In a riveting encounter in IPL 2025 Match 40, Delhi Capitals  (DC) showed a complete performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets with 13 balls to spare. From disciplined bowling to clinical batting, the Capitals were in control throughout the game, and with the emphatic win, they rose further up the tournament table.

Lucknow Super Giants Innings 

Batting first, the Super Giants collected 159 runs for 6 wickets off 20 overs. Aiden Markram scored 52 runs off 33 balls while playing some consummate shots. He had the able support of Mitchell Marsh with 45 runs off 36 balls, and then Ayush Badoni contributed a handy 36 runs off 21 balls at the end to build their total. The Capitals' bowlers stuck to their guns, though, with Mukesh Kumar being the best of the lot with his excellent bowling spell of 4 wickets for 33 runs from 4 overs. Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera were the others with 1 wicket.

Delhi Capitals Innings 

In reply, the Capitals chased down the score without too much drama, finishing 161/2 in just 17.5 overs. KL Rahul's innings of 57* off 42 balls was calm and composed. He saw a good batting performance from Abishek Porel, who aggressively scored 51 runs from just 36 balls. Axar Patel finished in style with a blazing score of 34* runs off 20 balls. The Capitals' top order demolished the LSG bowlers, Aiden Markram being the only one who made an impact with the ball at two wickets for 30 runs off three overs. The rest of the bowlers bowled poorly and failed to get a wicket.

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LSG vs DC: Post Match Reactions

Mukesh Kumar (Player of the Match): Mukesh Kumar received Player of the Match due to his excellent bowling performance. He went on to say about his process, saying that talking to Chameera and Starc before the game to understand how the pitch behaved was really important for him. He said the ball stopped a bit, so he focused on what lengths to hit and how to mix the variations up, which worked for him. He thinks his best ball was getting the wicket of Mitchell Marsh, a really big wicket for him and his team. Mukesh said he was really happy with the performance, especially due to struggling earlier in the season, and hoped to keep this momentum going. 

Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals Captain): Axar Patel said it was an up-and-down game. He said the team did not take wickets in the powerplay but managed to pull it back due to all bowlers chipping in. Axar said he had a finger injury, but he felt better for this game, and he joined back for the power play. He emphasized how important fielding is and that dropped catches have been an issue. On batting at number 4, he said he played to his strengths and tried to hit some specific bowlers. 

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants Captain): Rishabh Pant said they were 20 runs short and that the toss and pitch conditions in Lucknow are always a factor. He said it took too long to get 30/31 runs, as it allows the bowlers to settle and find rhythm. Pant said the loss was tough, but they regrouped for their next match, but he emphasized that if they can find their potential, everything else will be taken care of. He added when their top 3 batsmen score, teams are always pressured. 

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals: Match Scorecard

Lucknow Super Giants – 159/6 (20 Overs)

Delhi Capitals – 161/2 (17.5 Overs)

The 40th IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be played on April 22, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Here is a detailed analysis of the head-to-head record and highlight matches between LSG and DC, highlighting their competitive matches.

Head-to-Head Record

Since LSG entered the IPL in 2022, they have played against DC 6 times.

• LSG Wins: 4
• DC Won: 2
• No Result: 0

LSG leads in this rivalry by a narrow margin, having triumphed in four of their six matches. These two teams have frequently engaged in closely fought matches, with spirited batting and economical bowling playing key roles in determining the results. The Ekana Cricket Stadium, which is famous for its even pitch providing help to both batsmen and bowlers, is set to witness yet another thrilling battle in IPL 2025.

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Notable Matches in KKR vs GT History

The LSG-DC battle has given rise to numerous moments of brilliance, characterized by individual heroics and nail-biting finishes. Here are the highlight clashes of their current IPL meetings:

IPL 2022, Match 15 (April 7, 2022) – Navi Mumbai

• LSG Score: 149/3 (20 overs)
• DC Score: 143/9 (20 overs)
• Result: LSG won by 6 wickets

DC managed 143/9, with Rishabh Pant scoring 39. LSG chased the target comfortably, led by Quinton de Kock’s 80 and Evin Lewis’ 36*. Ravi Bishnoi’s 2/22, including key wickets, restricted DC, earning him the Player of the Match award for his impactful bowling.

