The IPL 2025 season continues with Match 40, where Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will challenge Delhi Capitals (DC) in a crucial contest scheduled for April 21, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The evening fixture scheduled for 7:30 PM IST features LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, in a competition against DC, commanded by Axar Patel, for the win.

Ekana Cricket Stadium Stats and Records 

• Total Matches Played: 18
• Wins Batting First: 8
• Wins Batting Second: 9
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 235/6—Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total: 108 all out - Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)
• Highest Successful Run Chase: 199/3 in 19 overs - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/9—Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants (2023)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 169
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

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LSG vs DC: Weather and Pitch Report

Lucknow’s weather conditions will favor cricket, with daytime temperatures ranging between 27 and 35°C and minimal precipitation possibility. The match conditions will remain favorable despite humidity between 30-40% and players. At the Ekana pitch, both aggressive batting styles and speed alongside bounce are favored. Batters should excel in the middle stretch, and fast bowlers should generate early swing against opposition batters during evening matches. An attacking total of 180-200 gives potential for a high-scoring match where the batting side has a 46.67% chance of victory.

LSG vs DC: Match preview

The Lucknow Super Giants, under captain Rishabh Pant, plan to leverage the benefits of playing at Ekana Stadium for success in matches. Aiden Markram leads the batting group along with Mitchell Marsh, Pant, and Nicholas Pooran, who deliver both aggressive and consistent batting techniques. Both David Miller and Ayush Badoni strengthen the lineup of their team. Lucknow Super Giants' versatile bowling lineup includes three skills: Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, and Akash Deep, but Bishnoi's bowling is the most suited to this pitch that will be used in the match.

The Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, proceed toward this matchup with a blend of determination and carefulness after securing a narrow one-wicket win against LSG in Match 4. The DC batting lineup depends mainly on the performances of Jake Fraser-McGurk, K. Nair, and Abishek Porel but also benefits from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs' support. Ashutosh Sharma DC’s finishing prowess. LSG will face difficulty when facing the dangerous bowling attack of Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav due to Kuldeep’s potent spin abilities. 

The IPL 2025 season rolls on with another thrilling matchup as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 16 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG, coming off a disappointing defeat, will be eager to bounce back at their home ground. MI will look to continue their winning ways.

Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Stats and Records 

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for assisting bowlers, particularly seamers. In recent IPL matches, pitches have given way to fairly even battles between bat and ball.

• Total Matches Played: 15
• Wins Batting First: 7
• Wins Batting Second: 7
• No Result Matches: 1
• Highest Total: 235/6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total: 108 all out - Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)
• Highest Successful Run Chase: 199/3 in 19 overs - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/9 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants (2023)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 169
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

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Weather and Pitch Report

• Weather: very warm and clear, around 30-34°C. With no rain in the forecast, it looks like we’ll get a match without any interruptions.
• Generally, the surface at Ekana Stadium favors the bowlers, but one can observe high scores on this pitch. The fast bowlers receive an early swing most of the time, while spinners also might be an important factor in the game. The team that bats first will want to score nearly 170-180 runs to have a good fight in the match.

LSG vs MI: Match Preview 

After a disappointing 8-wicket defeat to PBKS, LSG will be looking to turn things around. LSG previously batted first and tallied 171/7 but couldn't defend it as PBKS chased that down in just 16.2 overs at 177/2. Meanwhile, MI comes into the match fresh off an 8-wicket victory against KKR; they bowled out KKR for just 116, then chased down the target in 12.5 overs while scoring 121/2.

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Lucknow has owned this fixture, winning five of six meetings against MI, but Mumbai will be looking to flip that narrative and keep their winning ways going. The two teams enter this game at opposite ends of the recent form spectrum, which makes for an exciting ambiance at Ekana Stadium.

Will LSG rebound at home, or will MI keep the same momentum they just had in defeating KKR?

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is heating up with the clash of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 13 on April 1, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams will be looking to cement their standing, and that should make for an exciting match.

Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Records and Stats

The Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted 14 IPL matches to date, offering a fascinating mix of results for teams batting first and chasing. Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics:

• Total Matches Played: 14
• Wins Batting First: 7
• Wins Batting Second: 6
• No Result Matches: 1
• Highest Total: 235/6 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total: 108 all out – Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)
• Highest Successful Run Chase: 199/3 in 19 overs – Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/9 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants (2023)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 169
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150
• Highest Individual Score: Marcus Stoinis (LSG) – 85* off 47 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2023)

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Weather & Pitch Report: 

Lucknow is forecasted to be warm and humid (28°C-32°C) stay dry. Early on, light winds may assist pacers, but due in the second innings, Linked to dew, will make it easier for teams to chase down totals. The Ekana pitch provides a fair contest between bat and ball, first innings scores average around 169. Batters may look to hit from ball one, but runs may slow with the pitch deteriorating and spin bowling coming into play. There may be some assistance to pacers up front and should it dew, batting in the second innings becomes easier vibes.

Also Read: IPL 2025: LSG vs. PBKS - A Head to Head breakdown

Match Preview: 

With an up-and-down start to IPL 2025, LSG bounced back from an opening defeat to go on to win their second match convincingly. LSG has a decent squad with players such as Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, and Ravi Bishnoi leading the charge. With a tough fixture list to come, this match is vital for LSG to build confidence.

In their IPL 2025 opener, PBKS made it clear that they would be serious title contenders. The side is captained by Shreyas Iyer and also includes big names like Arshdeep Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, who are in superb form. PBKS is keen to win their next encounter vs LSG, which should not be a problem given the start to their campaign.