IPL 2026 Live Cricket Score, LSG vs DC Live Score Today Match Updates: Lucknow and Delhi face off as they aim to kick off the season on a victorious note.
Pant struggled to lead and perform as a top-order batter in his inaugural year with LSG. Injuries to key players, notably fast bowlers, added to his challenges.
This season, he boasts a fully fit roster bolstered by seasoned veterans Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje.
The injury-prone pace talent Mayank Yadav has committed to improving his fitness over the past year, and LSG hopes he will reward the trust placed in him by the franchise.
Pacer Mohsin Khan is also rejoining the team after overcoming injury, while Prince Yadav has shown promise with his medium pace during training sessions.
Mystery spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi made waves in his rookie season and aims to capitalize on the significant progress he made last year. In contrast to the bowling unit, the batting lineup appears more cohesive, with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram creating one of the most explosive opening partnerships in the IPL.
Pant, who struggled to make an impression at number four for most of last season before scoring a century at number three, is expected to bat in the top order with Nicholas Pooran slated to come in at number four.
LSG is up against a team that should have qualified for the playoffs last year, following a strong start. The Delhi Capitals experimented with seven different opening combinations last season, but this year they are optimistic about achieving greater consistency in their top order.
(With PTI inputs)
