Pratidin Bureau
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c) (wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh.
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje.
History favours the Lucknow Super Giants in this encounter, as they have won all three previous matches against the Delhi Capitals.
LSG: Currently placed comfortably in the top three, LSG will be brimming with confidence. Their batting lineup boasts big names like KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, while their bowling attack, featuring the spin of Ravi Bishnoi and the pace of Krunal Pandya, is a well-rounded unit.
DC: Languishing at the bottom of the table, DC are in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The return of the explosive David Warner to the top order is a major boost for their batting. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by the express pace of Anrich Nortje, has the potential to cause trouble.
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for its balanced pitch that offers a good bounce for both batsmen and bowlers. Spinners can find some assistance later in the innings.
KL Rahul for his consistent batting, Marcus Stoinis for his all-round contributions, Ravi Bishnoi for his wicket-taking abilities. (Consider Deepak Hooda if he bats aggressively in the top order)
David Warner for his explosive batting at the top, Prithvi Shaw for his early hitting power, Axar Patel for his all-round value. (Consider Kuldeep Yadav if he plays and spins a web)
This match is an intriguing battle between a team on a roll and a team desperate to turn things around. The team that adapts better to the conditions and executes their strategies flawlessly will take a giant leap towards securing a playoff berth.