DC vs LSG IPL 2024 Match 64 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For
Published on: May 14, 2024 5:30 pm IST|Updated on: May 14, 2024 5:23 pm IST
Delhi Capitals are almost out of the competition but still hanging in there mathematically. They must win this game with a huge margin to have a shot at the playoffs spot. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have two games remaining and they must win both of their games to qualify for the playoffs. Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the top five player battles to watch out for in the DC vs LSG contest.
DC vs LSG Top 5 Player Battles
1 – Jake Fraser-McGurk vs Naveen-ul-Haq
Matches | 1 (T20) |
Runs | 5 |
Balls | 5 |
Outs | 1 |
Jake Fraser-McGurk is the 2nd highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals this season, while Naveen-ul-Haq is the 2nd highest wicket-taker for LSG. The two have faced once so far in the IPL and the Afghan pacer accounted for the Aussie youngster’s wicket. The LSG will hope for the same outcome this time as well because Jake could take the game away quickly with his explosive batting.
2 – KL Rahul vs Khaleel Ahmed
Matches | 6 (T20) |
Runs | 39 |
Balls | 35 |
Outs | 1 |
KL Rahul is the leading run-getter for LSG this season, while Khaleel Ahmed is leading the Delhi Capitals’ bowling unit with the new ball. The two players have locked horns 6 times so far and somewhat sharing the honors so far. The winner of this battle is likely to decide the course of this fixture.
3 – Rishabh Pant vs Ravi Bishnoi
Matches | 6 (T20) |
Runs | 54 |
Balls | 48 |
Outs | 2 |
Rishabh Pant has made a remarkable comeback as he is Delhi Capitals’ leading run-getter in the IPL 2024. He often dominates the spinners in the middle phase but Ravi Bishnoi can feel proud of his numbers against the left-handed southpaw. It will be a key battle in the middle overs in this contest.
4 – Marcus Stoinis vs Axar Patel
Matches | 4 (T20) |
Runs | 15 |
Balls | 25 |
Outs | 1 |
Marcus Stoinis has been in fine form with the bat in the IPL 2024. However, the powerful Aussie doesn’t feel comfortable against the left-arm spinners. Delhi Capitals have a world-class left-arm spinner in Axar Patel and he has a brilliant record against Marcus Stoinis.
5 – Nicholas Pooran vs Kuldeep Yadav
Matches | 3 (T20) |
Runs | 13 |
Balls | 15 |
Outs | 1 |
Nicholas Pooran is known for his fearless batting in the middle and the death overs. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav is Delhi Capitals’ most potent wicket-taking option in the middle overs. The left-arm chinaman has troubled the explosive West Indian in the past and his team will hope for a similar outcome tonight.