IPL 2026 · Match 5
LSG vs DC
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals · Dream11 Guide
👑 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
⭐ Safe Captain (Small League)
Virat Kohli
Highest floor pick from either side. Expected 50-70 pts, 2× multiplier = 100-140 pts.
⭐⭐ GL Differential Captain
Jasprit Bumrah
Lower ownership, comparable ceiling. Deploy in Grand Leagues to separate from the field.
🏟️ BRSABV Ekana Stadium — Pitch & Venue Analysis
Venue Type
balanced Track
Avg 1st innings: 165-185
Pitch Advice
Dew-heavy in evenings. Chasing has slight edge. Balanced pitch.
Dew Factor
High dew in evenings. Chasing preferred.
✅ Best Bowlers Here
Death-overs specialists
✅ Best Batters Here
Accumulators and finishers
⚔️ Head-to-Head: LSG vs DC
6
LSG wins
Total 11 matches
Last: LSG
5
DC wins
Evenly matched. Lucknow: LSG slight edge.
📋 LSG Best XI for This Match
Lucknow Super GiantsTop picks based on venue and role. Rating: ★ = average, ★★★★★ = excellent matchup.
| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Khan | BAT | RH | break | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Moeen Ali | AR | RH | break | ₹8.5L | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Nicholas Pooran | WK | LH | — | ₹9.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Shamar Joseph | BWL | RH | fast | ₹8L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Mayank Yadav | BWL | RH | fast | ₹7L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| David Miller | BAT | LH | — | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Ayush Badoni | BAT | RH | break | ₹7.5L | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| M Siddharth | AR | LH | orthodox | ₹7L | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★ |
📋 DC Best XI for This Match
Delhi Capitals| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | BWL | RH | fast | ₹9L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mitchell Starc | BWL | LH | fast | ₹11L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| KL Rahul | WK | RH | — | ₹10.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | BAT | RH | — | ₹8L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Axar Patel | AR | LH | orthodox | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Mukesh Kumar | BWL | RH | fast | ₹7.5L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Lalit Yadav | AR | RH | break | ₹7L | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Abishek Porel | WK | LH | — | ₹7L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
⚔️ Key Matchups to Watch
LSG openers vs DC new-ball attack
LSG spinners vs DC left-handers
Death overs: LSG finishers vs DC pacers
📊 Dream11 Team Combination Guide
Suggested Composition
• 1 Wicket-Keeper
• 3-4 Batters
• 1-2 All-Rounders
• 3-4 Bowlers
Budget Tip
Use 2 premium picks (Virat Kohli + Jasprit Bumrah) and fill remaining slots with ₹6.5-7.5L value picks. Aim for ₹18-22L total for the rest of the XI.