Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face each other in Match number 5 of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1, 2026. Both teams will look to start their campaign strongly as the tournament is still in its early stages.
Lucknow Super Giants will have the home advantage in this encounter as the Ekana Stadium has been their primary home venue since the franchise joined the IPL. The pitch at this venue is known for assisting spinners and slower bowlers, which often makes the contest between bat and ball more balanced.
LSG are entering the match with a strong squad led by Rishabh Pant, while Delhi Capitals are captained by Axar Patel. Interestingly, KL Rahul, who previously played for LSG, is now part of the Delhi Capitals squad, adding an extra layer of rivalry to this matchup.
As the IPL 2026 season has just begun, both teams will be eager to secure an important early win and build momentum in the points table.
Let’s have a look at LSG vs DC Head-to-Head at Ekana Stadium, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2026.
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head in IPL
Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have faced each other seven times in IPL history. Out of these matches, Delhi Capitals have won four games, while Lucknow Super Giants have won three matches.
The two teams first met during the 2022 IPL season at DY Patil Stadium, where LSG defeated DC while chasing a modest target. Over the next few seasons, the rivalry remained closely contested. However, Delhi Capitals currently hold a slight advantage in the overall head-to-head record.
| Statistic | Lucknow | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Won | 3 | 4 |
| Lost | 4 | 3 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 209 | 211 |
| Lowest Score | 159 | 143 |
LSG vs DC Head to Head at Ekana Cricket Stadium
Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have played three matches against each other at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The first meeting at this venue took place on April 1, 2023, where LSG dominated DC with a convincing 50-run victory after posting a massive total of 193/6. Mark Wood starred with the ball in that match, picking up 5 wickets for 14 runs, which remains one of the best bowling performances at the stadium.
Since then, Delhi Capitals have bounced back with victories in 2024 and 2025, giving them the upper hand at this venue.
| Matches | LSG Won | DC Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
LSG Record at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Defeats | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 6 |
| Wins Chasing | 5 |
| Highest Total | 235 |
| Lowest Total | 108 |
DC Record at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Defeats | 1 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 0 |
| Wins Chasing | 2 |
| Highest Total | 170 |
| Lowest Total | 143 |
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is known for being slower than most IPL venues, which makes it favorable for spin bowlers and slower pacers. Batters usually need to spend some time at the crease before playing big shots, as the ball tends to grip on the surface.
In many matches played here, teams batting first have managed to defend their totals successfully, especially when the pitch slows down during the second innings. However, chasing teams have also succeeded when they build partnerships and avoid losing early wickets.
The average first innings score at Ekana is around 175, which suggests that teams will aim to post totals close to 180 runs to stay competitive.
Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Records
Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted 22 IPL matches so far, making it one of the newer venues in the league. The results at this ground have been fairly balanced between teams batting first and teams chasing.
The first IPL match at this venue was played on April 1, 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, where LSG secured a memorable win by 50 runs.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| City | Lucknow |
| Country | India |
| First Match | 01/04/2023 |
| Last T20 Match | 27/05/2025 |
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 (40.91%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 12 (54.55%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 14 (63.64%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 7 (31.82%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (4.55%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 118* – Rishabh Pant (LSG) |
| Best Bowling | 5/14 – Mark Wood (LSG) |
| Highest Team Total | 235/6 – KKR vs LSG |
| Lowest Team Total | 108 – LSG vs RCB |
| Highest Successful Chase | 177/2 – PBKS vs LSG |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.14 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.79 |
| Average Score Batting First | 175.36 |
Key Players from both teams
LSG – X Factors
The home team will rely heavily on Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram to provide a solid start at the top of the order. In the middle order, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, and Ayush Badoni have the ability to accelerate the scoring rate quickly.
In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Avesh Khan bring pace and experience, while Ravi Bishnoi and Shahbaz Ahmed will be crucial on a spin-friendly Ekana surface.
DC – X Factors
For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka could play an important role at the top of the order. In the middle order, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller provide power-hitting ability, while Axar Patel adds balance with both bat and ball.
Talking about the bowling lineup, DC have experienced bowlers such as Mukesh Kumar and Lungi Ngidi, while the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could be key players on the slow Ekana pitch.
