KL Rahul will face his former franchise for the first time since signing on with Delhi Capitals through mega auctions last year. Rahul made an immediate impactful contribution as DC played LSG at Vizag last time around and chased an under-par total with ease in the Lucknow Super Giants Vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard.
| Season & Match | Teams | Score & Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 Match 40(22 Apr 2025) | LSG 159/6 (20) DC 161/2 (17.5) | DC won by 8 wickets | (NDTV Sports) |
| IPL 2025 Match 4(24 Mar 2025) | LSG 209/8 (20) DC 211/9 (19.3) | DC won by 1 wicket | (Reddit) |
| IPL 2024 Match 64(14 May 2024) | DC 208/4 (20) LSG 189/9 (20) | DC won by 19 runs | (NDTV Sports) |
| IPL 2024 Match (Lucknow)(12 Apr 2024) | LSG 167/7 (20) DC 170/4 (18.1) | DC won by 6 wickets | (Probo) |
| IPL 2023 Match(1 Apr 2023) | LSG 193/6 (20) DC 143/9 (20) | LSG won by 50 runs | (Probo) |
DC vs LSG
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants will meet for IPL 2025’s 40th match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST and can be watched live via Jio TV, Jio App or Star Sports Network.
Both teams are striving for their first win of the season, led by Axar Patel from DC with its mix of experienced and promising young talent, while Rishabh Pant from LSG features world-class batsmen like Rishabh Pant. Both sides will come into this clash armed with intent – hoping to take home victory on either end.
LSG enter this game after pulling off a stunning last-over victory against Rajasthan Royals, seemingly on the brink of defeat until Avesh Khan’s brilliant 20th over in Indore won them the match with three wickets conceded in nine runs to give LSG victory against their biggest rival DC at home. They look to build on that momentum when taking on DC themselves on Saturday.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium provides an ideal surface for both fast bowlers and spinners to perform at their best, often slowing down and becoming unpredictable as the game goes along, making it easier for batters to score runs. Unfortunately, however, Lucknow’s heat and humidity may take their toll.
Aiden Markram has been in excellent form for LSG this season, amassing 274 runs in eight matches while hitting three fifties – providing LSG with an ideal threat against DC defence as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant have struggled recently.
The Delhi Capitals enter this matchup with some minor injury concerns; however, Faf du Plessis appears on track for his return, having trained with his teammates recently and is likely to play. Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma Vipraj Nigam and Mitchell Starc are also all expected to play.
Head-to-Head Record
The Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have squared off seven times in IPL history, sharing an even three-two record. Today marks their inaugural clash at ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam – fans are sure to witness an intriguing battle!
Over their past five matches, both teams have often displayed aggressive batting tactics in pursuit of high scoring contests; DC has held the edge when it comes to bowling performance in previous encounters.
Both teams have made significant roster overhauls during the off-season, promising a highly-anticipated and exciting clash. DC, captained by Axar Patel, added KL Rahul to their batting line-up as KL Rahul looks to add further firepower.
LSG have recruited notable names like Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran and David Miller into their squad, but injuries to key pacers Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan could impede their efforts at bowling control.
Still, LSG possesses plenty of quality depth within their ranks that will look to make an impression against the Capitals tonight in what should be an exhilarating match-up for fans!
Venue
Lucknow Super Giants’ home ground, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Debuting in the IPL 2022 under RP Sanjiv Goenka Group ownership and captained by Rishabh Pant. Coach Justin Langer hails from Australia’s former cricket coaching ranks – former Australia national coach!
In their inaugural season, the Giants made an impressive showing, winning eight of their league-stage matches and qualifying for playoffs (though Royal Challengers Bangalore ultimately defeated them in Eliminator).
Uncapped players Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan and Ravi Bishnoi all provided vital batting depth. Afghan seamer Avesh Kalia made a strong first impression.
At the 2023 auction, LSG spent Rs 27 crore on KL Rahul of Delhi Cricket Team; additionally they brought in Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers as overseas batsmen, plus uncapped bowler Mohsin Khan for under Rs.50 crore total.
Predictions
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants both boast new captains in Axar Patel (LSG) and Rishabh Pant respectively; making this clash all the more engaging. Both squads possess a blend of experience and youth making this matchup particularly noteworthy.
After suffering a crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday night, Delhi will be looking for ways to rebound against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Their fielding lapses cost them dearly in that game; now, however, Rishabh Pant will need to play an integral part in helping Delhi return to form with bat and ball; Nicholas Pooran and David Miller can also offer invaluable support here.
Delhi will see their bowling strength increased with Mitchell Starc’s arrival from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), having made an impressionful performance in their previous tournament. Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur’s returns will provide depth.
With so much on the line in this game, both sides will come out swinging hard in an attempt to claim victory and advance in their respective league. Whoever comes out victorious may determine how quickly playoff spots become available.
DC are heavily favored to win their match due to the experience in their batting lineup and Starc’s threat with the ball.
LSG are more inconsistent, needing to improve on finishing. They do possess some young bowling talent but they have struggled for consistency over time – something which DC have successfully overcome with ease in previous matches against them.
