Published – 22 Apr 2025, 07:12 PM | Updated – 22 Apr 2025, 07:15 PM
The 40th game of IPL 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. The match is scheduled to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday (April 22).
Both LSG and DC are in contention to qualify for the playoffs this season and will be eyeing a crucial win in the upcoming game. LSG is coming into this game on the back of a thrilling win over the Rajasthan Royals, while DC suffered a loss against the Gujarat Titans.
With five wins from eight games, LSG are currently in the fourth spot in the points table. On the other hand, DC is in the second spot with five wins from seven games. With both teams all set for the match, here we are taking a look at all the major predictions for the contest.
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DC will look to bounce back and get back to winning ways after suffering a loss against the Gujarat Titans in their last game. The Delhi-based outfit did well to score 203/8 in 20 overs, but the Titans chased down the total comfortably to move to the top of the points table.
On the other hand, LSG beat the Royals by 2 runs. Batting first, LSG scored 180/5 in the allotted 20 overs. The LSG bowlers then came up with a brilliant effort and restricted the Rajasthan Royals to 178/5.
Also Read: LSG vs DC Match Preview- IPL 2025, Match 40
While it is still early days in this rivalry, the signs are very promising. The rivalry has been very competitive so far, with no team managing to gain a clear upper hand. Both teams will be keen to win the upcoming game and take the lead in the head-to-head record.
Toss winner likely to choose: Bowling first
Teams have done well chasing so far at this venue. Of the four games played in Lucknow this season, three games have been won by teams batting second. In the only game where the team batting first won the game, LSG had posted a 200-plus total against the Mumbai Indians.
Lucknow Super Giants:
Delhi Capitals:
LSG have won two of their last three games and has the momentum with them. DC, on the other hand, have looked shaky. They have lost two of their last three games. The victory also came in the Super Over against the Rajasthan Royals.
LSG:
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan
DC:
Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Considering all the factors, LSG will be the favourites to win the upcoming match against DC.
Also Read: LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Records- IPL 2025, Match 40
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