Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals predictions: Khan to frustrate former side

Best bets, predictions and analysis for Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Cricket, 3pm Thursday

Best bet

Avesh Khan to take two or more wickets
1pt 6-4 Coral, Ladbrokes

Match preview

Lucknow Super Giants have made a decent start to their first ever Indian Premier League campaign but they face another big test in the form of last year's regular-season table-toppers Delhi Capitals.

The Super Giants have won two of their first three matches in the franchise competition, defeating Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad after a loss to fellow new boys Gujarat Titans.

Key to the early success of Lucknow have been the performances of bowler Avesh Khan, who has taken seven wickets in three matches, and he could also inflict some damage on his former team Delhi.

Khan was among the leading IPL wicket-takers last term, claiming 24 scalps in 16 matches for the Capitals, and he looks like one of the best auction purchases of the season already.

He is 6-4 to take two or more wickets and that looks worth a bet.

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