Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023: Will Kyle Mayers Make His Debut?

After bowing out in the Eliminator last season, Lucknow Super Giants will be beginning their IPL 2023 campaign against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. The KL Rahul-led side, filled with the likes of Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Hooda, will now be joined by the explosive wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran. As Quinton de Kock the first few matches, it will be interesting to see that what will be the Playing XI for LSG in the opening encounter.

Ahead of their first game of the season, here's what we think could be LSG's playing XI against DC:

KL Rahul: The 31-year-old batter totally justified his role for LSG after he smashed a whopping total of 616 runs in 15 matches, laced with 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Despite having a tough time on the international front, Rahul redeemed himself with a match-winning knock against Australia in the 1st ODI. He will now look for a promising IPL 2023 season.

Kyle Mayers: The powerful West Indies batter is yet to make his IPL debut and in the absence of Quinton de Kock, he will be best option as the opening partner of Rahul.

Deepak Hooda: The 28-year-old batter scored 451 runs in 15 matches last season, with four half-centuries to his name.

Nicholas Pooran: Bought for Rs 16 crore, the former West Indies skipper will be the perfect wicketkeeping option for LSG, in the absence of de Kock. The aggressive batter had a decent outing last season as he scored 306 runs in 14 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Marcus Stoinis: The Australia all-rounder is known for his powerful batting and tremendous bowling performance. However, he could not produce a promising result previous season but definitely find a place in the Playing XI for the opening match.

Ayush Badoni: The 23-year-old batter