Predictions, Dream11 teams & pitch reports — May 26 to 31
Right then. Delhi Capitals hosting Lucknow Super Giants at Arun Jaitley Stadium — this is what IPL 2026 is all about. Both squads loaded, the pitch is ready, and the fans are already buzzing.
UP vs Delhi — the geographic rivalry adds spice. Both franchises are in their growth phase, both have something to prove. Every result matters for building their IPL legacy.
Rishabh Pant at Arun Jaitley Stadium is box office cricket. The reverse sweeps, the helicopter shots, the cheeky scoops — Delhi's boy plays with a fearlessness that both terrifies bowlers and delights crowds.
Nicholas Pooran brings leadership and Marcus Stoinis brings firepower — LSG's core is solid.
The batting friendly conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium mean batters will love it here. Power-hitters who can clear those 60m boundaries will feast.
sab se pehle pitch samjho, phir team banao — that's the formula. We're in the final stretch and playoff spots are on the line. This is do-or-die territory for at least one of these teams.
We're in the final stretch and playoff spots are on the line. This is do-or-die territory for at least one of these teams. For more upcoming matches, see our full IPL 2026 schedule.
Home advantage and the recent form gives DC a slight edge here. The batting-friendly conditions suit their aggressive lineup. LSG have the quality to upset, but they need to be at their best. Our call: LSG with a slight edge.
Nothing complicated about Delhi's pitch — it's flat, it's true, and it rewards aggressive batting. The team batting first needs to get 180+ to feel safe. Anything under 170, and the chasing team will back themselves every time.
May in Delhi is brutal — 35-42°C. But hey, night matches start cooling to 33-35°C which is almost pleasant by Delhi standards. The Loo winds (hot westerly) can actually affect ball trajectory. Heavy dew after 9 PM.
The dew factor at Arun Jaitley Stadium is heavy. This is a game-changer — bowling in the second innings becomes extremely difficult once the ball gets wet. Expect the toss winner to field first.
From a Dream11 perspective, mark my words — tonight we'll see something special. For Grand Leagues at Delhi, go differential. Pick the third opener instead of the obvious pick, or back the all-rounder batting at 6 who bowls 2 overs. Low ownership + good performance = rank jumps. The key is to not overthink it — pick players who are in form and let the match do the rest. For detailed fantasy tips, check our Dream11 hub.
Our recommended Dream11 team for DC vs LSG Match 70:
For those playing fantasy cricket, the budget picks can actually make or break your Dream11 team. Nobody's picking this player in their Dream11 teams. Which means if this player scores 40+, you're jumping past thousands of teams who didn't see it coming. Look at players like Mitchell Marsh from DC and Ravi Bishnoi from LSG — they fly under the radar but deliver consistent fantasy points. Sometimes it's the 7-credit pick that gives you 50+ points while the 10-credit star fails.
Jake Fraser-McGurk for Captain — the numbers at this venue are too good to ignore. High average, good strike rate, and a style of play that suits these conditions perfectly.
Abishek Porel for Vice-Captain — the numbers at this venue are too good to ignore. High average, good strike rate, and a style of play that suits these conditions perfectly.
Source: ESPNcricinfo IPL Records
Incredible run of 4 wins broken by one loss — still in excellent form. Rishabh Pant's captaincy will be tested as DC look to maintain their winning momentum.
Perfect 5 out of 5 — dominant for
Source: IPLT20.com Official Stats
m that puts pressure on every opponent. Nicholas Pooran knows that LSG need to keep the winning run going.KL Rahul (DC) vs Deepak Hooda (LSG) — this is the marquee matchup of the match. When these two compete, something has to give. Watch the powerplay for this contest.
The battle between Axar Patel and Ayush Badoni could decide this game. Axar Patel has been in terrific form, but Ayush Badoni is not someone you can take lightly. This matchup is pure gold for cricket fans.
Rishabh Pant vs Mohsin Khan — both players know they need to outperform the other. The team whose player wins this head-to-head will most likely win the match. Simple as that.
The toss could be decisive at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Teams batting second have won more often here in recent IPL seasons. Chasing is king at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The dew makes bowling in the second innings extremely difficult, and teams know that batting second with a target in mind is the way to go. Bowl first if you win the toss. Both captains will be thinking about this carefully — get the toss decision wrong at Arun Jaitley Stadium and you're starting the match on the back foot. The last 10 IPL matches at this venue show a clear trend that teams should bowl first and chase. Expect the winning captain to follow this pattern.
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known for batting-friendly conditions. The average first innings score is 178. Hot and humid April nights, big scores common. Teams winning the toss prefer to chase at this venue.
DC and LSG have a competitive head-to-head record in IPL. Check the detailed H2H section above with match counts, venue-specific records, and recent form analysis.
Pick your vice-captain from the opposing team to balance risk. All-rounders who bat in top 5 and bowl 4 overs are ideal VC picks at Arun Jaitley Stadium
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, chasing teams have won 57% of matches. Heavy dew in the second innings makes bowling difficult, so most captains prefer to chase.
For this match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, pick batters who can handle batting-friendly conditions. All-rounders are valuable at this venue. Choose your captain from the team batting second if you expect the toss winner to bowl first.
The team winning the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to bowl first. 58% of toss winners have chosen to field first at this venue in recent IPL matches.
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Why trust this page: our analysts combine venue bias, likely batting order, recent role clarity, and Dream11 point upside before publishing the final call. This page is maintained by Arjun Mehta and updated closer to toss when needed.
