LSG vs DC Toss Update, IPL 2025 Match 40: Playing 11, Impact Subs, Captain's Quotes, Pitch Report

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LSG vs DC Toss Update, Playing 11 IPL 2025 Match 40: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, 2025 (Tuesday).

After winning the toss, DC captain Rishabh Pant: "We'll bowl. Red soil wicket and there was dew in the last game as well. We focussed on what we did right and improve areas where we erred. We aren't thinking too much. Impact Player - we decide based on the situation. Mohit Sharma is out, Chameera is playing."

LSG captain Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, said: "Definitely (would have bowled first). The way this wicket is playing, it stops a bit in the first innings, and as the game goes on, it gets better and better. Hand is okay.

"(Things to keep in mind while batting first) It's going to be on the slower side, but gradually it gets better and better as you keep on batting. So not losing too many wickets, that's the only thing to keep in mind and just playing according to the situation. We don't think about what's happening around us. We are playing with the same team."

LSG vs DC Playing 11 and Impact Sub

Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav

Lucknow Super Giants Impact Subs: Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh

Delhi Capitals Playing 11: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar

Delhi Capitals Impact Subs: Delhi Capitals Impact Subs: Jake Fraser McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

LSG vs DC Pitch Report

The Ekana Stadium surface promises a balanced contest, with its red soil composition offering pace and bounce for fast bowlers while also providing some grip for spinners. The hard, well-rolled pitch has impressed experts, suggesting plenty of runs on offer for batters who apply themselves.

With square boundaries measuring 72m and 60m, and 78m down the ground, the ground's large dimensions naturally keep scores slightly lower than elsewhere -- an average of around 190. Slight turn is expected early on, making chasing a preferable option. Overall, it's shaping up to be a true cricket wicket rewarding skill in both departments.