LSG vs DC in pics: Lucknow Super Giants slay Delhi Capitals

Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season on Thursday.

With the pitch not the easiest one to bat on, Lucknow struggled to finish the game with even the in-form Deepak Hooda and experienced Krunal Pandya not finding the big hits. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

De Kock was at his destructive best as he shared a 73-run stand with his opening partner Rahul (24 off 25). (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Quinton De Kock of Lucknow Super Giants during the 15th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Lalit Yadav of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Evin Lewis of Lucknow Super Giants during the 15th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

In what turned out to be a forgettable night for Anrich Nortje, the South African pacer had to be taken off the attack later after bowling two waist-high no balls. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals during the 15th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Rishabh Pant captain of Delhi Capitals and Quinton De Kock of Lucknow Super Giants during the 15th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Earlier, Shaw's knock was all class before Lucknow bounced back in the game with an impressive bowling performance. Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/22) was the standout performer for the new IPL entrants. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Jason Holder was at the receiving end in the following over when Shaw pulled him for a six over mid-wicket. Then came the turn of pacer Avesh Khan who was hammered for three consecutive fours in the fourth over. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)

Ravi Bishnoi of Lucknow super giants celebrates after takes a wicket of David Warner of Delhi Capitals during the 15th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15) between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, at DY Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)