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IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants Win Toss, Elect To Bat First Against Delhi Capitals
Hosts Lucknow Super Giants: Hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and elected to bat first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Mayank Yadav has been replaced by Arshad Khan in the LSG playing XI after suffering an injury in the match against Gujarat Titans whereas for Delhi Capitals Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav are back.
Lucknow Super Giants captain K.L. Rahul said, “We will bat first. We want to start fresh, looks like a good wicket. I don't think dew is going to play a part. It has made a huge difference. You can bowl well, bat well, express yourselves, the big boundaries, the bowlers enjoy playing here. The batters are enjoying batting here. The three games we have played here have been packed. Arshad Khan comes in for Mayank Yadav.”
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant said, “We would have batted first as well. A few of our players got injured, so need to find the right playing XI. We have two changes. Mukesh and Kuldeep are back. They were injured, looking forward to seeing them back on the field.”
