πππππ :βΒ Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giantsβ
ππππ : March 24, Mondayββ
ππππ : 19:30β PM IST
πππππ : Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
ππππππππππ : 4th IPLT20 2025
Delhi got the better of Lucknow in both meetings last season and will be looking to extend that streak to three wins in a row.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk one of Delhiβs biggest impact makers last year, amassing 330 runs at an explosive strike rate of 234.04 in 9 games.
- Lucknow are grappling with injury concerns to most of their first-choice fast bowlers, which makes their bowling attack look very weak on paper.
- Nicholas Pooranβs big-hitting will be crucial for Lucknow. In IPL 2004, he was their second-best batter with 499 runs at a strike rate of 178.21.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giantsβ
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
DC vs LSG Match Prediction & Analysis
The fourth game of IPL 2025 pits Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. Delhi fell short last season, failing to reach the playoff stage and ending the group stage in sixth place. Lucknow performed even more poorly, finishing seventh in the standings. While both teams will be hungry to open their campaign with a victory, Delhi appear stronger than the injury-plagued Lucknow and will enter as favorites for this matchup.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals will be looking to turn things around after missing out on the playoffs for three straight seasons. They made several changes during the mega auction, bringing in fresh talent and restructuring their squad. Axar Patel has been named captain, taking over from Rishabh Pant, who has moved on to Lucknow and will now face his former team in this match.
Batting at the top remains Delhiβs strongest suit this season. With Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and KL Rahul expected to lead the charge, their top order looks well-balanced. Fraser-McGurk impressed last year with his aggressive stroke play, striking at 234.
Meanwhile, Du Plessis and Rahul add the experience and consistency that was missing in the previous campaign. Rahul, in particular, has been incredibly reliable, scoring 500+ runs in six of the last seven IPL seasons, making him a strong candidate to deliver a big performance in this match.
Axar Patelβs all-round skills could be a game-changer. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball, especially in the middle overs, will be vital to Delhiβs success.
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Like Delhi, Lucknow Super Giants too head into IPL 2025 with a fresh squad and a new leader at the helmβRishabh Pant. After two strong seasons that ended in playoff disappointment, they slipped to seventh place last year. In response, the team has made bold moves, handing Pant the captaincy and assembling a squad packed with talent. Their lineup includes aggressive batsmen, seasoned bowlers, and versatile all-rounders ready to make an impact.
Pant was Delhi Capitalsβ top scorer last season with 446 runs, despite just returning from injury. Now fully fit, he is expected to be the backbone of LSGβs batting unit. The team will also count on Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran to accelerate the scoring in the middle overs, while Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, and David Miller add firepower at the back end. Miller, known for his finishing abilities, will be a crucial asset in closing out games.
Injuries have unsettled Lucknowβs pace bowling attack. Avesh Khan and Akash Deep are unavailable for the first game as they continue their rehabilitation, while Mohsin Khan has been ruled out for the season. Mayank Yadav is also set to miss the first half as he recovers. To reinforce the attack, LSG have added bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, whose inclusion provides much-needed depth.
Weather Conditions
Spinners find help on this pitch where the ball stays low, which can complicate batting in the second innings, though nighttime dew occasionally tips the scales. That said, the last few matches here have produced high scores with batters enjoying excellent conditions.
The weather in Visakhapatnam will be partly cloudy with a couple of showers in the afternoon that could lead to a delay in the start of the game.
DC vs LSG Pitch Report
Teams batting first at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium typically score around 168 runs. But last season told a different story, as the surface proved extremely batting-friendly. In the two matches hosted here, first-innings totals reached impressive heights of 191-5 and a massive 272-7. Both teams will be eyeing a first innings total of around 180-200.
Toss: To Bat
Batting first is usually the preferred option at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. In fact, both matches last season in the IPL at this venue saw the team bating first register comfortable wins.
