The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date: April 22nd, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

DC vs LSG – Battle of Key Players to Watch
1. Faf du Plessis/Jake Fraser-McGurk v Mayank Yadav: A raw pace vs power-hitter battle. Mayank's aggressive pace might challenge Faf's experience or Jake's aggression at the top.

2. KL Rahul vs Shardul Thakur: KL's calm demeanor might be tested by Thakur's capacity to create surprise turnarounds in the middle overs.

3. Stubbs vs Ravi Bishnoi (Impact): Stubbs' boundary-clearing will be countered by the guile of Bishnoi's leg-spin.

4. Rishabh Pant vs Mitchell Starc: Pant's aggressive batting can go big or bust against the veteran left-arm pacer

5. Mitchell Marsh vs Kuldeep Yadav: Marsh's raw power will be tested by Kuldeep's astute variations, a big fight in the middle overs.

6. Nicholas Pooran vs Mohit Sharma: Pooran's ball-destroying strokeplay has a potential equal in Mohit's astute death bowling strategies. 

7. Axar Patel v David Miller: Both veteran southpaws, Axar the all-rounder and Miller the finisher, will attempt to outdo the other in crunch moments.

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Playing XI:

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Faf Du Plessis/ Jake Fraser McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Tristin Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma 

  Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Aiden Markaram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi,  Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi