The fourth fixture of IPL 2025 features an intense battle between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants at Visakhapatnam. Both teams have had a mixed run in their recent performances and will be eager to gain early momentum in this season’s campaign. The head-to-head stats suggest a competitive rivalry, making this match a crucial encounter for both sides.
Match Info
- Match: DC vs LSG, 4th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
- DatSRHe:Monday, March 24, 2025
- Time:11:00 PM
- Venue:Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- WIN PROBABILITY:DC 49% | LSG51%
Recent Performance:
DC: W L W L W
- May 14, 2024, 64th Match, DC vs LSG
DC won by 19 runs - May 12, 2024, 62nd Match, DC vs RCB
RCB won by 47 runs - May 07, 2024, 56th Match, DC vs RR
DC won by 20 runs - April 29, 2024, 47th Match, DC vs KKR
KKR won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) - April 27, 2024, 43rd Match, DC vs MI
DC won by 10 runs
LSG: W L L L W
- May 17, 2024, 67th Match, LSG vs MI
LSG won by 18 runs - May 14, 2024, 64th Match, LSG vs DC
DC won by 19 runs - May 08, 2024, 57th Match, LSG vs SRH
SRH won by 10 wickets (with 62 balls remaining) - May 05, 2024, 54th Match, LSG vs KKR
KKR won by 98 runs - April 30, 2024, 48th Match, LSG vs MI
LSG won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Head to head Last 5 Matches
- DC won by 19 runs
- DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
- LSG won by 50 runs
- LSG won by 6 runs
- LSG won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
With DC winning the last two encounters, they hold a slight psychological edge over LSG heading into this match.
Delhi Capitals Squad Playing:
Karun Nair, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Sameer Rizvi , Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Vipraj Nigam, Manvanth Kumar L, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants Squad Playing:
Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan
Key Players to Watch:
Delhi Capitals:
- Faf du Plessis: The experienced batter can anchor the innings and provide stability at the top.
- Harry Brook: A dangerous striker of the ball, capable of turning games in a matter of overs.
- Mitchell Starc: With his raw pace and ability to swing the ball, he can be lethal with the new ball.
- Kuldeep Yadav: His spin variations will be crucial in containing LSG’s big hitters.
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Nicholas Pooran: A destructive finisher who can take the game away in the death overs.
- Aiden Markram: A solid middle-order batsman with the ability to accelerate when needed.
- Ravi Bishnoi: His leg-spin could be a major weapon, especially against DC’s middle order.
- Mohsin Khan: A left-arm pacer who has been effective in powerplays and at the death.
Pitch & Conditions:
The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with a flat pitch offering good bounce and pace. Spinners could play a key role in the middle overs, while fast bowlers may get some swing early on. The team winning the toss might prefer chasing, given the due factor in the second innings.
Match Prediction:
Both teams have talented squads, but LSG’s slightly better balance gives them a narrow edge in this contest. However, DC’s recent head-to-head dominance cannot be ignored. The key to victory will be how well DC’s batting lineup handles LSG’s spin attack and how effectively LSG counters DC’s strong bowling unit.
Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to win in a closely fought contest.
Final Thoughts:
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two well-matched teams. With power-hitters on both sides and quality bowlers in action, fans can expect an exciting battle at Visakhapatnam. Whichever team executes their plans better under pressure is likely to emerge victorious.
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