IPL 2023, Match 3 (April 1, 2023) – Lucknow

• DC Score: 143/9 (20 overs)
• LSG Score: 193/6 (20 overs)
• Result: LSG by 50 runs

LSG put up a powerful 193/6, with 73 by Kyle Mayers and 36 by Nicholas Pooran. DC was left reeling at 143/9, the only fight coming from David Warner's 56. Mark Wood's hot-headed 5/14, complete with a destroying spell, laid waste to the DC batsmen, helping him claim the Player of the Match award.

IPL 2023, Match 45 (May 1, 2023) – Delhi

• LSG Score: 125/7 (20 overs)
• DC Score: 128/4 (19.2 overs)
• Result: DC won by 6 wickets

LSG managed 125/7, with the highest score going to KL Rahul's 20. DC ran through it without any trouble, with Phil Salt's 47 and Rilee Rossouw's 34*. Ishant Sharma's 2/23 for DC reined in LSG, and Phil Salt took Player of the Match for his attacking batting.

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IPL 2024, Match 26 (April 12, 2024)—Lucknow

• DC Score: 167/7 (20 overs)
• LSG Score: 170/4 (18.1 overs)
• Result: LSG won by 6 wickets

DC scored 167/7, with Jake Fraser-McGurk making 55 and Rishabh Pant contributing 41. LSG chased the score effectively, with KL Rahul's 39 and Quinton de Kock's 35 leading the charge. Ravi Bishnoi took 2/24, and Yash Thakur took 2/31 to limit DC, and KL Rahul was awarded the Player of the Match for his calm leadership and batting.

IPL 2025, Match 4 (March 24, 2025)—Visakhapatnam

• LSG Score: 209/8 (20 overs)
• DC Score: 211/9 (19.3 overs)
• Result: DC won by 1 wicket

LSG replied with an impressive 209/8, led by Nicholas Pooran's 75 and Mitchell Marsh's 72. DC's pursuit was in shambles at 65/5, but Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 and Vipraj Nigam's 39 off 15 wrote a thriller of a comeback. Kuldeep Yadav's 2/20 and Mitchell Starc's 3/42 constrained LSG, while Shardul Thakur's 2/19 for LSG wasn't sufficient. Ashutosh Sharma was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning heroics.

The IPL 2025 clash on April 14 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow drew massive crowds, with a strong presence of CSK supporters. Despite being an away game for Chennai, the stands were dominated by yellow jerseys, as MS Dhoni's fanbase turned out in full force. The match's lively atmosphere, however, was momentarily disrupted by an incident involving a security guard and a CSK fan's flag, which caught attention on social media.

The video showed the guard taking away a CSK flag from a spectator. While IPL stadium regulations strictly prohibit flags attached to sticks due to safety concerns, especially after a similar restriction was enforced at Wankhede Stadium earlier in the season, fans pointed out that the flag seen in the video appeared to have no stick. This raised questions about the legitimacy of the confiscation and whether the fans' rights were unfairly infringed.

The incident sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many supporters voicing their frustration and calling for more clarity around stadium entry rules. As fans highlighted that stickless flags are typically allowed, the situation fueled debate about security practices and consistency in implementing match-day protocols. The controversy added an unexpected layer of tension to the high-stakes match, which was otherwise expected to be a cricketing spectacle.

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Nice work by the friends @LucknowIPL Taking away flags as well, flag sticks we can understand but flags also not allowed ?! 😲

You may take our flags but can’t stop us paint the stadium yellow with our Superfans ! 💛 #WhistlePodu #CSK #Yellove pic.twitter.com/qJl5dGFV3u

— WhistlePodu Army ® - CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) April 14, 2025

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Lucknow Super Giants Innings

Lucknow Super Giants posted a total of 166 for 7 in their 20 overs during their match against Chennai Super Kings. The innings got off to a slow start, with opener Aiden Markram departing early for 6. Mitchell Marsh contributed 30 runs but couldn’t build substantial innings. The highlight for LSG was captain Rishabh Pant, who top-scored with a composed 63 off 49 balls. Ayush Badoni (22) and Abdul Samad (20) added valuable runs, but LSG struggled to gain momentum due to regular wickets falling at key moments.

