The IPL 2026 LSG vs DC match is set up as a fresh start for both teams. The match is being played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. DC has decided to bowl first after winning the toss.
A big focus is on Rishabh Pant, now leading LSG against his former team. He had a mixed last season due to injuries, but this time his squad looks fully fit. On the other side, Axar Patel continues as DC captain, with KL Rahul joining to strengthen the top order.
In past meetings, DC have a slight edge. Out of 7 matches, DC have won 4 and LSG 3. More importantly, DC are on a 4-match winning streak against LSG, so Lucknow will be aiming to break that run at home.
LSG vs DC IPL 2026: Playing XIs
The LSG vs DC match has some clear player battles that could decide the result.
The first one is KL Rahul vs Mohammed Shami. Rahul did very well earlier at this venue when he played for LSG. Now with DC, he faces Shami with the new ball. If Shami gets swing early, Rahul will need to play carefully.
Another key contest is Nicholas Pooran vs Kuldeep Yadav. Pooran has scored heavily against DC and hits a lot of sixes. Kuldeep can trouble him in the middle overs with his wrist spin.
Then comes Rishabh Pant vs Axar Patel. Pant likes to attack, and on the other hand, Axar keeps things tight with his left-arm spin. This battle in the middle overs can shift the game either way.
Finally, Auqib Nabi Dar vs LSG’s top order is important. He is making his IPL debut after a strong domestic season. If he gets bounce from the pitch, he could challenge big hitters like Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram early.
Here is a look at the team lineup of LSG vs DC in the IPL 2026:
| LSG (Playing XI) | DC (Playing XI) |
| Mitchell Marsh* | KL Rahul (wk) |
| Aiden Markram* | Pathum Nissanka* |
| Nicholas Pooran* | Nitish Rana |
| Rishabh Pant (capt, wk) | Tristan Stubbs* |
| Ayush Badoni | Axar Patel (capt) |
| Abdul Samad | David Miller* |
| Makul Choudhary | Ashutosh Sharma |
| Mohsin Khan | Vipraj Nigam |
| Mohammed Shami | Mukesh Kumar |
| Anrich Nortje | T Nataranjan |
| Prince Yadav | Kuldeep Yadav |
Weather and Pitch Report for LSG vs DC IPL 2026
At Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch usually rewards patience more than power. It is not a ground where teams easily score 200+. Batters often need to settle first and then attack.
In 22 IPL matches here, teams bowling first have won 12 times, while teams batting first have won 9. The average first-innings score is around 175, and chasing teams average about 166. A score between 165–175 is competitive, while anything above 180 is usually strong.
Weather looks clear for the match. Temperature will be around 33°C at toss and drop to about 28°C later. There is no rain expected, so a full game should happen without interruptions.
FAQs
Q. Where is the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match being played?
A. The match is at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Q. What is special about Rishabh Pant in this match?
A. Rishabh Pant is leading LSG and playing against his former team DC.
Q. What is the head-to-head record between LSG and DC?
A. DC have won 4 out of 7 matches and are on a 4-match winning streak against LSG.
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