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DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 45 | DC vs LKN Dream11 Prediction Today | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report
The heat is on. Not only from a weather perspective, but also figuratively speaking as the race for the playoffs heat up. Lucknow Super Giants solidified their spot in the top four thanks to an efficient bowling display against Punjab Kings two nights ago. They will be after another big effort against a powerful Delhi Capitals lineup that now boasts of an in-form Rovman Powell in addition to that opening combination.
So it makes for a fascinating matchup. Delhi’s left-armers were outstanding against KKR a few nights ago, and another strong display here will hold them in good stead. Their net run rate of 0.695 is the best in the league, so victory here puts pressure on those above them, including Lucknow.
Earlier in IPL 2022, LSG sealed a chase of 150 against a DC lineup that mustered just 149 despite the loss of only three wickets. Quinton de Kock was excellent that day, and there is no doubt that he and KL Rahul will be keen to win the battle of the openers today at the Wankhede.
Possible Playing 11
Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner, 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Chetan Sekariya/Khaleel Ahmed
Lucknow Super Giants: 1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Marcus Stoinis, 5. Krunal Pandya, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Dushmantha Chameera, 9. Mohsin Khan, 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Ravi Bishnoi
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Delhi Capitals:
- David Warner has struck five 25+ scores in a row, including three consecutive half-centuries at one stage. He has made scores of 66, 28 and 42 at the Wankhede this season, part of 256 runs in total on this ground at an average of 36.57 and strike rate of 162.03.
- Prithvi Shaw smashed a 34-ball 61 against Lucknow earlier in IPL 2022. Also, despite his golden duck against KKR, he still has respectable numbers at the Wankhede, with four 30+ scores in eight matches at an overall strike rate of 156.85.
- Rishabh Pant has shown glimpses of his best form without firing completely this season. Before his score of two against KKR, Pant had struck scores of 43, 39* (vs LSG), 37, 34 and 44 in his previous five knocks.
- Pant has been dismissed six times this season, each time by pace. He does strike at 154 vs pace, though.
- After a slow start to the season, Rovman Powell has smashed 36 (15) and 33* (16) in his past two knocks.
- Kuldeep Yadav to be used in the powerplay? The left-armer, who has taken an impressive 17 wickets this season (including 4/14 the other night on this ground), has dismissed de Kock twice in 14 deliveries.
- Khaleel Ahmed sat out the last match due to a hamstring niggle. If he returns, DC will have a bowler who has taken 11 wickets in six matches this season at a strike rate of 13.
Lucknow Super Giants:
- It is quite the scene when KL Rahul picks up a low score. He is more than capable of bouncing back today at a ground he loves batting at: 12 inns, 597 runs, avg. 59.70, SR 148.51.
- Rahul has scored 59 off 31 vs Shardul in T20s (one dismissal), 26 off 25 vs Khaleel (one dismissal) and 44 off 35 vs Mustafizur (no dismissal).
- Quinton de Kock, who scored 80 (52) vs DC earlier in IPL 2022, has a terrific career record against some of their key bowlers. He strikes at 161, 160 and 147 against Mustafizur Rahman, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur respectively.
- Deepak Hooda could be the player to nail down the troublesome number three spot for LSG. He has come in to bat within five overs on four occasions, where he has scored two half-centuries.
- Krunal Pandya credited some key technical changes to his improved bowling, and he is on fire. He has taken six wickets in his last three matches, including 3/19 and 2/11 in the last two outings.
- Also, Krunal has plenty of experience at the Wankhede. He has taken 30 wickets in 29 innings on this ground at an economy rate of 6.48 and strike rate of 18.60.
- Jason Holder bowled just the one over a couple of nights ago vs KKR, but he can always be a factor especially at the death. He has taken six wickets at this stage in IPL 2022, with only Bhuvneshwar Kumar (9) and Dwayne Bravo (7) taking more.
- Mohsin Khan took 3/24 in his last game. One of his wickets was in the middle overs, and the other two came at the death. He has the ability to get the ball to kick off the surface.
Other Stats and Facts
- Ravi Bishnoi has not quite been at his best in recent games. However, he has dismissed David Warner three times in six deliveries in T20s, including earlier in IPL 2022.
- Axar Patel has dismissed KL Rahul twice in 16 deliveries.
- Kuldeep Yadav has won the Player of the Match in all four of DC’s wins this season.
- Krunal Pandya has dismissed Rishabh Pant thrice. However, the DC captain has a strike rate just under 160.
Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score at the Wankhede this season is 169.72. The chasing team has won six of the 11 matches, but this will be the first day game on this ground in IPL 2022. So, the team who wins the toss could look to bat on a hot, clear day.
DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction 1 May 2022
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Deepak Hooda
- All-rounders: Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan
Match Prediction
Team batting first to win? Expect a good surface in this day game. If DC win the powerplay battle, they can go on to win this match.
