IPL 2025 Match Preview: LSG vs DC Highlights

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: April 22, 2025
Last updated: April 23, 2025

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The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to take place on April 22nd at 7:30 PM IST. The match will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Currently, Lucknow Super Giants are positioned fifth on the points table with five victories from eight matches. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals hold the second spot with five wins from seven matches. Both teams are eager to cement their positions as the tournament progresses.

In their last outing, Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals by a mere 2 runs, with Aiden Markram playing a crucial role by scoring 66 runs and taking a wicket. Conversely, Delhi Capitals suffered a 7-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans, despite Axar Patel’s fighting innings of 39 runs.

Historically, the head-to-head record between Lucknow and Delhi is evenly matched, with each franchise winning three games against the other in the IPL.

The weather forecast predicts clear skies with a temperature hovering around 32°C, which should provide ideal conditions for cricket. The pitch at the venue is anticipated to be batting-friendly, favouring pace and yielding an average first innings score of around 191 runs.

Projected playing XI for Lucknow Super Giants includes key players such as Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant, while Delhi Capitals are likely to field players like KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Mitchell Starc. Nicholas Pooran and Axar Patel are identified as the players to watch in this fixture.

Expert analyses and predictions slightly lean towards Delhi Capitals as favourites to win the match, given their current form and strategic depth.

Cricket fans can expect a thrilling contest as both teams battle for supremacy in this pivotal league stage match of IPL 2025.