It’s the North Indian derby on Thursday! Delhi Capitals take on Lucknow Supergiants in Navi Mumbai for the 15th Match of IPL 15. Both teams have had a decent start to their campaign. While LSG thumped CSK and SRH after a defeat in their opening game, DC started on a winning note against MI but succumbed to GT in their next match. DC will welcome veteran David Warner in XI as his inclusion certainly fillips DC’s chances against LSG. Both sides will be desperate to be on track as the fight for the title continues to intensify with each and every contest.
Match Details
| Match | LSG vs DC, 15th Match, Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Date | Thursday, April 07, 2022 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
LSG vs DC: DY Patil Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch will be conducive to pacers who like to pitch it up in the beginning. The track will offer early movement and therefore a steady start will be important for batters more than an exploitative one. The par score is close to 170 and teams might prefer to field first to avoid dew in the second innings.
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Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy skies with no chances of rain are expected. The mean temperature will be around 30°C and humidity will be close to 76%.
LSG vs DC: Head to Head
Both sides will face off for the 1st time in the history of IPL. Who knows, this contest might go down as one of the league’s most celebrated rivalries in the future!
LSG vs DCÂ Dream 11 Top Picks
Quinton de Kock
The swashbuckling southpaw is in blistering form and his partnership with skipper KL Rahul is instrumental in setting the tone for the rest. If de Kock settles in, LSG will definitely have an edge over DC as the opener is well known to turn the tide even in the most crunch situations.
Avesh Khan
The young pacer rose to prominence after a stupendous season in the IPL for DC. Khan is now part of the LSG camp and continues to shine with the ball. He bagged the Player of The Match award against SRH in their last match which will definitely boost his confidence as he gears up to face his former franchise.
David Warner
Finally, the pocket-size dynamite is set to play his first match of IPL 15 once again in the colors of his first-ever IPL franchise, DC. The seasoned campaigner is amongst IPL’s most prolific scorers of all time and the team management will hope that he gets a heads start in this season. The flamboyant left-hand batter will definitely bolster DC’s batting unit and will also unload a lot of pressure on Rishabh Pant.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For LSG vs DC
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Rishabh Pant
- Batters:Â Ayush Badoni, Evin Lewis, David Warner
- All-rounders:Â Deepak Hooda
- Bowlers:Â Mustafizur Rahman, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
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Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain:Â Avesh Khan
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For LSG vs DC
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Rishabh Pant
- Batters:Â Ayush Badoni, Evin Lewis, David Warner
- All-rounders:Â Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel
- Bowlers:Â Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Quinton de Kock
- Vice-Captain:Â Rishabh Pant
LSG vs DC Probable XI
Lucknow Super Giants:Â KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.
Delhi Capitals:Â Â Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, KS Bharat/ Mandeep Singh, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Going by recent performances, LSG will be favorites in the clash of North Indian heavyweights. However, Warner’s inclusion might bring in a huge change in the team balance of DC. The match is expected to go down the wire as it seems that a thriller is on the cards in Navi Mumbai.
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