Lucknow Super Giants will look to continue their winning run by taking down high-flying Delhi Capitals in match No. 40 of the IPL 2025 season at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. DC are currently in 2nd position on the points table with 10 points after losing their last match to number one side Gujarat Titans.
Rishabh Pant’s LSG also have 10 points but are in 5th position due to their poor net run-rate. A win for either side will help them take a big step to booking their place in the Playoffs stage.
The Capitals’ top-order remains a revolving door this season, with Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and most recently Karun Nair all tried at the top. In their last five matches alone, the Capitals have used three different opening combinations, producing modest returns: 23, 34, 0, 9, and 0.
Du Plessis injury has played a role in this shuffle, and his fitness will be under close watch ahead of their next outing. Despite the inconsistency at the top, DC have managed five wins in seven matches, largely thanks to a steady middle-order anchored by KL Rahul. However, they now face a well-rounded Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack featuring Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, and the expensive but impactful Shardul Thakur.
Avesh’s death-overs brilliance, particularly in the 18th and 20th overs against Rajasthan Royals that secured a narrow two-run win, underlines LSG’s ability to turn matches from tight situations — a factor that further bolsters their belief.
This puts pressure on Delhi to avoid over-relying on their middle-order and instead aim for stronger starts. The management will be eager for the top-order to lay a foundation, allowing the middle-order to build on early momentum.
In contrast, LSG have a stable and explosive top-three in Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram, who have consistently delivered in the Powerplay, giving them a clear edge early in games.
Next up: The big one
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Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match No. 40 Details
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time: April 22, 730pm IST onwards
Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar website and app.
LSG vs DC IPL 2025 Match No. 40 Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
Batters: KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Aiden Markram, Ashutosh Sharma
All-rounder: Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: KL Rahul
LSG vs DC IPL 2025 Match No 40 Predicted 12
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Faf du Plessis/Donovan Ferreira/Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
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