The upcoming clash in the IPL will feature Lucknow Super Giants going head-to-head against Delhi Capitals. LSG currently hold the 4th position in the league standings, having won 5 out of the 8 games they have played so far. On the other hand, DC sit in the 2nd spot, with 5 wins and 2 losses in their 7 games played.
LSG vs DC – Match 40th Details, IPL 2025
| Category | Details |
| Match No | 40th Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 |
| Date | 22nd April, 2025 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
LSG vs DC Match Preview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Key Players :
KL Rahul : Captain and opening batter, known for consistency (350+ runs this season) .
Quinton de Kock : Explosive opener, forms a lethal partnership with Rahul.
Marcus Stoinis : All-rounder crucial for middle-order stability and death bowling.
Mohsin Khan : Leading wicket-taker (15 wickets) with lethal pace .
Strengths :
High-powered batting lineup averaging 194.6 runs in the last 5 matches .
Strong home record: 4 wins in 5 matches at Ekana Stadium .
Death bowling expertise (Mohsin Khan + Ravi Bishnoi).
Recent Form :
Won 2 of their last 3 games, including a narrow 4-run victory over KKR .
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Key Players :
David Warner : Leading run-scorer (402 runs in 12 matches) .
Axar Patel : New captain and spin spearhead (12 wickets) .
Mitchell Starc : Pace ace with 18 wickets, strengthens DC’s bowling attack .
Rishabh Pant : Aggressive middle-order finisher.
Strengths :
Balanced squad with youth (Prithvi Shaw) and experience (Warner, Starc) .
Spin-heavy attack (Axar + Kuldeep Yadav) to exploit Ekana’s batting-friendly pitch.
Averages 182.8 runs in the last 5 matches .
Recent Form :
Mixed results: Beat Gujarat Titans but lost to Punjab Kings recently .
Key Matchup
LSG’s Batting vs DC’s Spin : Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will aim to contain LSG’s explosive top order.
DC’s New-Look Leadership : Axar Patel’s captaincy could bring tactical freshness .
Both teams rely on star performers, but LSG’s home advantage and consistency give them a slight edge .
Head To Head Record
TOTAL MATCH PLAYED – 05
- LSG WIN – 03
- DC WIN – 02
- NO RESULT – 01
- TIE – 00
LSG vs DC Pitch Report – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch
- Providing help to both batsmen and bowlers
- Good bounce and carry will enable batsmen to play with their strokes.
- As the game goes on, spinners in particular may require some help.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be hot and clear. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 39°C with 20% humidity.
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(c & wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player – Digvesh Rathi
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player – Jake Fraser-McGurk
Match Prediction
LSG is the favorite due to their home advantage and superior recent form. However, DC’s explosive batting lineup could challenge LSG’s bowlers.
- Predicted Winner : Lucknow Super Giants by 15–20 runs (if LSG bats first) or 6–8 wickets (if DC bats first).
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru