LSG vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 5: Weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

The fifth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will take place on April 1 between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. The match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams will look to begin on a positive note. The match is going to be an exciting one between two competitive sides.

The Lucknow Super Giants will look to bounce back this season after a poor performance in last edition. The team will be led by Rishabh Pant. They had a strong batting lineup, consisting of players such as Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran. However, the bowling attack of the team looks a bit weak, with Mohammed Shami being the most experienced bowler. Delhi Capitals have a well-balanced squad. The team will be led by Axar Patel. The team has players such as KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, and Mitchell Starc. After finishing in fifth place in last season, DC will aim to start the season strongly.

LSG vs DC: Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow will be hot and humid during the match. The temperature is expected to stay between 25°C and 30°C with clear skies. There is no chance of rain, so the full match will be played, but humidity could make conditions tough for players.

LSG vs DC: Ekana Cricket Stadium Stats (T20s)

Matches played: 22
Average 1st innings score: 175
Average 2nd innings score: 164
Win batting first: 41%
Win bowling first: 59%
Highest total: 235/6 (KKR vs LSG)
Lowest total: 108/10 (LSG vs RCB)
Highest chase: 230/4 (RCB vs LSG)
Lowest total defended: 193/6 (LSG vs DC)

LSG vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Impact Player: Shahbaz Ahmed

Delhi Capitals (DC):

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan

Impact Player: Auqib Nabi