Delhi Capitals' last shot at a playoff berth  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Jake Fraser-McGurk has odds of 3.55 to be Delhi Capitals' best batsman  
• KL Rahul has odds of 2.60 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best batsman  
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.30 to be Delhi Capitals' best bowler  
• Naveel-ul-Haq has odds of 3.20 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are in a do-or-die game in the Indian Premier League 2024 as the Delhi Capitals take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the 64th game. With competition getting tough on the points table, the stakes are high for both teams, especially the Delhi Capitals. They went down against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and need to win this game to keep hopes alive for a berth in the next round. The Lucknow Super Giants suffered a massive loss against the Punjab Kings. Their odds have fallen after inconsistent performances in the last two games. With a lot riding for both teams, we expect a close contest.  

Delhi Capitals Preview     

Rishab Pant's team went down by 47 runs in the last game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It is their last game, and they must win this by a big margin to keep hopes alive for a berth in the next round. The side enjoys a good record at home, and they are ahead of their opponents on cricket betting sites. Pant would like a clinical show from his players to win this contest.  

The top order has struggled with consistency this season. Jake Fraser-McGurk is in form and will look to do well at the top with David Warner, who hasn't been in the best shape. Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, and Kumar Kushagra must take on the LSG bowlers in the middle order. The side will need runs in the lower middle order from Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and Lalit Yadav.  

Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed will play important roles in this game, and they must get early wickets to put the Lucknow Super Giants under pressure. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel are the most important bowlers for the team, and they must pick wickets in the middle overs. The side will also expect a good show from Rasikh Dar Salam and Mukesh Kumar.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed David Warner, (Impact Player) 

Lucknow Super Giants Preview     

KL Rahul's side will be under pressure heading into this contest. They have lost the last two games and lost form in the most crucial phase of the tournament. It was a poor outing for the side against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game, where they lost by 10 wickets. Their odds have dropped on cricket betting apps, and Rahul would like a strong show from his players in this must-win contest.   

Quinton de Kock has struggled this season, and the side needs a good show from him, with KL Rahul at the top. Marcus Stoinis, Devdutt Padikkal, and Nicholas Pooran have done well in the middle order, and they must take on Delhi's bowlers in this contest. Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, and Deepak Hooda will look to use the long handle and score quick runs in the lower middle order.  

Their bowling attack has struggled in the last few games, and the side expects a good show from Krishnappa Gowtham and Yash Thakur with the new ball. Ravi Bishnoi is the key bowler for the team, and he will look to bowl well in the middle overs with Naveen-ul-Haq. Ayush Badoni and Marcus Stoinis must bowl tight spells as Delhi's batsmen will take them on.  

Expected Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants     

KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Devdutt Padikkal (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

The team batting first in all four games played at Delhi has defended the score. It is a challenging venue when it comes to chasing targets. The conditions are excellent for batting at the start, but the wicket is challenging in the second half. Hence, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There will be clear skies over Delhi and we expect a hot evening. It will be a good track to bat on as the ball will come onto the bat nicely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers. The side batting first would like more than 200 runs on the board.   

OUR PREDICTION          

Lucknow Super Giants have lost the last games, and the bowling attack has looked clueless. They will take on a very strong batting lineup, and the pressure will be on their bowlers to deliver a strong performance. The Delhi Capitals have won the last three games at this venue and will have the crowd behind them. We expect it to be a close contest, but the Capitals playing at their home ground will be the favorites.  

Our prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win

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