IPL 2025 Battle: LSG vs DC – Team News, Pitch Report & More

The IPL 2025 season continues to deliver thrilling encounters, and today's fixture between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) promises to be another cracker.

🏟️ Match Details

• Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
• Date & Time: April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports

📊 Head-to-Head Record

• LSG Wins: 3
• DC Wins: 2

Their last meeting saw DC secure a 6-wicket win at this venue in April 2024.

📅 Season So Far

🔵 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

LSG have found strong form this season under Rishabh Pant. Nicholas Pooran has been explosive, and Bishnoi continues to shine with the ball.

• ✅ Won vs KKR: Pooran 72*, Bishnoi 3/21
• ❌ Lost vs MI: Fell short by 15 runs
• ✅ Won vs SRH: Joseph 4/29

🔴 Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC are bouncing back under Axar Patel. Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav are proving match-winners on their day.

• ✅ Won vs PBKS: Kuldeep 3/14, Faf 64
• ❌ Lost vs GT: Top-order collapse
• ✅ Won vs CSK: Starc 4/27, KL Rahul 55

🔄 Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Captain: Axar Patel
• Key Players: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Captain: Rishabh Pant
• Key Players: Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph

🏏 Key Player Battles

• Pooran vs Starc: Power vs pace!
• Markram vs Axar: Spin test for Markram
• Rahul vs Bishnoi: Class meets deception

🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report

• Weather: Clear skies, 25°C
• Pitch: Batting-friendly, good bounce

💡 Fantasy Tips

• Captain Picks: Pooran, Starc
• Vice-Captain: Bishnoi, KL Rahul
• Budget Picks: Shamar Joseph, Kuldeep Yadav

🧠 Match Prediction

LSG seem slightly ahead in terms of current form, but DC’s star power can flip the script anytime. Expect a tight contest!

Stay tuned for live updates and enjoy the action!