Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals will face Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants in their first match of IPL 2026 on Wednesday (April 1). The match between the two teams will be played at LSG’s home ground – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both DC and LSG have failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs in the last two seasons, but with a revamped squad this time around, there will be high expectations from them.
The hosts splashed out Rs 27 crore to secure a record-breaking deal for Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 mega auction, but the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter, who was previously associated with DC in the IPL, could only manage to score 269 runs in 14 matches, of which 118 alone came in the last game of the season.
After a forgettable 2025 season, Pant, who is no longer part of India’s T20I team as well, would like to live up to the price tag in 2026 and help LSG win their first-ever IPL title.
All you need to know about Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 match
- When and where will Lucknow Super Giants face Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 match?
The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals is scheduled to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1.
- What is the start time of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals?
The fifth match of IPL 2026 between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals will start at 07:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled to take place 30 minutes prior to the start of the fixture (at 07:00 PM IST).
- Which TV channel(s) will live telecast Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 match in India?
The IPL 2026 match between LSG and DC will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India.
- How to watch Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 match online in India?
The live streaming of Wednesday’s (April 1) IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals is available on Jio Hotstar’s app and website.
LSG vs DC: Head-to-Head in IPL at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Lucknow Super Giants have played three IPL matches against the Delhi Capitals so far at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow but only managed to win one. In the first-ever IPL match between the two teams in Lucknow, LSG secured a win by 50 runs on April 1, 2023, but in the next two matches, suffered humiliating defeats by 6 and 8 wickets, respectively.
Result of LSG vs DC IPL matches at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow
| TEAM BATTING 1st | SCORE | TEAM BATTING 2nd | SCORE | WINNER | MARGIN | DATE |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 193/6 (20 | Delhi Capitals | 143/9 (20) | Lucknow Super Giants | 50 runs | April 1, 2023 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 167/7 (20) | Delhi Capitals | 170/4 (18.1) | Delhi Capitals | 6 wickets | April 12, 2024 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 159/6 (20) | Delhi Capitals | 161/2 (17.5) | Delhi Capitals | 8 wickets | April 22, 2025 |
In the IPL 2025 match played between LSG and DC in Lucknow, Lucknow Super Giants posted a total of 159 runs for the loss of six wickets in their quota of 20 overs on April 22, but DC chased it down in 17.5 overs for the loss of only two wickets.
