The 64th match of IPL 2024 is set to take place today between the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG). Both teams will face off at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It will be crucial for Delhi to win today’s match. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals: In Need of a Win
Delhi’s performance this season has been inconsistent. The team has struggled to secure wins in most matches. However, today’s match against Lucknow presents an opportunity for Delhi to turn things around. Winning today’s match is crucial for Delhi’s chances of qualifying for the playoffs. If Delhi wins today, they will reach 14 points and move up to the 5th position in the standings.
Current Situation
Delhi’s journey this season has been challenging. Despite a recent comeback victory, their loss against Bangalore has made their path to qualification difficult. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have been in discussion regarding their qualification chances. To qualify, Lucknow needs to win both of their remaining matches.
Pitch Report for Today’s Match
Today’s match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The pitch is favorable for batsmen, especially in the initial overs. Pacers receive assistance in the early overs. However, the average first innings score on this pitch is 179 runs. Moreover, winning the toss will be crucial as the team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, as the pitch favors chasing with a 70% success rate.
Expectations for Today’s Match
In a previous match between DC and SRH at this venue, Hyderabad posted a massive score of 266 runs batting first, while Delhi managed to score 199 runs in response. This indicates that high scores are achievable on this pitch. Today’s match could also witness a high-scoring contest.
Possible Playing 11 for Today’s Match
Delhi Capitals
Jack Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porwal, Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Shayne Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Akshar Patel, Rishi Salam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, David Warner.
Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Navin-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh Charak, M Siddharth.
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, every match becomes crucial for teams like Delhi and Lucknow, and today’s clash will be no different. Fans can expect an exciting battle between these two teams as they strive to keep their playoff hopes alive.