LSG vs DC, IPL 2023 toss update: Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first

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Delhi Capitals captain David Warner opted to bowl first after winning the toss during LSG vs DC IPL 2023 match 3 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, will be playing their first-ever game in front of the home fans.

After opting to bowl first, Warner said picking an impact player could be confusing and stressful at times. "Going to have a bowl. For us, it's about trying to assess conditions early and knowing what to chase. It can be quite confusing, maybe stressful at times (impact player). I'm excited to be back. We send our best out to Rishabh.

LSG skipper Rahul, on the other, hand said they are still getting used to the introduction of new rules but feel it's fun. He further added that he wants Lucknow stadium to be their fortress.

"That's how most IPL teams work. They want to make their home ground their fortress. We're as clueless as the opposition. We haven't played here. We're going in with no expectations. For all you know, it might be a good batting wicket. It's new (impact player). Still getting used to it. It gives teams a chance to be in the game or come back in the game. It's fun. Hopefully, it's a good change," said KL Rahul.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran(w), Ayush Badoni, Mark Wood, Jaydev Unadkat, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

Delhi Capitals Playing 11: David Warner(c), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Sarfaraz Khan(w), Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

Pitch report by Ian Bishop on JioCinema: "65 meters to my left, 62 to my right. And it will need a good thump down the ground at 77 meters. Importantly, the 22 yards is interesting because there's very little grass at this end. It's very bare and the ball may grip on this half. As I walk down, you can see the disparity.

"You get to the middle, you start seeing more grass, and it's patchy as well. So it's a pitch with contrasting halves. There's so much more grass on one side, but it's patchy grass. So when it hits the bald areas, it could hold. Hoping that the red soil makes the bounce and carry."