The Delhi Capitals will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 45 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The DC vs LKN match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday, May 01, 2022.
The Delhi Capitals have had an average tournament so far. The Rishab Pant led team is currently sixth in the points table with 4 wins and 4 losses. On the contrary, the Lucknow Super Giants are having a better tournament so far. They have won 6 out of the 9 games and are one of the favourites to qualify for the playoffs.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs LKN, Match 45, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, May 01, 2022 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
DC vs LKN: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the DC vs LKN match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 33 – 28 degrees celsius.
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DC vs LKN: Head to Head
The last encounter between both these sides ended in favour of the Lucknow Super Giants as they won the contest by 6 wickets.
DC vs LKNÂ Dream 11 Top Pick
Prithvi Shaw
The right-handed youngster, Prithvi Shaw from the Delhi Capitals has been in some seriously good form lately. The 22-year old has scored 254 runs in this tournament so far and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is another Delhi Capitals player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Left arm Wrist spinner has picked up 17 wickets in 8 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
KL Rahul
The right-handed batsman, KL Rahul from the Lucknow Super Giants has been in some seriously good form lately. The Lucknow skipper has scored 374 runs in this tournament so far and is turning out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan is another Lucknow Super Giants player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Right arm Fast medium bowler has picked up 11 wickets in 8 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For DC vs LKN
- Wicketkeepers:Â KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Rishab Pant
- Batters:Â Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Hooda, David Warner
- All-rounders:Â Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Dushmantha Chameera
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Prithvi Shaw
- Vice-Captain:Â Krunal Pandya
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For DC vs LKN
- Wicketkeepers:Â KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
- Batters:Â Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Hooda, David Warner, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders:Â Krunal Pandya, Lalit Yadav
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice-Captain:Â David Warner
DC vs LKN Probable XI
Delhi Capitals:Â Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya
Lucknow Super Giants:Â Quinton de Kock (wk), KL Rahul (c), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Lucknow Super Giants should be expected to win the match as they look to continue their winning run. However, it will not be a surprise if Delhi Capitals register the win in the DC vs LKN match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
