DC vs LSG, IPL 2024: Dream11 predictions for the 64th match [AP Photos]
The Delhi Capitals (DC) will play the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 64th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 14th at 7:30 PM IST.
Before the match goes live, let us look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
DC vs LSG Toss Update
Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and they will field first.
Delhi Capitals Changes: Rishabh Pant and Gulbadin Naib come back into the side.
Lucknow Super Giants Changes: Yudhvir Singh and Arshad Khan find their way into the team.
DC vs LSG Head-to-head Stats
The Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals have played four matches against each other. The Super Giants are ahead in this face-off with three wins, whereas the Capitals have won a single game.
The last meeting between the two teams was in the 26th game of IPL 2024. The Super Giants batted first and scored 167. Ayush Badoni was the star with the bat, playing a resilient knock under pressure, scoring 55 off 35.
Jake Fraser-McGurk set the tone of the DC chase with a quickfire 55 off 35 delivers. Rishabh Pant followed it up with a valuable 41 off 24 and ensured a DC win by six wickets with eight deliveries remaining in the match.
This is an important game for both DC and LSG. The two teams will aim for a big win to stay in contention for a place in the top four.
| Stats | Matches | Delhi Capitals Won | Lucknow Super Giants Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Last Three Matches | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
DC vs LSG Pitch Report
The wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a batting-friendly one. Out of the eight innings that have been played here, seven have seen 200-plus totals. We can expect another high-scoring and close cash in this game.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 4
Matches won batting second: 0
Average first innings total: 242
Average second innings total: 217
Highest total recorded: 266/7 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Lowest total recorded: 199/10 by Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Fantasy value from pitch report
- The wicket has been a dead track. There has been nothing on the track for the bowlers. Top-order batters and those who can play big shots will be the best picks for the fantasy contests.
DC vs LSG Fantasy Cricket Tips
Delhi Capitals Heavy Fantasy XI
- Rishabh Pant will be back for this game. He is the team's highest run-scorer in the tournament and will be an important choice for the fantasy contests. Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in fine form and has done exceptionally well at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. McGurk will be one of the safer choices.
- Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed have done well for DC with the ball. Picking atleast one of the two would be a good option. Kuldeep Yadav has also been in good rhythm in the tournament. Alongside either Mukhesh or Khaleel, Kuldeep could be a good choice.
Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI
- KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran have been the highest run-scorers for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. Both these batters could be good picks for the fantasy contests. Besides the two batters, Marcus Stoinis could also be a good choice.
- Yash Thakur and Naveen-ul-Haq look like decent choices from the bowling department of the LSG for the fantasy contests.
DC vs LSG Winner Prediction
The wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been very good for batting. We can expect the batters having a blast in this match. Both team seem to have good fire power in their batting department. But it seems like LSG will have an advantage going into this game.
DC vs LSG Top Player Picks
Rishabh Pant (DC)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 413 Runs in 12 Matches
- The DC-skipper has shown good form with the bat throughout the tournament. Rishabh Pant will be back after serving a one-match ban. However, the form he has shown makes him one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests of the match.
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in good form with the bat [AP Photos]
Jake Frase-McGurk (DC)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 330 Runs in 8 Matches
- The young Australian batter has been in excellent hitting form throughout the tournament. Jake Fraser-McGurk has scored runs at a strike rate of 237.41 while maintaining an average of 41.25. He has done well at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in this tournament, making him one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests.
KL Rahul (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 460 Runs in 12 Matches
- The LSG skipper has scored runs consistently in the tournament. Even though KL Rahul has been a bit slow in some of the games, his frequency of scoring runs makes him an excellent option for fantasy contests.
Marcus Stoinis (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 355 Runs in 12 Matches
- The Australian all-rounder had a quiet start to the tournament with the bat. But recently, Stoinis has played a couple of good knocks and is looking in good form. Given the nature of the wicket, Stoinis might be an excellent choice for the fantasy contests.
DC vs LSG Differential Picks
Tristan Stubbs (DC)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 321 Runs in 12 Matches
- The South African batter has been in good form with the bat in the tournament. Tristan Stubbs has played a few crucial cameos for the team in the tournament. The only fact that he comes too low down the order to bat makes him a differential choice for the game.
Nicholas Pooran coule be an important player for LSG [AP Photos]
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 363 Runs in 12 Matches
- The West Indian keeper batter has done well in most cases where he has had an opportunity to bat. Pooran's consistency and batting slot, combined with his ability to win games from any stage, makes him a differential choice for the game.
DC vs LSG Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the two players, a 4-2-1-4 or a 3-1-3-4 combination will be ideal for the game.
DC vs LSG Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Vice-captain: Marcus Stoinis
Delhi Capitals: 6 Players; Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players
DC vs LSG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Vice-captain: Rishabh Pant
Delhi Capitals: 6 Players; Lucknow Super Giants
