Lucknow, April 22 – The IPL 2025 caravan moves to Lucknow for a blockbuster encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Both sides are riding high in the points table, tied with five wins each, making this a crucial game in the playoff race. DC’s potent pace unit, led by Starc and Natarajan, will look to exploit the surface, while LSG banks on Pooran’s firepower and Bishnoi’s spin to hold firm at home.
With star players on both ends and playoff pressure mounting, Match 40 promises to be one of the season's most thrilling encounters.
Clash of Titans in Lucknow – LSG vs DC Showdown
Two in-form teams—Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC)—lock horns in Match 40 of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. With both sides eyeing a top-four finish, this clash promises fireworks.
Match Details
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 40
Series: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
Date: 22 April 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST | 02:00 PM GMT
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Abishek Porel (WK), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants
Aiden Markram, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, Shamar Joseph
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Picks:
Captain: Nicholas Pooran (in explosive form)
Vice-Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk (power-hitter and quick scorer)
Batting: KL Rahul, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis
Bowling: Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc
Differentials: Abishek Porel, Shardul Thakur
Pitch Report: Traditionally low-scoring surface, spinners may dominate. Anything above 160 can be competitive.
Key Battles
Starc vs Pooran – Fireworks expected early
Bishnoi vs Stubbs – Spin test in the middle overs
Kuldeep vs Miller – Spin vs Power
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