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LSG vs DC: The fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday, April 1 at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. This match is going to be very exciting, because last season both the teams had missed out on making it to the playoffs.

However, this time both these teams are going to knock back with change and hard work. In such a situation, let us know how the possible playing 11 of both the teams will be. You will also know how you can enjoy this match sitting at home.

LSG’s new strategy against DC

This time Lucknow has made very few changes in the team as compared to last season. This time also the captaincy has been handed over to Rishabh Pant. The strong batting includes explosive players like Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran.

Talking about bowling, Anrich Nortje was bought for Rs 2 crore in the mini auction. However, to further strengthen the team, the franchise has included Mohammed Shami in the team through trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season. Let us tell you, Wanindu Hasaranga and Josh Inglis will not be seen a part of this tournament.

DC expressed confidence in old players

Delhi Capitals have expressed confidence in the same players from last season and have planned to field them this year also. This season, the captaincy has been handed over to Akshar Patel. The 2020 finalist has spent the most on Jammu and Kashmir’s star player Auqib Nabi Dar.

Apart from this, the team has expressed confidence in foreign players like Pathum Nissanka, David Miller and Lungi Ngidi. KL Rahul will also be seen performing well. He had a stellar performance last season. The bad news for DC is that Mitchell Starc will not be able to play the initial match due to injury and Ben Duckett has withdrawn his name from the tournament, so he will also not be seen with the team.

Live streaming of DC vs LSG match

If you also want to enjoy this match sitting at home, then you can watch it on TV on Star Sports Network channel (JioStar). Apart from this, you can also watch live on JioHotstar app and website. The toss between DC and LSG will take place at 7 pm and the match will start at 7:30 pm.

Probable playing 11 of both the teams

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi.
 
Impact Player: Shahbaz Ahmed

Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Aaqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi.

Impact Player: T. Natarajan