vs DC is set to be played at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, between LSG and DC. The two sides had different 2025 campaigns, as both sides failed to qualify for the playoffs. Though the Capitals had a brilliant start to their campaign last season, they could not capitalise on the same. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
IPL 2026: LSG vs DC Preview:
LSG had a busy auction last season, buying Rishabh Pant for INR 27 crore, as the Southpaw became the highest-ever paid player in the history of the IPL. However, Pant did not have the best season, and LSG also struggled with injuries to their bowlers. They finished 7th in the points table, losing 8 games. They would like to change their fortunes this season.
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Delhi Capitals, who had a brilliant start to their last season, won 5 of 6 matches but missed the playoffs after winning only 1 of their last 5. This season, they would like not to repeat the mistakes they made in IPL 2025. The Capitals will be missing the service of Mitchell Starc, who is yet to regain full fitness and join the squad.
The LSG vs DC match will be amazing to watch, and fans will come in large numbers to cheer their side on Wednesday. LSG faces early-season challenges with all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga awaiting fitness clearance and Josh Inglis likely missing matches due to personal reasons.
On the other for DC Ben Duckett has pulled out of his IPL deal. The England opener wants to rediscover his form and save his Test career after his poor Ashes series. Starc will be missing out few matches as he is yet to arrive at the DC.
According to reports, today’s game between LSG vs DC will take place on a red-soil pitch. This means that there will be good bounce on offerings, and batters will enjoy their time on the surface because it will not be a slow track. Pacers, on the other hand, might get assistance.
LSG vs DC Toss Result Today IPL 2026 Match 5
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first. DC captain Axar Patel said, “Fresh wicket, red soil, we want to see if the wicket offers assistance to the pacers. Data says chasing teams win, but it’s also a new tournament and I think we should start by bowling first. Last year, we started well but lost it in the middle. We want to start well again. Overseas picks – Three batters – Miller, Nissanka, Stubbs, and the bowler Ngidi.”
LSG Playing XI vs DC Today IPL 2026 Match 5
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav
DC Playing XI vs LSG Today IPL 2026 Match 5
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar
LSG vs DC Impact Players Today IPL 2026 Match 5
Lucknow Super Giants Impact Players: Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akshat Raghuvanshi
Delhi Capitals Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
Also Read: Watch: Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana bury hatchet in front of Rishabh Pant ahead of IPL 2026 clash
