Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash in Match 4 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Monday, March 24, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both teams narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season due to net run rate and will be eager to start their campaigns with a win.
Match Details
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Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 4, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)
Team Overviews
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Under the leadership of new captain Axar Patel, DC has strengthened their squad with the addition of KL Rahul as wicketkeeper-batter. The top order features vice-captain Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Rahul. Their bowling attack is strong, with Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav leading the charge.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG has appointed Rishabh Pant as captain after signing him for a record INR 27 crore. Their batting lineup includes Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller. However, injuries to key pacers Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan could test their bowling depth.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches Played: 5
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Matches Won by DC: 2
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Matches Won by LSG: 3
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals:
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Jake Fraser-McGurk
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KL Rahul
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Faf du Plessis
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Abishek Porel (wk)
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Axar Patel (c)
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Tristan Stubbs
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Mitchell Starc
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Mukesh Kumar
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Mohit Sharma
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T Natarajan
Lucknow Super Giants:
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Arshin Kulkarni
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Mitchell Marsh
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Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
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Nicholas Pooran
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Ayush Badoni
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David Miller
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Abdul Samad
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Shahbaz Ahmed
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Rajvardhan Hangargekar
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Shamar Joseph
Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its batting-friendly surface, allowing batters to play their shots freely. Pacers might get some movement early on, while spinners could find assistance as the game progresses. The average first-innings score is around 170, making it a venue suited for high-scoring encounters.
Weather Forecast
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Conditions: Mostly clear
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Temperature: 29°C (85°F)
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High/Low: 31°C (88°F) / 26°C (78°F)
Key Players to Watch
Delhi Capitals:
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KL Rahul: His role as an opener and wicketkeeper will be crucial for setting the tone at the top.
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Mitchell Starc: His pace and ability to strike early can disrupt LSG’s batting lineup.
Lucknow Super Giants:
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Rishabh Pant: As captain and a dynamic batsman, his performance will be pivotal.
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Nicholas Pooran: Known for his explosive batting, he can change the game’s course in a few overs.
Match Prediction
Both teams have strong batting lineups, but DC’s superior bowling attack might give them a slight edge. The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, aiming to chase a target under lights.