Nicholas Pooran and Tristan Stubbs in the spotlight

Nicholas Pooran is currently LSG's top run-scorer this season, having scored 178 runs in four innings at an impressive strike rate of 169.52. He has been particularly effective in the death overs, where his ability to hit sixes takes his strike rate up to 180. Pooran has only been dismissed once this season, and he holds the key to LSG achieving a strong finish to their innings.

Tristan Stubbs has been the Capitals' top batter this season, scoring 174 runs. He has proven to be particularly effective against spin, with a strike rate of 207 against spinners - the highest among those who have faced at least 35 balls. As such, he will be a key player against LSG's spinners on the day.