The eagerly awaited 40th match, DC vs LSG IPL 2025 will have the Delhi Capitals (DC) facing the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium on 22 April 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The matchup promises to be an exciting contest, as last time DC snatched the victory from LSG with the heroics of Ashutosh Sharma, now LSG will look forward to fighting back.
Match Details: DC vs LSG IPL 2025
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| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals (Match 40) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | 22 April 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioCinema |
Head-to-Head Record: LSG vs DC
| Total Matches | LSG Wins | DC Wins | Ties/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Team Form and Recent Matches
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG enters this game in great confidence after a nail-biting victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Defending merely 9 runs in the last over, the outstanding bowling from Avesh Khan and a three-wicket haul shifted the game in the favor of Lucknow.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC, however, lost their last game to the Gujarat Titans. Batting could not chase a promising total, so there is always a concern for consistency.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Stadium pitch has proven to be batting-friendly in IPL 2025, indicated by the average first innings score of 165+ runs. Of late, scores have risen to over 180, indicating the surface is now more bat-friendly as well.
Toss Advantage: Teams that win the toss will tend to bowl as chasing under lights has proven to be a good one.
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants
Aiden Markram
Mitchell Marsh
Nicholas Pooran
Rishabh Pant (C)
David Miller
Abdul Samad
Ravi Bishnoi
Shardul Thakur
Prince Yadav
Digvesh Singh Rathi
Avesh Khan
Delhi Capitals
Abhishek Porel
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Karun Nair
KL Rahul
Tristan Stubbs
Axar Patel (C)
Ashutosh Sharma
Vipraj Nigam
Mitchell Starc
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohit Sharma
Mukesh Kumar
Key Players to Watch
Best Batter – Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Pooran has been in superb form this season, scoring 368 runs from 8 games, including four half-centuries. His opening aggression can decide the tone for LSG’s innings.
Best Bowler – Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
Kuldeep has been the star with the ball, taking 12 wickets in 7 matches at an average of only 14.58, one of the leading wicket-takers this season.
DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Scenario 1:
Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and decide to bowl
Delhi Capitals score: 170–190
Powerplay score: 50–60
Match Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Scenario 2:
Delhi Capitals win the toss and decide to bowl
Lucknow Super Giants score: 180–200
Powerplay score: 55–65
Match Winner: Delhi Capitals
Final Verdict: DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Prediction
The DC vs LSG IPL 2025 prediction indicates a close match. LSG has the advantage with their current form and home-ground advantage, but DC’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, cannot be ruled out. The toss may prove to be a deciding factor.
Look for a high-scoring, intense encounter with the possibility of some standout performances from each team.
ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Updated Points Table, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Standings After GT vs KKR Match-39
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