DC vs LSG Match Preview

The fourth game of the IPL 2025 will take place in Visakhapatnam, pitting Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants. Last season, Delhi failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished sixth in the group stage. Lucknow performed even worse, placing seventh in the standings. While both teams should be hungry to open their season with a victory, Delhi appear stronger than an injury-plagued Lucknow and will enter this matchup as favorites.

DC vs LSG Match Details 

Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – 4th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Date & Time: 24th March 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DC vs LSG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	188
Avg 2nd inn score	174
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

DC vs LSG Pitch Report

Visakhapatnam is typically known as a spin-friendly surface that becomes slower during the second innings. However, based on previous seasons, the pitch has remained flat throughout, and dew is unlikely to affect how the game plays out.

DC vs LSG Weather Report

The climate in Visakhapatnam will be hot, humid, and clear. We will have a full game.  

DC vs LSG Last Five Matches

DC ( Delhi Capitals )	W L W L W
LSG ( Lucknow Super Giants )	W L L L W

DC vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	LSG Won	DC Won	Tie	NR
Overall	7	3	4	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

DC vs LSG Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur /Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Akash Singh/Prince Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Faf du Plessis – Faf du Plessis will lead the batting lineup, carrying a remarkable IPL track record—2380 runs over 65 innings at a batting average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 137.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav was retained by DC during the auction because he is one of the best death bowlers in the IPL. Despite missing a few games last season, he still took 13 wickets in six matches.

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Rishabh Pant – Rishabh Pant has excelled in the T20 format for the Lucknow Super Giants and India. Last season, he scored 416 runs and was one of LSG's most consistent batters.
• Shardul Thakur –  Shardul Thakur, a speedster all rounder, adds speed and experience to the attack. His IPL wicket total is 45.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC vs LSG Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Rishabh Pant(VC), Mitchell Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Axar Patel, Aiden Markram, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Akash Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DC vs LSG Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran(VC), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis(C), Axar Patel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ravi Bishnoi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis

Vice-captain – Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

DC vs LSG Probable Winners:

In IPL championships, the Delhi Capitals are tied with the Lucknow Super Giants, with their home advantage often making the difference. To win this match, Mumbai will need quick wickets and solid batting up front. Meanwhile, DC has to capitalize on their Vizag spin strength and improve their PowerPlay scoring, which they have recently struggled with. Their PowerPlay run rate of 8.55 over the last three seasons is the third-worst in the IPL. Given Lucknow's absence of key players, DC appears to be the favorite to win this one. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.