In the 26th encounter of IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 12.
KL Rahul’s LSG enter the match with momentum, having secured three consecutive victories following an initial loss. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant’s DC find themselves at the bottom of the points table, having managed just one win out of five matches played so far.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium:
Total matches: 9
Matches won batting first: 6
Matches won batting second: 2
Average score batting first: 155
Highest total recorded: 199/8 (20 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total recorded: 108/10 (19.5 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Highest score chased: 127/5 (16 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
At the Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch presents a dynamic narrative for bowlers. Initially, pacers seize the spotlight, capitalizing on the swing of the new ball, especially under the floodlights. Yet, as the game advances and the ball loses its shine, spinners emerge as formidable contenders, exploiting conditions favoring their expertise. Anticipate a challenging task for batsmen aiming for substantial runs, with the pitch favoring a low-scoring encounter.
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Lucknow Weather Forecast:
Cricket enthusiasts in Lucknow can anticipate ideal weather conditions for the match, as the forecast indicates clear skies without any precipitation. The temperature is projected to reach approximately 38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a modest humidity level of 20%. Additionally, a light breeze blowing at 12 kmph is expected to enhance the warm ambiance.
Squads:
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Abishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Kumar Kushagra, Yash Dhull, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sumit Kumar, Praveen Dubey, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Mukesh Kumar, Rasikh Dar Salam, Vicky Ostwal, Swastik Chikara
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