The 40th match of the ongoing IPL 2025 continues. The Delhi Capitals (DC) will play the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a crucial game on April 21, 2025, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals will be played on Tuesday, April 22, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow during the 40th encounter of the current IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League).

The Rishabh Pant-led team comes into this match on the back of a thrilling last-over victory against Rajasthan Royals. A game that seemed to be in the bag for RR was decided in the dying moments thanks to an incredible 20th over from Avesh Khan. The Indore batsman not only took three wickets but also defended nine runs in the last six balls. With this win, LSG sits fifth in the points table with 10 points and a positive NRR of 0.088.

The Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, had their disappointment after a dream beginning with four successive victories as they lost two of their previous three matches. In their most recent game against the Gujarat Titans, the team led by Axar Patel couldn't hold their score despite the team's score of 203 runs with the loss of seven wickets. With five victories in seven matches, DC comfortably holds its second position in the IPL points table.

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Lucknow Super Giants

The Lucknow Super Giants recorded a historic win against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, gaining two valuable points and reaching fourth position in the points table.

The Lucknow Super Giants have a solid batting order, with Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh at the forefront. Markram played a brilliant half-century on Saturday, as his team established a solid platform. Nicholas Pooran is a solid number 3 player, and if he gets going, LSG might put up an incredible performance.

Though Rishabh Pant's poor performance is still a worry, David Miller and Abdul Samad, and Ayush Badoni have played some good knocks and consolidated the batting order. Avesh Khan bowled beautifully in the previous game, picking up three wickets. He will share the opening bowling duties with Shardul Thakur, LSG's top wicket-taker.

The spin unit is once again headed by Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi, who have picked up 17 wickets between them.

Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals have been one of the more reliable teams this season. Five wins out of seven games, ten points, and a net run rate of 0.589 place them in second position quite comfortably. Their recent defeat to the Gujarat Titans – by seven wickets – will not worry them too much. They remained deep in the game, and they will carry that with them.

Their batting appeared solid. KL Rahul was the anchor and game-changer with 266 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 158.33. He made the most of situations astutely and changed gears when required.

Tristan Stubbs has delivered under pressure, particularly towards the end of games. He is now DC's second-highest scorer, behind Abishek Porel. Lower down the order, Ashutosh Sharma has chipped in at exactly the right moment – his 178.94 strike rate during the late overs has won games. Mitchell Starc was slightly pricey in bowling terms, but otherwise impressed with 10 wickets in seven games. Kuldeep Yadav maintained the game in check in the middle overs, picking 12 wickets at a mere 6.25 runs.

Vipraj Nigam picked up seven wickets and performed well despite batting at a rate of 9 runs an over. Mohit Sharma may give away runs but is still able to pick up wickets through his variations. Axar Patel's tight spells are a silent weapon, particularly on pitches like these.

Pitch Report

The famous Ekana Cricket Stadium, like many other venues in the tournament, is known for being friendly to batsmen. The average first innings score here is around 165, but that number has shot up in recent games. Unfortunately for bowlers, this season's pitch hasn't offered much help.

Toss Prediction

Interestingly, seven out of the last ten games played at this venue have been won by teams that batted second. In eight of those matches, the captain opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and we expect that trend to carry on.

Weather Report

As for the weather in Lucknow, it looks promising for cricket, with daytime temperatures ranging from 27 to 35°C and only a slim chance of rain. The playing conditions should remain favorable, even with humidity levels hovering between 30 and 40%.

Head to Head

The Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants have played a total of six matches in the history of the Indian Premier League. In their six matches in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants have won three of each other.

Venue Details

The average first innings score at Ekana tends to hover around 166. Last season, KKR really made a mark here, racking up an impressive 235/6 against LSG and winning by a staggering 98 runs. Considering how the pitch has behaved in the first four matches of IPL 2025, teams batting first should definitely aim for a score over 190 to stay in the game.

Match Prediction

The Lucknow Super Giants have had a bit of a rollercoaster season, often leaning on Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran to lead the charge with the bat. Still, they've managed to find ways to clinch victories even in tough spots—most recently against Rajasthan. On the flip side, the Delhi Capitals have seemed more steady in IPL 2025. Even after their latest loss, they come into this match with a bit of an edge. They've already taken down LSG once and seem to be in a better position overall.

We're leaning towards a Delhi Capitals win in this matchup.

Betting Tips

Both teams are in great shape and are only a hair's breadth apart in terms of performance. While we anticipate a nail-biting match, we think the Delhi Capitals might have a slight edge. Their batting lineup is robust, packed with talent, and their bowling unit is well-balanced.

Bet on DC.

Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar.

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Lucknow Super Giants Key Players

Nicholas Pooran LSG's top batsman, has scored a whopping 368 runs in the previous eight league matches. He is likely to play well in this match too.

Mitchell Marsh LSG's opening batsman, has scored a whopping 299 runs in the previous seven league matches. He is likely to play well in this match too.

Aiden Markram played some fine cricket in his 66-minute outing against Rajasthan Royals, with five fours and three sixes. With 274 runs at 149.72 strike rate, he is the third-highest run-getter for Lucknow Super Giants this season and also picked two wickets.

Delhi Capitals Key Players

KL Rahul DC lead batter has made a whopping 266 runs in his previous six league games. He is likely to play well in this match.

Kuldeep Yadav may be a game-changer in DC's upcoming match against LSG. The left-arm spinner has played wonderfully in the IPL 2025 till now, picking 12 wickets in seven games at a strike rate of 14.58.

Axar Patel has enhanced his batting in his previous two games, scoring 39 and 34 runs respectively. His all-round ability makes him one of the league's top all-rounders. His wicket-taking ability has reduced significantly, as he has picked only one wicket this year.