Chennai’s bowlers executed their plans effectively, with Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana each claiming two wickets. Jadeja dismissed Marsh and Badoni, while Pathirana made crucial breakthroughs, removing Pant and Thakur in quick succession. Anshul Kamboj bowled tightly and took the important wicket of Pooran, and Khaleel Ahmed struck early by removing Markram. MS Dhoni also made his presence felt, with a sharp stumping and a brilliant run-out to dismiss Samad. Despite some late resistance, LSG’s total was under par on a pitch that offered assistance to the bowlers.

The IPL 2025 Match 30 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took place on April 14, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 5
• LSG Wins: 3
• CSK Wins: 1
• No Result: 1

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Notable Matches in LSG vs. CSK History:

IPL 2022, Match 7 (March 31, Brabourne Stadium)

• CSK Score: 210/7 (20 overs)
• LSG Score: 211/4 (19.3 overs)
• Result: LSG won by 6 wickets.

CSK posted a tough 210. LSG overtook it with one ball remaining. A high-scoring thriller was LSG's first victory against CSK.

IPL 2024, Match 34 (April 19, Ekana Cricket Stadium)

• CSK Score: 176/6 (20 overs)
• LSG Score: 180/2 (19 overs)
• Result: LSG won by 8 wickets.

CSK posted a humble total. LSG overtook comfortably with a strong opening partnership. Spinners dominated the middle overs.

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IPL 2024, Match 39 (April 23, MA Chidambaram Stadium)

• CSK Score: 210/4 (20 overs)
• LSG Score: 213/4 (19.3 overs)
• Result: LSG won by 6 wickets.

CSK had a solid 210. LSG registered a historic chase at Chepauk. A century-driven game was the show-stealer.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes with Match 26 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 12, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This afternoon encounter, which begins at 3:30 PM IST, has LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, face Shubman Gill's GT, a team looking to continue their recent run of form. LSG has firepower with Pant and Nicholas Pooran, while GT is dependent on Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. Both teams want to gain crucial points in this mid-season encounter.

Ekana Cricket Stadium IPL Stats and Records 

• Total Matches Played: 16
• Wins Batting First: 8
• 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

Lucknow will have warm weather on April 12, 2025, with temperatures reaching 33-35°C, low humidity levels, and zero rain predicted to provide uninterrupted action. The black and red mixture of soil tends to make Ekana Stadium slow, which goes in favor of spinners as well as quality pacers but allows batsmen to score in case they manage to settle, indicating a poised contest.

Match Preview

LSG looks to maintain the momentum of home-ground advantage at Ekana as their versatile batting order will set out to outdo GT's bowling unit. GT intends to maintain the confidence, instilled by previous encounters, to further stamp their mark during this hostility by offering an all-round performance. LSG's attack, led by Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan, is intent on testing GT's top order, while GT's pace group, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna leading the charge, is looking to attack early with the new ball. As the pitch is expected to slow, setting or chasing a competitive total will test the tactical nous of both sides, resulting in a match that will excite fans in and around Lucknow.

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has raised concerns about the pitch at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium stating that it did not support the domiciliary side, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). “In the IPL, you've seen how teams have looked at taking a little bit of home advantage. So from that point of view, you've seen that the curator is not really thinking that it’s a home game. I think maybe it looked like it was a Punjab curator out here,” said Zaheer.

His statement suggests that ground LSG was playing at was more beneficial to the visiting side. Indian Premier League (IPL) is heavily dependent on home games because most franchisees construct the pitches at their will.

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Zaheer Khan said, "you've seen teams have a home advantage in the IPL. The curator is not thinking that it's a home game, it looked like it was a Punjab curator out here in Lucknow". pic.twitter.com/61yQ5cQmhI

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 2, 2025

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However, The Lucknow track has been under the microscope for some time and was even referred to by LSG captain KL Rahul as the subject of his worries. Zaheer’s mention of a “Punjab curator” has fueled speculation about pitch preparation. The audience and reporters have responded differently- some are siding with him while rest are saying neutral surfaces guarantee fair play.

If LSG continues to struggle at home pitch, these arguments will go on forever. The franchise needs to liaise with the ground staff if they want to ensure the pitch warrants their playing style.