The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will witness an exciting clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, April 22, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With both teams fighting for a spot in the playoffs, this contest is expected to be a closely fought encounter.
Match Details
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Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 40, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app & website), JioStar Network channels
Team Overviews
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG have found some rhythm mid-season with four wins in their last five games, placing them fifth on the table with 10 points. They’ve shown character under pressure and appear to have found the right balance in their lineup. Their batting is packed with power-hitters like Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller, while their bowling unit is spearheaded by Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan.
Despite captain Rishabh Pant’s lean form with the bat, he’s marshaled his troops well, showing tactical maturity.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC, on the other hand, are having a commendable season with five wins from seven games, placing them firmly in the top half of the table. Axar Patel, as the new captain, has brought a calm yet aggressive approach. Although their last few matches haven’t gone entirely their way — with two losses in their last three — they remain one of the most complete teams this season.
The likes of Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, and Kuldeep Yadav have stepped up, with Stubbs and Ashutosh providing match-winning cameos and Kuldeep being brilliant with the ball.
Head-to-Head Record
This rivalry is shaping into an exciting one. The head-to-head record between the two teams is even at 3-3. Their last encounter, earlier this season, was a thriller, where Ashutosh Sharma’s late heroics helped DC chase down a mammoth target of 210 runs with just one wicket and three balls remaining. It’s safe to say LSG will be looking for revenge.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The Ekana Stadium has hosted four matches so far this season. Unlike previous editions, the pitch hasn’t heavily favored the spinners. Instead, it’s produced decent batting surfaces with an average first-innings score of 180. Interestingly, three out of the four matches have been won by teams chasing, which might influence the toss decision. Expect another bat-first pitch with dew possibly playing a role in the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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Aiden Markram
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Mitchell Marsh
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Nicholas Pooran
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Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
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David Miller
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Abdul Samad
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Shardul Thakur
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Digvesh Singh Rathi
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Avesh Khan
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Prince Yadav
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Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Delhi Capitals (DC)
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Abishek Porel
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Karun Nair
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KL Rahul (WK)
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Axar Patel (C)
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Tristan Stubbs
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Ashutosh Sharma
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Vipraj Nigam
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Mitchell Starc
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Mohit Sharma
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Mukesh Kumar
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Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira
Key Players to Watch
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Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Has been consistently impactful in the middle overs and death with his explosive batting.
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Ashutosh Sharma (DC): The breakout star who turned the tide in their last meeting. He could be DC’s X-factor again.
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Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): Will play a key role in the middle overs on a surface offering occasional turn.
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Kuldeep Yadav (DC): DC’s strike weapon with the ball — if the pitch offers any grip, he could dominate.
Match Prediction
Given the form of both teams, this match is too close to call on paper. However, DC’s better recent consistency, along with a more settled batting lineup, gives them a slight edge. If they win the toss and chase, their chances increase significantly considering recent trends at the Ekana.
But don’t count out LSG — they are in good form and playing at home. If their power-packed middle order fires, they can turn the tables.
Prediction:
Delhi Capitals to win, but only just. Expect another nail-biter like their previous clash.