The 40th match of IPL 2025 is between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC), scheduled to be played on April 22, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both teams come into this game with 10 points each on the points table, making it a crucial encounter for playoff positioning
Both teams are tied on points, making this a crucial contest. LSG enter the match on the back of a thrilling two-run win over Rajasthan Royals, while DC look to bounce back after a seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans.
The Ekana Stadium pitch is batting-friendly with an increasing trend in first innings scores, around 165-185 runs, but bowlers get minimal assistance this season. Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first, given the advantage for teams chasing at this venue
LSG and DC have faced each other 6 times in IPL history, with an even split of 3 wins each. In the last 5 matches between them, DC leads 3-2
LSG vs DC Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 40th Match
- Date: 22 April 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
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Live Streaming Link: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi
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Live Score Link: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
Delhi Capitals (DC): Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
FAQS
Q: What is the head-to-head record between LSG and DC in IPL?
A: They have played 6 matches, with both teams winning 3 each.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Q: What time does the match start?
A: 7:30 PM IST on April 22, 2025.
Q: Who are the key players to watch?
A: For LSG, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Rishabh Pant; for DC, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, and KL Rahul.
Q: What is the pitch condition?
A: Batting-friendly with minimal assistance to bowlers; teams chasing have had an advantage recently.
Q: Which team has the momentum?
A: LSG, with recent wins and home advantage, has a slight edge, but DC’s bowling strength and tactical awareness make the match evenly poised