Match Preview – LSG vs DC, IPL 2025
The action continues in IPL 2025 as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 40 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM IST.
This encounter holds serious playoff implications with both teams level on points. In their last face-off earlier this season, Delhi edged past LSG by just one wicket in a nail-biting finish at Vizag. Expect another thriller as the rivalry intensifies.
LSG are riding high after an epic last-over victory against Rajasthan Royals, thanks to Avesh Khan’s game-changing 20th over. With a win, they moved to fifth place with 10 points and a healthy NRR.
Meanwhile, DC, after a red-hot start to the season, have hit a few speed bumps. Despite a massive 203-run effort in their last outing, they failed to defend the total and suffered a loss to Gujarat Titans. Yet, with five wins in seven games, DC currently sit in second place on the points table.
📊 Match Details – LSG vs DC, Match 40, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Match 40, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The pitch at Ekana has shown clear signs of being batting-friendly, especially in the first innings. Although the average first-innings score hovers around 165, recent matches have pushed that benchmark higher. The surface offers little help to bowlers, and with dew expected in the evening, chasing becomes the preferred option. Expect a score of 180+ to be competitive.
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 3 |
| Matches Won by DC | 3 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 7, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | March 24, 2025 (DC won by 1 wicket at Vizag) |
It’s all square between these two teams with 3 wins apiece in 6 matches. This fixture could tip the scales in either direction.
🧢 Predicted Playing 11s
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
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: Sameer Rizvi
🧢 Predicted Playing 11s
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
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: Sameer Rizvi
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win LSG vs DC?
Considering the pitch behavior and expected dew, the team bowling first could hold the advantage under lights.
Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Team bowling first to win
💡 Fantasy Picks & Betting Tips – Powered by CricketBettingTips.com
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✅ Captain Choice: Aiden Markram
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✅ Vice-Captain Pick: Kuldeep Yadav
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✅ Dark Horse: Digvesh Singh Rathi (LSG)
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✅ Best Bet: LSG to score more in Powerplay
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