LSG vs DC Match Preview

The Lucknow Super Giants will face the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Match 40 on Tuesday at Ekana. LSG has surprised a few this season, winning five of eight games and finishing fifth on the table. DC, on the other hand, has had a strong run of five wins and only two losses, putting them second. They have beaten LSG in recent events, including once this season, and will be more confident this time around.

LSG vs DC Match Details 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – 40th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date & Time: 22th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

LSG vs DC Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	204
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

LSG vs DC Pitch Report

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will not be spectacular, but it will be suitable for batting, as are most Indian surfaces. However, Ekana tends to slow down in the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the equation.

LSG vs DC Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow is expected to be warm and humid, but there is no chance of rain, so we will play a full match.  

LSG vs DC Last Five Matches

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

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	DC Won	LSG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	1	3	0	0
Last 5	4	1	3	0	0

Injury News

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

LSG vs DC Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran – Nicholas Pooran hit 31 sixes in eight matches, averaging nearly four per game. The last time Pooran played toward Delhi earlier this season, his scored a whirlwind knock of 75 runs off 30 balls, including seven sixes
• Shardul Thakur –  Shardul Thakur is their leading wicket-taker with 12 from eight games, but his economy of 11 has been a concern.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul has been the anchor and acceleration, smashing 266 runs in six innings with a strike rate of 158.33.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav has kept the middle overs tight, taking 12 wickets at 6.25.

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

KL Rahul(VC), Nicholas Pooran(C), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur

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

KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Abishek Porel, Aiden Markram(C), Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(VC), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram

Vice-captain – Axar Patel, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – Nicholas Pooran

LSG vs DC Probable Winners:

Lucknow Super Giants have had a patchy season, relying heavily on Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran to carry them through with their bats. Nonetheless, they've found ways to stay in the game, including victories in difficult situations, such as their most recent against Rajasthan. In contrast, the Delhi Capitals appear to be more settled in the IPL 2025. Despite their recent defeat, they have the advantage going into this match. They've already defeated LSG once and appear more organized overall. However, Lucknow has the home advantage, and if Marsh, Markram, and Pooran get going, their attack should be able to compete. Even so, Delhi appears to be the better choice right now. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.