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LSG vs DC Match Analysis

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off in the match 40 of the 2025 IPL season in Lucknow at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. 

The Lucknow Super Giants are finding momentum at just the right time in the tournament. With a balanced squad and a thrilling last-ball win in their previous match, they are building confidence with every game. 

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are trying to bounce back from a tough defeat in their last match. The side has shown flashes of brilliance this season, particularly with their batting firepower. 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Team Preview & Squads

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant has been leading the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 with a classic brand of aggression as the captain. Since taking back his role full time, Pant’s glove work has been lightning behind the stumps and he has showed up for valuable cameos. 

LSG’s batting lineup features a strong middle order with the likes of Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, and Ayush Badoni delivering consistent performances. The team also has flexible options in Aiden Markram and Matthew Breetzke who can adapt to different situations. 

Lucknow’s bowling attack is lead by the fiery pace of Mayank Yadav and the crafty spin of Ravi Bishnoi, while Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan are dependable in the powerplay and the death. They can go anywhere thanks to the variety of their attack and Dinesh Karthik allows them to counter any surface or opposition plans.

In their previous outing against Rajasthan Royals on April 19, 2025, LSG registered a thrilling 2-run win in Jaipur. They posted a competitive 180/5, with solid contributions from their middle order. The bowlers held their nerve in the death overs to restrict RR to 178/5.

Lucknow Super Giants Squads

Lucknow Super Giants Squads

Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Aryan Juyal , Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran , Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Yadav

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel is captaining Delhi Capitals this season and has brought a calm, strategic approach to the job. Known for his all-round abilities, Axar plays a key role with both bat and ball. His leadership is still growing, but he’s earned praise for his consistency and tactical awareness.

The Capitals boast an explosive top order with Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and KL Rahul, who bring experience and firepower. Tristan Stubbs and Abishek Porel add depth to the middle order, while Ashutosh Sharma has been a revelation as a finisher. 

Delhi’s bowling platoon has pure pace on a reputable level with Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera, and raw spin variations with Kuldeep Yadav providing some desired control at middle overs, and are lethal in the end with Mohit Sharma and Mukesh Kumar. 

Delhi Capitals suffered a setback in their last match against Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad on April 19, 2025. Despite posting a competitive total of 203/8, they couldn’t defend it as GT chased it down comfortably in 19.2 overs, winning by 7 wickets. The bowlers lacked penetration in the middle overs, which cost them the match. 

Delhi Capitals Squads

Delhi Capitals Squads

Axar Patel (c), Faf du Plessis (vc), Abishek Porel, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep Yadav, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Mohit Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

LSG vs DC Outfield Report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The Lucknow pitch traditionally offers assistance to slower bowlers and spinners as the match progresses. Batters need to apply themselves early on, but stroke-making becomes easier once they settle. The surface generally offers an even contest between bat and ball.

The Long range forecast for Lucknow on match day is bright sunshine with no rain. The temperature is expected to be somewhere in a range of 29–32°C with moderate humidity. 

Historically, teams batting first at this venue have found 160–170 to be a competitive total, with 180+ considered above par. The lowest first-innings totals at this ground have often hovered around 120, especially if early wickets fall.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals have met 5 times, overall LSG actually won a little more than the DC, and LSG has 3 out of their last 4 matches, so in regards to later win advantage, they have it.

LSG vs DC Prediction

According to cricket analysts, Lucknow Super Giants have a 53% chance of Winning.