Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be locking horns with each other in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Delhi was dealt a huge blow when their skipper Rishabh Pant was injured in a car accident and ruled out of the season. David Warner will lead the side in his absence. On the other hand, Lucknow will rely on KL Rahul, their skipper, who has excelled in the last several IPL seasons.
Fresh off an interesting IPL 2023 auction in which they made one massive purchase, LSG will want to win the tournament in the 16th edition. KL Rahul and his men have a decent squad to work with, although it must be said that there are a few holes that can be exploited.
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The Delhi outfit has a strong overseas contingent despite missing the aforementioned trio. Mitchell Marsh, who demonstrated a fantastic batting display against India recently is available, and so is the dangerous Proteas batter Rilee Rossouw. In the 2 head-to-head games between these two sides, LSG won both games. Another exciting contest is anticipated here between these two sides on Saturday.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG added some firepower in the latest auction, but they will be missing Quinton de Kock for the opener as the South African is on national duty. Apart from that, the Caribbean duo Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers have joined the squad and are expected to be in the playing XI on Saturday. LSG bowler Mohsin Khan is ruled out for the match as he recovers from an injury.
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Marcus Stoinis, and Romario Shepherd will also be in the running for selection. Skipper KL Rahul was the highest scorer for LSG in the IPL 2022 and will be aiming to continue that this season. The likes of Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, and Avesh Khan will have a point to prove and get their way back into the Indian team.
Probable XI: KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Jaydev Unadkat.
Impact players: Krishnappa Gowtham, Amit Mishra, Manan Vohra, Karan Sharma.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
The capitals have young wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel as Pant’s replacement for the season. They will be missing Mustafizur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje due to international duties. Mitchell Marsh is available, and so is the dangerous Proteas batter Rilee Rossouw. The southpaw created records galore in the PSL and will be hoping to replicate that at the grandest stage.
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Along with that, Indian players such as Mukesh Kumar, and Sarfaraz Khan will be expected to be in the playing XI and further bolster their India hopes. Prithvi Shaw is also going to be a pivotal part of this team. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, two of India’s premier spinners will hold the key for DC in this season and the duo is expected to start on Saturday.
Probable XI: David Warner (C), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Impact players: Aman Hakim Khan, Manish Pandey, Yash Dhull, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav.
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (vc), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Hooda, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
KL Rahul, David Warner, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Prithvi Shaw (c), Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel (vc), Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mark Wood
