Lucknow Super Giants face Delhi Capitals as they look to open their IPL 2023 campaign with a win

The cricketing world will be witness to some high-octane action as the Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants clash in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter in the second match of the double-header Saturday in IPL 2023. The Super Giants will play host to the match at the Ekana Stadium, where a lot of runs are expected to be scored on a fresh pitch. 

As Delhi prepare to take the yard for the first time in IPL 2023, the team will be hoping to put their best foot forward in the early stages of the tournament despite the absence of their primary captain, Rishabh Pant. With David Warner handed over the reins of captaincy, the Capitals would be hopeful of a resurgence in their fortunes after somewhat of a reticent 2022. With seven wins from 14 games, the Capitals finished in the 5th position and were denied an entry into the playoffs, thanks to a Tim David masterclass that allowed RCB to secure a playoff spot.

For Lucknow Super Giants, they would be hoping to carry forth somewhat of a similar momentum of 2022 that saw them qualify for the playoffs. KL Rahul will once again be leading the lines for the Giants, hoping to capture early momentum that can catapult them in the best possible measure to the front of the pack like in 2022.

Both sides are packed with some raw power-hitters who can get a handful of early runs going their way alongside the presence of experienced campaigners whose mere presence speaks of fear in the hearts of their opponents.

Head to head:

Matches played: 2

LSG: 2

DC: 0

Match Details:

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Ekana Sports City

Date: 1st April, 2023

Time: 7:30 PM

Squads:

Lucknow Super Giants:

KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Manan Vohra, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Karan Sharma, Prerak Mankad, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Jaydev Unadkat, Romario Shepherd, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yudhvir Singh, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav, Swapnil Singh.

Delhi Capitals:

David Warner (C), Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Vicky Ostwal, Aman Khan, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Abhishek Porel