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Lucknow Super Giants
Delhi Capitals
In the upcoming 26th match of IPL 2024, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Stadium. So far, LSG has won all 3 times they've played against DC, showing they have the upper hand heading into this encounter.
This season, LSG is doing well, sitting in third place with 3 wins from 4 matches so far. They lost their first game but have won every match since.Β
DC, however, is having a tough season. They've only won 1 out of 5 matches and are currently at the bottom of the league standings. Their only win came against CSK, but they're still trying to figure out the best team lineup. This game is important for both teams: LSG wants to keep winning, and DC is looking to climb up from the bottom of the table.
LSG's overall bowling unit, featuring the likes of Yash Thakur and Naveen-ul-Haq, along with the pace of Mayank Yadav, collectively positions them as the team with the top bowler.
The betting tip is...
Team with Top Bowler - LSG
66 %
34 %
Lucknow Super GiantsDelhi CapitalsFor LSG's next game, watch out for these key players: KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock, who have scored over 100 runs against DC in the past 3 encounters, are expected to open strongly. Nicholas Pooran, leading with 178 runs at a swift pace in just 4 matches this season, is the one to watch for big hits. Marcus Stoinis is back in form, adding strength to the middle order with his 58-run off 43 in the last match.
In the bowling department, Yash Thakur is on a high after taking 5 wickets in his last match, while Naveen-ul-Haq has been consistent with 9 wickets to his name in the last 7 IPL matches.
Krunal Pandya has also contributed with a tight 3-wicket haul recently. Adding fierce pace to the attack, Mayank Yadav has been impressive, taking 6 wickets in 3 matches. These players are expected to play crucial roles in the upcoming match, using their skills and form to push for a win.
De Kock, Stoinis, and Pooran are the key players.
Predicted Lineup: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav
For Delhi Capitals' next game, their key players will need to make an impact. Tristan Stubbs is the top scorer this season, hitting 174 runs in just 5 games, showing his power with a high strike rate. David Warner and Rishabh Pant are also crucial, scoring 158 and 153 runs respectively, with Pant playing aggressively at an SR of 154.54.
Prithvi Shaw stood out in his last match with a quick 66 runs and has maintained a high strike rate of 160.81 across his games. Khaleel Ahmed leads in bowling with 7 wickets, at an economy rate of 8.5. Anrich Nortje has grabbed 6 wickets but is also aiming to lower his run rate which is at 13.43 so far.
Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar have both taken 4 wickets, showing promise. Thereβs Kuldeep Yadav and Ishant Sharma also in the lineup but the overall composition of the team just hasn't clicked yet leaving gaps in each department.
Warner, Pant and Stubbs are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Abhishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
The Lucknow Super Giants are the favourites against the Delhi Capitals, thanks to their strong historical record and current form. LSG's powerful batting lineup, including KL Rahul, Quinton De Kock, and Nicholas Pooran, is expected to dominate. Marcus Stoinis is also back in form, boosting their middle order.Β
LSG's bowling is equally formidable, with Yash Thakur's recent five-wicket haul and Naveen-ul-Haq's consistent performance making them a threat to DC's batsmen. While DC has its share of firepower in Tristan Stubbs and the duo of David Warner and Rishabh Pant adding solidity, their overall team dynamics and struggles might hinder their performance.
Given the current form, past performances, and team compositions, LSG stands as the favourite to clinch victory in this encounter.
