LSG vs DC: The high-stakes drama of the IPL 2025 continues as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) prepare to host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 40 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 22. With both teams jostling for playoff positions, this clash promises fireworks.

LSG return to their home turf with the clear goal of bouncing back after a mixed run of form in the tournament. The Ekana Stadium has traditionally offered a low-scoring surface, which the Super Giants have used to their advantage in the past. Leveraging the familiarity of these conditions will be key as they aim to reverse the result of their earlier encounter against DC this season.
Captain Rishabh Pant will be central to LSG's strategy-not just for his leadership but also for the impact he brings with the bat. The team's batting depth and spin options could be pivotal on the sluggish Lucknow pitch.
The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, arrive in Lucknow high on the back of a 7-wicket defeat to table-toppers Gujarat Titans. Losses are always demoralising but they are pretty much in contention for the playoffs as they are known for showcasing resilience under pressure.
Axar Patel continues to shine with both bat and ball, while the Capitals' balanced squad-with a good mix of youth and experience-has started to click at the right time. Their bowlers, especially in the middle overs, have been instrumental in choking opposition line-ups, and they will be eyeing a repeat performance against LSG.
Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have faced each other six times in the history IPL so far. Both teams have won three matches each, with no games ending in a tie. In their most recent meeting on 24th March 2025, the Delhi Capitals clinched a thrilling win by just one wicket, in which Ashutosh Sharma played a fabulous knock under pressure to guide the Capitals to an emphatic win in Visakhapatnam.
With both sides possessing match-winners, this encounter is expected to go down to the wire. While LSG will look to capitalize on home advantage and seek redemption, DC's fine form this season make them a dangerous opponent.
Given the conditions and the stakes, LSG may hold a slight edge due to the familiarity with the pitch and the desire to settle scores after their previous defeat to DC. However, Delhi's current form and clutch performances could tilt the balance their way if key players step up. One thing is certain-the fans are in for a thrilling showdown.
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav / Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan
Impact Subs: Ayush Badoni
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma/Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Subs: Donovan Ferreira
Delhi Capitals Squad: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Tripurana Vijay, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akash Deep, Arshin Kulkarni.