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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and choose to bowl first
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs
Rishabh Pant will be back at the helm for Delhi Capitals after serving a one-match suspension.
We are backing Delhi Capitals as the winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 35.0°C|Mist |
The stakes are high as the Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants clash in the 64th match of the Indian Premier League. Despite being in the middle of the table, both teams are still very much in contention for the playoffs. Tied with 12 points each, this crucial encounter will see them vying for the coveted fourth playoff spot. Expect a tense and exciting battle as both sides look to solidify their position in the tournament.
187/9 in 20.0 9.35
140/10 in 19.1 7.3
157/3 in 16.3 9.52
153/9 in 20.0 7.65
167/0 in 9.4 17.27
165/4 in 20.0 8.25
145/6 in 19.2 7.5
144/7 in 20.0 7.2
196/5 in 20.0 9.8
199/3 in 19.0 10.47
210/4 in 20.0 10.5
213/4 in 19.3 10.92
193/6 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Lucknow Super Giants won by 50 runs
143/9 in 20.0
Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back from their heavy 47-run loss to Bangalore when they take the field next. Despite that setback, you should that Delhi holds a positive recent record, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. The return of their star batsman, Rishabh Pant, provides a significant boost to the team. Pant has been the team's leading run-scorer (413 runs in 12 innings) who missed their previous match due to a suspension.
Also, keep an eye on two more crucial players in the game. Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in impressive form, scoring 330 runs in just 8 matches. His strike rate of 237.41 are a testament to his power at the start of the innings. Tristan Stubbs is another key player, having contributed 321 runs across 13 matches with an excellent average of 45.85 and a strike rate of 185.54.
Delhi Capitals boast a formidable pace attack spearheaded by the lethal duo of Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed. Both bowlers have picked up an impressive 16 wickets apiece in this year's IPL. Mukesh stands out with his yorkers, while Khaleel boasts a better economy rate of 10.30. This potent right-arm/left-arm combination ca make life difficult for Lucknow’s batters.
Don't forget Delhi's trump card, Kuldeep Yadav, the skillful left-arm wrist spinner. In just 10 matches, he's bagged 15 wickets while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 8.69 and a strike rate of 15.60.
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, David Warner, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Mukesh Kumar, Abhishek Porel, Rasikh Dar, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Jake Fraser McGurk, Gulbadin Naib
The Lucknow Super Giants started their IPL 2024 season strong, winning three of their first four games. However, their momentum appears to have slowed, as they have lost five of their previous seven games, including three of their last four.
Despite the recent slump, KL Rahul remains their batter to look forward to. The opener has amassed an impressive 460 runs in 12 innings – nearly 100 runs more than any other Lucknow player. While Rahul has been a consistent performer, the team will want to recover their early-season form with contributions from other key players such as Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran.
We are particularly looking for a big contribution from Nicholas Pooran. The left-handed West Indian big-hitter has been on fire, amassing a staggering 363 runs with a remarkable average of 60.50 and a blistering strike rate of 162.05. Marcus Stoinis hasn't been far behind, contributing a substantial 355 runs with a solid average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 151.70.
Lucknow's bowling attack has struggled to make a significant impact this season. Their leading wicket-taker, Yash Thakur, has managed only 11 wickets in 10 matches, followed by Naveen-ul-Haq with 10 wickets in 8 matches. Mohsin Khan has also contributed with 9 wickets in 8 outings. Khan can go for runs at times, but he is easily the pick of the Lucknow bowlers.
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Deepak Hooda, Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh, Lokesh Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen ul Haq
The pitch at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium has heavily favored the batters. The team batting first, especially, will have the option of going hammer and tongs from the first ball and look to set up a massive total. Spinners do come into play by the middle of the innings, but dew might negate their effectiveness in the second innings. We are on for another high-scoring contest.
The weather in Delhi will be very warm and humid during the match.
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal TurnThe forthcoming match in Delhi promises to be a high-scoring game, as the venue has seen four first-innings totals of more than 200 runs in the 2024 IPL - and crucially, the side batting first has won each of those matches. Due to the hot conditions and the pitch's tendency to favor batting, both sides should concentrate on spin bowling.
All four matches at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium this IPL season have been won by the teams batting first. This trend might influence the match's toss decision, and the captain winning the toss might look to bat first.
Delhi has a strong home record, winning three of their four matches. Their recent performance has also been pretty good, and they have showcased substantial improvement in the latter stages of the tournament.
Meanwhile, after a solid start to the season, Lucknow has recently struggled. Their bowling unit, in particular, has looked a little hapless at times, as seen by the hefty 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi's top three bowlers have already taken 47 wickets this season, which adds to the home advantage. Based on these factors, Delhi appears well-positioned to secure a crucial victory against Lucknow.
We are backing Delhi Capitals as the winners of this contest.
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