LSG vs DC 3rd Match Prediction

Betting Tips

To Take 2+ Wickets - Avesh Khan (2.15)

Avesh Khan bowls a lot in the death overs, and while he can be expensive, he has a happy knack for picking up wickets. This is a risky bet but worth a punt for sure.

LSG vs DC Match Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants To Win the Match, 2.06

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an impressive debut season and made some big signings in the IPL auction. They will start their IPL 2023 season against the Delhi Capitals. The loss of Rishab Pant is a massive one, but the Delhi Capitals (DC) have some truly world-class players in their ranks. 

Which one of these teams will get off to a winning start? Almost all the best cricket betting sites in India have DC as a slight favourite to win. 

Match prediction and cricket betting tips for LSG vs DC IPL 2023. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on the 1st of April, 2023. 

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record

LSG vs DC Live-Streaming and Broadcast

You can watch the match on Jio Cinema (app or website) for free on all platforms and carriers. Also, Star Sports will be carrying the match on its multiple TV Channels. 

LSG vs DC Team Previews

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG is not likely to have Mohsin Khan available for selection. He has not played any cricket since the previous IPL so Jaydev Unadkat will probably replace him in the playing eleven. Their biggest acquisition is Nicholas Pooran, who has done well occasionally but has not been nearly consistent enough in the IPL. Whether LSG is able to get the best out of him could determine how their season goes.

With KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock at the top, LSG certainly has a strong opening unit. Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, and Krunal Pandya seem likely to be the other players that form the batting unit. We are not yet convinced about Ayush Badoni's longevity at this level and Krunal Pandya has regressed in batting performance also. 

This is a strong unit, but not one that is entirely convincing.

With Mark Wood in the squad, the bowling lineup will be hot. He will have Avesh Khan, Jaydev Unadkat, and Ravi Bishnoi for company. Marcus Stoinis and Krunal Pandya are also genuine bowling options. Many of LSG's players struggle with their economy rates, and keeping a strong DC batting lineup quiet is going to be very tough.

Delhi Capitals

DC has named David Warner their captain, and we don't think anyone would disagree that he is one of the best-ever batters in IPL history. Is he still a force to be reckoned with? We think he is, and he will have a point to prove. He partners Prithvi Shaw, who is an absolute gun at the top and capable of destroying any attack on his day. 

The lack of Rishab Pant could force some changes in the team balance for DC. Phil Salt could take up the gloves and also bat in the top-3 in place of Rilee Rossouw, or perhaps Sarfaraz Khan could take up the gloves (more likely). In that case, DC could add Manish Pandey or Yash Dhull to the batting lineup. 

Mitchell Marsh is in terrific form and should find a place in the lineup, while Rovman Powell is an important middle-order striker. Axar Patel has been in good batting form and will be invaluable at number 7. 

DC's bowling lineup is quite strong, too. Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar/Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Kuldeep Yadav should all find a place in the team. That gives DC genuine pace, wrist spin, and experience in their lineup. 

Finding the right team balance will be a bit tricky for this DC lineup, but it is certainly a strong contender.

LSG vs DC Toss Prediction

Five out of the six T20 international matches played at this venue have been won by the team that bats first. We think that is going to be the preferred strategy for this match as well.

Pitch and Conditions

The weather forecast for Lucknow is quite good. There is no rain predicted on match day and the temperatures should also be quite moderate. The pitch is going to be quite interesting. Traditionally, this has been a spin-friendly wicket where the average score is around 160. That is also how Gautam Gambhir likes to play his cricket and he could ask for a similar wicket. 

We think scoring runs with the new ball is going to be crucial because the slower bowlers could be hard to go after.

LSG vs DC Betting Tips

We think this is another match in which you can back the underdog. DC has some very good players, but we are not sure their combination will work well for the Lucknow conditions. Also, they have some team balance issues that could be hard to overcome. 

We think LSG offers very good value in terms of home conditions. 

Bet on LSG to win.