Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Predicted XIs, IPL 2024: LSG To Remain Unchanged; Mitchell Marsh Likely To Return For DC

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 26 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, April 12. With a defeat and three straight wins, LSG are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings with six points. On the other hand, DC find themselves at the bottom of the points table with two points. Out of the five games that they've played, DC have only won one game and lost four. With that in mind, let's look at the predicted XIs of both these sides ahead of an enticing contest.

LSG Predicted XI

Quinton de Kock

Hard-hitting batter Quinton de Kock has had a decent run this season. He has scored 145 runs in four matches, including two fifty-plus scores. De Kock has fared well against Delhi in the past and will be eager to hammer DC's bowlers at home.

KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)

Star Indian batter KL Rahul has struggled to find form in IPL 2024. He has scored 126 runs in four matches and has struck a half-century. Rahul will be keen to produce a quick-fire knock and guide LSG to a brisk start against DC.

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal hasn't quite fired for LSG this season. The left-handed batter has lost his wicket early in all four matches played so far and he will be hoping to rediscover his old form that saw him score runs in abundance in past IPL seasons.

Marcus Stoinis

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will add depth to LSG's middle-order batting while also being a valuable asset to their fast-bowling unit. He has scored 104 runs in four matches, including an important 58 in his last outing.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has been on song for Lucknow in IPL 2024. With 178 runs in four matches, Pooran is LSG's top scorer this season and boasts