Lucknow Super Giants will take Delhi Capitals in match number 26 of IPL 2024 to be played at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. It promises to be an exciting contest as LSG would look to continue their winning run while Delhi Capitals will stem the flow of losses against a strong LSG side in their den.
Both teams have some top-quality players who can change the course of the game with their abilities and help them to win the matches.
Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals would be hoping to treat the crowd with some exciting cricket.
Here we look at the 3 key player battles between LSG and DC in match number 26 of IPL 2024:
- KL Rahul vs Khaleel Ahmed
KL Rahul struggled in the previous match against Gujarat Titans. He was dismissed cheaply but LSG batters posted a decent total. On the other hand, Khaleel Ahmed was smashed to the cleaners by Mumbai Indians batters, especially by Rohit Sharma in the first six overs.
It would be an interesting battle between KL Rahul and Khaleel Ahmed in the first six overs. Khaleel Ahmed dismissed the LSG captain once while Rahul scored 28 off 27 balls.
Rahul would be hoping to showcase his domination over Khaleel Ahmed. Khaleel Ahmed has been DC’s best bowler in the first six overs and hope to see a fierce battle that might decide the fate of the game.
- Quinton de Kock vs Anrich Nortje
Quinton de Kock failed to contribute much in the previous game against Gujarat Titans. On the other hand, Nortje took 2 wickets but was taken for 32 runs in the final over by Romario Sepharad which helped MI post 234 for 5 in 20 overs.
De Kock will play a vital role in the first six overs to put pressure on DC bowlers. Nortje would be looking to create an impact by picking the wicket of his teammate and putting the LSG team under pressure. De Kock would be hoping to showcase his domination and help them to win another match.
- Krunal Pandya vs Rishabh Pant
Krunal Pandya had a great role in helping LSG stall the progress of GT batting. He took 3 wickets in his 4 overs which made life tough for opponent batters. On the other hand, Pant did not promote himself and dismissed him cheaply.
KL Rahul would be hoping to see Krunal Pandya perform brilliantly in the middle overs. It promises an interesting battle in the middle overs as Pant would be hoping to lead from the front while Krunal will be looking to keep squeezing and help LSG continue their winning momentum.
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