LSG vs DC, IPL 2026: Big Pressure on Rishabh Pant Today

Lucknow Super Giants Captain Rishabh Pant will have a tough match today as The Delhi Capitals Squad is well-rounded this year. Pant could not Deliver as a leader in his first year of Captaincy, injuries to fast bowlers made his work much tougher than he thought.
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This Season he has a fully fit Squad with some Old Fast Machines Like Mohammad Shami and Anrich Nortje. Pace bowler Mayank Yadav have also been taking care of his fitness for about 12 months and LSG would be hoping that he repays a strong faith.

Pant, who could not make an impact while playing at number four position while scoring a century at number three is now ready to blast in Top Order with Nicholas Pooran to follow at number four.


LSG will be playing against the team that should have been in the Top Four Last Year with a mind blowing season. Delhi Capitals tried seven opening pairs last season and this season they are more confident in their top order.

Compared to the bowling department, the batting has a more settled look with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram forming one of the most lethal opening pairings in the IPL. Pacer mohsin Khan too is making a comeback from injury while Prince Yadav has also impressed with his bowling in the nets.


Mystery Spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi who made his name in his debut season would be looking to build a massive boom in his career this season.

Compared to the balling department of LSG, the batting has more settled look with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram forming one of the deadliest Opening pair of this season.

Kl Rahul is certain to open the innings but there is not a confirmation of his partner. The options are- Abhishek Porel, Prithvi Shaw and Pathum Nissanka.

Rishabh Pant and Team have added David Miller to get more muscle power in their middle order to finish the match in their style.