IPL 2024, LSG vs DC: A look at key battles
Lucknow Super Giants are set to host Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The Super Giants are flying after winning three consecutive games. On the other hand, the Capitals have now lost four of their first five encounters and now eye a comeback. The upcoming clash offers quite a few intriguing player battles.
David Warner vs Ravi Bishnoi
Although DC haven't started their campaign well, they still have hopes pinned on David Warner's current form. He has been giving DC fine starts. Since the Lucknow wicket assists spin, LSG can introduce Ravi Bishnoi early to defuse this threat. The leg-spinner has dismissed Warner thrice in just 16 balls. Warner averages just 3.66 and has a strike rate of 68.75 in this regard.
KL Rahul vs Axar Patel
DC all-rounder Axar Patel has managed to keep LSG skipper KL Rahul at bay in the IPL. The left-arm spinner has dismissed Rahul in the space of 34 deliveries. Meanwhile, Rahul strikes at just 64.70 in this battle, having scored 22 off 34 balls. As many as 18 of these deliveries have been dots. Axar can also get into the attack early on.
Prithvi Shaw vs Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya is another spinner who could test the DC batters. The left-arm spinner has had an interesting battle with DC opener Prithvi Shaw. Shaw, who scored a fighting 40-ball 66 against Mumbai Indians, has fallen to Krunal once in 12 balls. Notably, Krunal has restricted Shaw's strike rate to 58.33 in this battle. The tally includes six dot balls.
Nicholas Pooran vs Khaleel Ahmed
Nicholas Pooran has been in good touch of late. He smashed a valuable 32*(22) against Gujarat Titans at the back end in Lucknow. The left-handed dasher can give DC a nightmare in the death overs. He can go after Khaleel Ahmed against whom he strikes at 191.42 in the IPL. Meanwhile, Khaleel has dismissed Pooran twice in 35 balls.
LSG vs DC: Pitch report and other details
Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium will host this duel on April 12 (7:30pm IST). This venue is known for its slow tracks. While the seamers cash in on the red-soil pitches, the black-soil decks support spinners. Notably, the latter makes the run-scoring difficult. Star Sports will telecast the match, and fans can also live-stream it on JioCinema for free.
