IPL 2024, Match 26: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Match preview and result prediction

Match 26 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) at theBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (April 12). KL Rahul-led Lucknow will start as overwhelming favourites as they are ranked third as opposed to Delhi, who are struggling at the bottom.

Lucknow are coming into this game on the back of an impressive 33-run win against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at home. In fact, the LSG franchise is one of the five teams that are so far unbeaten at home in the ongoing edition. They are on a three-match winning streak, after a loss in their season-opener, and will be confident taking on Rishabh Pant & Co.

Talking about the visiting side, Delhi have their task cut out. They are in the tenth spot, with one win from five encounters. There are problems aplenty for the DC camp as they have failed to adapt and have also been plagued by injury concerns. A lot has been said and written about their team selection and strategies. If they come up with better and smarter plans, they can cause an upset this evening.

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Match preview and result prediction: The pitch on offer in Lucknow has assisted the bowlers, especially the pacers with the batters not getting a freeway to score at a brisk pace. This will also help the Delhi camp, given the kind of bowling attack they possess. It all depends on whether it's a blackor red soil deck which will determine the nature of the pitch. However, one can expectanother sporting surface withbowlers being in the game throughout.

Expect a moderate-scoring game, in the 160-170 range, with Lucknow likely to keep their winning streak going.