The consistent Lucknow Super Giants will take on Delhi Capitals in match 45 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will be played on Sunday, May 1, starting from 3:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants: IPL 2022 standings
Both teams are coming into the contest on the back of impressive wins in their last matches.
Lucknow Super Giants are placed third with six wins from nine matches and a healthy net run rate of +0.408.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, are sixth with four wins and four losses and a net run rate of 0.695. Delhi Capitals have the best net run rate amongst the ten teams and a win will take them to fourth place.
DC vs LSG odds for IPL 2022
- Dafabet: Delhi Capitals 1.89, Lucknow Super Giants 1.96
- Bet365: Delhi Capitals 1.90, Lucknow Super Giants 1.90
- 10Cric: Delhi Capitals 1.86, Lucknow Super Giants 1.92
- Parimatch: Delhi Capitals 1.90, Lucknow Super Giants 1.90
- 1xBet: Delhi Capitals 1.96, Lucknow Super Giants 1.96
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants head-to-head
This is the second time Delhi Capitals face IPL debutants Lucknow Super Giants this season. Rishabh Pant’s side had lost to KL Rahul’s men by six wickets after putting up 149 on board.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants probable playing XI
DC: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Rovman Powell, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya.
LSG: Quinton de Kock(wicket-keeper), KL Rahul(captain), Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants top picks
DC: Prithvi Shaw (254 runs from 8 matches) and David Warner (261 runs from 6 matches) hold the key for Delhi Capitals upfront. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, has been crucial for Delhi Capitals in the middle order.
In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is enjoying his best IPL season so far and played a big role against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders in the last match. He has taken 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of just over 14. Khaleel Ahmed has been bowling economically, snapping 11 wickets in six games at an economy of 7.91.
LSG: Captain KL Rahul has done the bulk of scoring for Lucknow Super Giants but hasn’t found consistent support from other seniors including Quinton de Kock. Rahul has scored 374 runs which include two centuries and one half-century in eight matches.
Avesh Khan (11 wickets in eight matches) and Krunal Pandya (nine wickets in eight matches) have taken the most wickets and are pick of the bowlers for LSG.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2022 prediction
While both teams are equally strong on paper, Delhi Capitals are missing a strong No. 3 who can build on the starts provided by David Warner and Prithvi Shaw. But if Delhi Capitals perform even near their potential and can dismiss KL Rahul early, expect them to get over the line against LSG on Sunday.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2022 playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 33°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 19km/h