Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams had disappointing performances in IPL 2025, with Delhi missing the playoffs by a narrow margin and Lucknow finishing seventh after securing six wins out of 14 matches.
Lucknow Super Giants boast a strong top order comprising Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Mitchell Marsh, supported by a potent pace attack featuring Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav, and Avesh Khan, known for their consistent high speeds. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have a settled lineup with a reliable top order led by KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, and Pathum Nissanka. Their middle order includes experienced players like David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Nitish Rana, although their pace bowling department may face challenges in the absence of Mitchell Starc. Lungi Ngidi and Kyle Jamieson are expected to provide stability in the pace attack.
The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The game will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar offering live streaming services.
