LSG VS DC Match 40 Preview – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025
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1. Match Details
• Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) – Match 40, IPL 2025
• Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
• Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
• Live Streaming: JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground
The B Ground at Ekana Stadium is relatively new and known for being slightly on the slower side. It generally supports spinners more than pacers, especially as the game progresses. The average first-innings score here is around 160-170, and chasing has been tricky due to the tacky nature of the surface.
• Spin-friendly wicket
• Dew factor might come into play in the second innings
• A score of 165+ will be competitive
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3. Weather Report
• Temperature: 26°C to 33°C
• Humidity: Around 50%
• Wind Speed: Moderate breeze at 10-12 km/h
• Rain Possibility: 0% – It’s expected to be a clear evening in Lucknow
Perfect conditions for a full 20-over contest.
4. Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
• Lucknow Super Giants – 2 Wins
• Delhi Capitals – 3 Wins
• No Draws/No Results – 0
Delhi Capitals hold a slight edge in recent meetings, winning 3 out of the last 5.
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5. LSG Squad (IPL 2025)
Batsmen:
• Aiden Markram
• Ayush Badoni
• David Miller
• Himmat Singh
• Matthew Breetzke
• Mitchell Marsh
• Abdul Samad
• Arshin Kulkarni
All-Rounders & Utility Players:
• Shahbaz Ahmed
• Shardul Thakur
• Yuvraj Chaudhary
• Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Wicketkeepers:
• Aryan Juyal
• Nicholas Pooran
• Rishabh Pant (C)
Bowlers:
• Prince Yadav
• Akash Deep
• Akash Singh
• Avesh Khan
• Digvesh Rathi
• M Siddharth
• Mayank Yadav
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Shamar Joseph
6. DC Squad (IPL 2025)
Batsmen:
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Faf du Plessis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Karun Nair
• Sameer Rizvi
• Tristan Stubbs
All-Rounders:
• Ajay Mandal
• Axar Patel (C)
• Madhav Tiwari
• Manvanth Kumar
• Tripurana Vijay
• Vipraj Nigam
Wicketkeepers:
• Abishek Porel
• Donovan Ferreira
• KL Rahul
Bowlers:
• Darshan Nalkande
• Dushmantha Chameera
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mitchell Starc
• Mohit Sharma
• Mukesh Kumar
• T. Natarajan
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7. Key Players to Watch
Lucknow Super Giants:
• Nicholas Pooran – Explosive in the middle overs, key finisher
• Ravi Bishnoi – Will thrive on the slow pitch
• Shardul Thakur – Handy with both bat and ball
• David Miller – Experience and power in the middle order
Delhi Capitals:
• Jake Fraser-McGurk – In-form youngster with big-hitting ability
• Axar Patel – Captain leading from the front with ball and bat
• Kuldeep Yadav – Will be crucial in the middle overs on spin-friendly surface
• Mitchell Starc – Strike bowler with new ball
8. Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
1. Aiden Markram
2. Matthew Breetzke
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Nicholas Pooran (wk)
5. David Miller
6. Ayush Badoni
7. Shardul Thakur
8. Shahbaz Ahmed
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Mayank Yadav
11. Shamar Joseph
Delhi Capitals (DC):
1. Faf du Plessis
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Tristan Stubbs
4. Karun Nair
5. KL Rahul (wk)
6. Axar Patel (C)
7. Ajay Mandal
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Dushmantha Chameera
11. Mukesh Kumar
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9. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper:
• Nicholas Pooran
• KL Rahul
Batsmen:
• Faf du Plessis
• Aiden Markram
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• David Miller
All-Rounders:
• Mitchell Marsh
• Axar Patel (C)
Bowlers:
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Mayank Yadav
Captain: Axar Patel
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
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10. Final Match Prediction
Both teams have a good mix of youth and experience, but Lucknow will enjoy a slight home advantage due to their familiarity with the conditions at Ekana. However, Delhi’s strong spin attack (Kuldeep + Axar) and power-hitting (Jake, Stubbs) give them the edge in these conditions.
Prediction:
A tight low-scoring game, but Delhi Capitals might just edge past Lucknow Super Giants, riding on their superior spin depth and a power-packed batting unit.
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