The Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face the Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match will take place on March 24 at 7:30 PM IST.

The Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants will face off on Monday, March 24, in match number four of the current IPL 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The two teams will be hoping to make a good start this season after failing to qualify for the playoffs last year based on a low net run rate.

Led by new captain Axar Patel, DC has brought in KL Rahul as wicketkeeper-batter. Vice-captain Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Rahul form its top order. DC has the best bowling set-up with a lineup that has Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav. The side, which contests its first two games in Visakhapatnam, will try to start in good form and earn high points.

LSG, however, trusts Rishabh Pant to the extent of signing him for a record 27 crore Indian rupees and appointing him captain. Their line-up of batters includes world-class batters in the form of Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller. Yet, injuries to main pacers Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan might prove to be challenging for their bowling unit. The squad has also recruited Shardul Thakur as Mohsin's replacement, and he will be bowling in the middle and final overs.

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Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals are seeking a turnaround after three straight playoff losses. They underwent some major changes in the mega auction, recruiting new faces and reshaping their team. Axar Patel was appointed as captain, replacing Rishabh Pant, who joined Lucknow and will now face his previous team in this match.

Quality hitting is Delhi's biggest strength this year. With Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and KL Rahul likely to spearhead the charge, their top order appears well-balanced. Fraser-McGurk made a big impression last season with his attacking strokeplay, registering a batting average of 234.

Du Plessis and Rahul provide the experience and reliability that were missing last season. Rahul, in fact, has been extremely consistent, scoring more than 500 runs in six of the last seven seasons of the IPL, and is a good bet to perform well in this match.

Axar Patel's versatility can be decisive. The ability to deliver with both the bat and ball, particularly during middle overs, will prove instrumental for Delhi.

Bowling, nonetheless, is Capitals' worry. Their Indian trio of fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and T Natarajan—haves little to no recent experience of international competition. Mitchell Starc will capitan the side but his over-run conceding during the powerplay may end up being problematic, as has been the case in the past season.

Lucknow Super Giants

Similar to Delhi, the Lucknow Super Giants also begin IPL 2025 with a new team and a new captain in charge—Rishabh Pant. Having finished on a low last year after two solid years of playoff disappointments, they bottomed out at seventh place. In reaction, the franchise has taken big-ticket decisions, entrusting Pant with the captaincy and building a multi-talented team. There are hard-hitting batsmen, seasoned bowlers, and multi-faceted all-rounders who are set to prove themselves.

Pant topped Delhi Capitals' scoring last year with 446 runs, though he had just recovered from injury. Fit now, he is likely to be the pillar of LSG's batting lineup. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran will also be relied upon to set the pace in the middle overs, while Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, and David Miller will bring the firepower in the latter half. Miller, who is recognized for his goal-scoring abilities, will play a key role in sealing wins.

Injuries have destabilized Lucknow's fast-bowling unit. Avesh Khan and Akash Deep will not be available for the first game of rehabilitation, whereas Mohsin Khan will not play again in this season. Mayank Yadav is also not available for the initial half period during the rehabilitation period. For an additional strengthening to the attack, LSG has retained bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who will offer depth as badly needed.

On the spin department, they are better equipped with Ravi Bishnoi as the central trump card. He can play in the powerplay if seamers are getting hammered for runs and can take vital wickets in the middle overs as well. Shahbaz Ahmed, Badoni, and Aiden Markram provide backup spin options to maintain control in the middle overs.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Vizag is typically favorable for batting. It’s flat and hard, offering good pace and bounce. There are a few green patches that new bowlers can exploit early on, but once the batsmen find their rhythm, they can really start to score. The average first innings score here hovers around 170. As the game progresses, the pitch might slow down a bit, which could benefit the spinners. Scoring over 180 here will be quite a challenge.

Toss Prediction

At the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, batting first is generally the way to go. In fact, the teams that batted first won both matches at this venue during the last IPL season with ease.

Weather Report

With only a 5 percent chance of disruption, we anticipate that the weather will have a minimal impact on the match. The temperature is expected to peak at 34°C and dip to a low of 24°C during the game.

Head to Head

The two teams have faced off in five matches so far, with the Lucknow Super Giants taking the win in three of them, while the Delhi Capitals managed to secure two victories.

Venue Details

When teams bat first at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, they usually rack up around 168 runs. However, last season was a different story, as the pitch turned out to be incredibly favorable for batting. In the two matches held here, the first-innings scores soared to impressive heights of 191-5 and a staggering 272-7. Both teams are aiming for a first-innings total in the range of 180-200.

Match Prediction

While the Lucknow Super Giants boast some solid batsmen, their bowling lineup leaves much to be desired. With many of their fast bowlers unavailable, the Delhi Capitals hold a distinct advantage and are likely to capitalize on it. Unless the Lucknow batsmen deliver an exceptional performance, Axar Patel's Capitals are in a strong position to secure the win.

The Delhi Capitals are seen as the favorites heading into this matchup.

Betting Tips

Last year, neither the Delhi Capitals nor the Lucknow Super Giants were at their peak performance, and both will be eager to kick off the new season on a high note. They've made some roster changes, so it’ll be interesting to see how they gel as a team. There’s no clear favorite for this matchup, but we think the Delhi Capitals might have a slight edge, thanks to their more formidable bowling lineup.

Consider placing a bet on a Delhi Capitals victory.

Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph.

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Delhi Capitals Key Players

KL Rahul has played sensationally in the IPL. He has been consistent, aggregating more than 500 runs in six out of the previous seven seasons. We are anticipating Rahul to score big, hence making him our number one choice for the next game.

Mukesh Kumar was the Delhi Capitals' best bowler last season. He picked up 17 wickets and was his team's leading wicket-keeper. This makes him our pick for the next game.

Jake McGurk scored 50 from 15 balls on multiple occasions last season. He will be a explosive choice for the top spot.

Lucknow Super Giants Key Players

Nicholas Pooran was outstanding last season, and we expect him to have a similar impact this season. Last year, he scored 499 runs at an average of 62.37, which makes us believe he will score well in the upcoming game as well.

Ravi Bishnoi did not have a good season last season, but yet managed to pick 10 wickets. He was one of the most reliable bowlers of the Lucknow Super Giants and hence our choice for the next match.

Rishabh Pant scored 446 runs in 13 games last season and will also be earning points for his work behind the stumps. Place a bet on him.