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The Delhi Capitals faced off against the Lucknow Super Giants in their opening match of the IPL 2025 season at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag. The match marked a significant start to the new season with several standout performances and key moments.

In this high-scoring encounter, the Lucknow Super Giants posted a substantial total of 209/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was significantly bolstered by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh. Pooran dazzled with a brisk 75 off just 30 deliveries, while Marsh contributed a powerful 72 from 36 balls, showcasing their aggressive batting up front.

Delhi Capitals, who won the toss and chose to field, saw significant contributions from their bowlers. Mitchell Starc was a standout performer for them, claiming three important wickets, which played a part in restricting the Lucknow side. Alongside Starc, Kuldeep Yadav delivered an economical spell, finishing with impressive figures of 2/20 in his four overs.

The match was especially noteworthy for the debut of Prince Yadav in the IPL for Lucknow Super Giants. Meanwhile, KL Rahul was notably absent from the match as he had only joined the Delhi Capitals a day earlier due to personal reasons. This absence led to Axar Patel stepping in as the captain for the Delhi Capitals, while Rishabh Pant led the Lucknow Super Giants.

The game, much anticipated by fans, was broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar, ensuring that cricket enthusiasts across India could witness the opening match action.

Delhi Capitals fielded an impressive lineup involving overseas players like Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, and Mitchell Starc. On the other side, Lucknow’s overseas roster included players like Aiden Markram, David Miller, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran, adding international flair to the contest.

The match underlined the dynamic and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, setting an exciting tone for the rest of the IPL 2025 season.

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