Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast: LSG vs DC Match 5

Lucknow Super Giants led by Rishabh Pant, will start their 2026 IPL campaign tonight against Delhi Capitals, led by newly appointed captain Axar Patel, at Ekana Stadium.

Both teams didn’t have a good campaign in IPL 2025, although DC fell short of qualification, finishing at 5th, and LSG finished 7th in the table. Both teams will also look to bag their first IPL trophy.

LSG and DC had a good IPL auction, and both have a strong team.

LSG has a good top order, having Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, whereas their pace attack has Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, and Avesh Khan.

Delhi Capitals have a stronger squad with top order having KL Rahul, Nissanka, and Prithvi Shaw, and the middle order too has notable names like David Miller, Stubbs and Nitish Rana. Although they will miss Mitchell Starc as their lead pacer, Ngidi and Jamieson are well capable of taking the lead.

LSG vs DC Match Pitch Report IPL 2026

Likely in today’s game, Pitch no. 4 will be used. The average last innings score at Ekana last year was 187. It can be a high-scoring game. LSG batting lineup can take advantage by winning the toss and opting to bat, scoring a high one and then putting DC to chase. Chasing can become slightly tricky under lights, as the ball holds up on the surface, making timing difficult. Overall, a competitive first-innings total and smart utilisation of spin could be key factors in determining the outcome

LSG vs DC Match Weather Forecast IPL 2026

Sun and clouds are expected during the day, with the temperature at 36 degrees. In the evening, there might be overcast conditions with the temperature falling to 23 degrees. It will be a hot evening overall with no forecast of rain. During the toss, the temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees, and during the match, the temperature will be around 28 degrees.

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LSG vs DC head-to-head at Ekana

Tonight, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals face off in IPL 2026 Match 5 at Ekana Stadium. With both teams looking for a strong start, fans can expect an exciting game full of big hits and smart bowling. Don’t miss the action as LSG and DC battle it out for their first win of the season.