LSG vs DC Live Streaming IPL 2026 Match 5: Watch Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Tonight

Lucknow Super Giants face Delhi Capitals in Match 5 of IPL 2026 tonight at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Toss at 7:00 PM IST, first ball at 7:30 PM IST. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl.

LSG vs DC Match Preview: Two New Captains, Big Statements to Make

This match carries serious storyline weight. Rishabh Pant leads Lucknow Super Giants for the first time at their home ground. Axar Patel captains Delhi Capitals, his former franchise’s city rival in a sense, now wearing a different colour. Both captains are making their leadership bones in IPL 2026 and both desperately need a win after sitting on zero points.

Lucknow Super Giants have a genuinely exciting squad this season. Pant behind the stumps and leading from the front, Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh as the experienced overseas core, Nicholas Pooran as the explosive finisher, and Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje forming one of the most dangerous new-ball combinations in the competition.

Delhi Capitals under Axar look equally competitive. KL Rahul opens and keeps. David Miller adds middle-order firepower. Kuldeep Yadav is their spin weapon in the middle overs. Kyle Jamieson, Lungi Ngidi, and T Natarajan give them a varied pace attack.

Key players to watch tonight:

• Rishabh Pant (LSG): Playing at home, leading his new team. Will come out aggressive from ball one
• Mohammed Shami (LSG): Back in competitive cricket. One of the best new-ball operators in T20 history when fit
• Anrich Nortje (LSG): Raw pace that troubles any batting lineup. Ekana’s carry suits him perfectly
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Best left-arm wrist spinner in T20 cricket right now. Middle overs threat
• KL Rahul (DC): Opens and keeps. Consistent T20 performer who gives DC a stable platform

Check the full Lucknow Super Giants squad and fixtures and Delhi Capitals squad page for complete details.

Predicted Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI

• Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
• Aiden Markram
• Mitchell Marsh
• Nicholas Pooran
• Abdul Samad
• Ayush Badoni
• Shahbaz Ahmed
• Digvesh Singh Rathi
• Avesh Khan
• Anrich Nortje
• Mohammed Shami

Delhi Capitals Predicted XI

• KL Rahul (wk)
• Prithvi Shaw / Pathum Nissanka
• Axar Patel (c)
• Tristan Stubbs
• David Miller
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Nitish Rana
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Kyle Jamieson
• T Natarajan
• Lungi Ngidi

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have a competitive recent history in the IPL.

For every result between these two franchises going back through every IPL season, the DC vs LSG head-to-head timeline has the full record and stats.

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: What to Expect Tonight

The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is a venue that tends to assist pace bowling early before becoming a good batting surface as the game progresses.

Key pitch characteristics:

• Decent carry and pace for fast bowlers in the first few overs
• New ball moves around early, which makes the powerplay crucial
• Surface eases significantly in the middle and death overs
• Spinners are effective in the 10 to 16 over range when the surface grips slightly
• Larger ground dimensions mean boundaries require proper hitting
• Par score at Ekana is generally around 160 to 185 under lights

Delhi Capitals winning the toss and choosing to bowl tells you everything. They want to use the early conditions with Jamieson, Ngidi, and Natarajan, then chase on a flatter surface under lights with dew.

LSG’s New Identity Under Rishabh Pant

The biggest talking point in LSG’s camp is Pant’s leadership. He has never captained an IPL franchise before at this level of responsibility, but his aggressive, instinctive style is exactly what LSG need to build an identity around.

The squad Lucknow have assembled is capable of going deep in this tournament. Shami’s return from injury adds serious quality. Nortje at full pace is unplayable on his day. Pooran in the death overs can win games from nothing. If Pant can get his batting going from the top of the order and set the tone, LSG look genuinely scary at home.

Delhi Capitals’ Strengths Under Axar Patel

Axar brings calm and tactical awareness to the captaincy. He is a smart reader of the game and knows how to use Kuldeep as a weapon, having played alongside him for years in the national setup.

DC’s batting depth is solid but they need their middle order to fire consistently. David Miller is world class when he gets going. Tristan Stubbs adds power from the right side. The concern is whether KL Rahul can set a platform that gives the hitters enough to work with in the back half of the innings.

Stay updated on all standings and results on the IPL 2026 points table.

Follow all match updates, injury news, and squad changes throughout the season on the IPL 26 updates section.

Check the full IPL 2026 match schedule for all upcoming fixtures across the rest of the season.

FAQs

Where can I watch LSG vs DC live streaming IPL 2026?

Watch the full Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals live stream free right here on this page. Stream goes live before the 7:30 PM IST start.

What time does LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5 start?

First ball at 7:30 PM IST on April 1, 2026 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Toss has already taken place with DC choosing to bowl.

Who won the toss in LSG vs DC IPL 2026?

Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.

Who is captaining LSG and DC in IPL 2026?

Rishabh Pant captains Lucknow Super Giants and Axar Patel leads Delhi Capitals this season.

What is the Ekana Stadium pitch like for tonight’s match?

The surface assists pace early but flattens as the game progresses. Dew in the second innings makes chasing easier, which is why DC chose to field first at the toss.

Is Mohammed Shami playing for LSG tonight?

Shami is in LSG’s squad for IPL 2026 and is expected to feature in the playing XI tonight at his home ground in Lucknow.