Delhi Capitals face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Match 49 (Group B) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday, 3 May 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 41,820 spectators. Delhi Capitals are yet to win the IPL title. Lucknow Super Giants are yet to win the IPL, having joined the competition in 2022. Axar Patel captains Delhi Capitals and Rishabh Pant leads Lucknow Super Giants.

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has a true surface that offers pace bowlers movement early and then eases for batters, with dew in the second half of the match a key factor. This is the second match of the day at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Delhi Capitals hosting Lucknow Super Giants in the evening after playing Rajasthan Royals in the afternoon.

Lucknow Super Giants under Rishabh Pant bring explosive batting depth and a captain who is one of the most naturally talented players of his generation, capable of changing the course of a match in a single over.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 49 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Delhi. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.