The 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is going on between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. This game promises cricket fans a spectacle of top-tier cricket.

Spotlight on Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter of Delhi Capitals, is on the verge of a personal milestone. With 2991 runs from 103 IPL matches, Pant is just 9 runs shy of the 3000-run mark for the Delhi Capitals, aiming to be the first player from the franchise to reach this milestone.

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He is the most- capped player for the Delhi-based franchise in the cash-rich league, along with being the leading run scorer. The second-leading run scorer for Delhi in the IPL after Pant is opening batter David Warner, who has scored 2562 runs in 88 IPL matches.

Delhi Capitals’ Challenge

On the flip side, the Delhi Capitals, captained by Rishabh Pant, face a tough battle. Having lost a nail-biter against the Mumbai Indians, which was closer than the scorecard suggests, their morale might be shaky. Delhi’s journey this season has been rocky, having secured only one win against the Chennai Super Kings and struggling in subsequent matches. Delhi has lost four out of five league stage matches played in the IPL 2024, and with two points, they are in ninth place in the points table.

The good thing for Delhi in the last two matches has been the return of Pant in form. The wicketkeeper- batsman, who missed the IPL last year due to multiple injuries he suffered in the road accident on December 30, 2022, has scored back-to-back half-centuries. But he was out on just 1 runs in match against MI.

Home Turf Advantage: Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, have shown impressive form, especially at home. Their undefeated streak in Lucknow not only boosts their morale but also places them as formidable hosts against the Delhi Capitals. Their last home game was a clear indicator of their dominant form.

Most Runs For DC in IPL

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
RR Pant	2016-2024	104*	102	15	2991	128*	34.37	2017	148.28	1	17	4	272	138
DA Warner	2009-2024	89*	87	8	2562	109*	32.43	1886	135.84	2	22	8	287	93
V Sehwag	2008-2013	86	85	5	2382	119	29.77	1504	158.37	1	17	7	292	89
SS Iyer	2015-2021	87	87	12	2375	96	31.66	1916	123.95	–	16	5	196	88