Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Axar Patel, will travel to Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium to take on Pant’s LSG, which will be an important match for both sides. While DC lost their previous contest, LSG snatched a win from the jaws of defeat, and both these sides will want to have one more “W” against their name.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions of the 40th game of IPL 2025 between DC and LSG.
Match Details
- Date: April 22, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
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Head-to-Head: LSG vs DC
- Matches Played: 6
- Lucknow Super Giants won: 3
- Delhi Capitals won: 3
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 168.67 (18 matches)
- These sides have met twice at the Ekana Stadium in the IPL, with both sides winning a game each
- Delhi Capitals have won all the last 3 games between these sides
- Chasing team win percentage: 50.00% (9 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals (55% probability)
- Teams when they met first time in this season: DC Won by 1 wicket
Pitch and Weather Report
Ekana Cricket Ground characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- In this season, the surface at Lucknow has been fairly high scoring, with 6 totals of more than 170 being posted in 4 games
- The last game at this venue saw both pacers and spinners getting something out of the surface
- Potential for a score between 170+
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 36°C
- Humidity: 17%
- Evening match with hot and clear conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: LSG vs DC (IPL 2025)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable XI
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C&WK)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Akash Deep/ Prince Yadav
- Ravi Bishnoi
Team Strategy: Barring inconsistency from Rishabh Pant, LSG has all their bases covered with respect to their batting. On the bowling front, LSG bowlers pulled one back to give them a win in the last game
Team news: They will likely stick with the same team that won a thriller against RR a couple of days back.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (c)
- Karun Nair
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Donovan Ferreira
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Team Strategy: DC’s batting unit has been in fine form, although consistent big scores from individual batters are missing. Most of their bowlers are amongst the wickets, which is good news
