We have crossed the first weekend and onto the weeks now. The fourth game of the Indian Premier League, the 2025 edition, will see the Delhi Capitals taking on Lucknow Super Giants. DC, who have displayed a strong brand of cricket in the last few years, will be expected to start things well. They are under a new captain, a different looking coaching setup, and they will be against LSG, which is led by the former DC captain, Rishabh Pant, this Monday. In that way, it is almost an IPL rivalry to look out for.
And we are here to answer your questions on whom to pick for your Dream11 Team and guide you with the probable playing XIs and some valuable fantasy tips.
Match Details:
- Match: 4 (N) [Read the complete schedule here]
- Date: March 24, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Weather Conditions: Clear skies with a temperature around 28°C, no chance of rain
Probable Playing XIs: DC vs LSG (Match 5 of IPL 2025)
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (capt)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mitchell Starc
- T Natarajan
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact Subs: Mohit Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Aryan Juyal
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (capt, wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shamar Joseph
Impact Subs: Prince Yadav
Fantasy Cricket Tips: DC vs LSG (Match 5 of IPL 2025)
Must-Have Players:
- KL Rahul: Rahul’s availability for this game has not been confirmed. If he is not playing, Karun Nair is his like-to-like replacement.
- Rishabh Pant: Players like Pant are boosted by the extra responsibilities they get. Being a captain has always helped him, and there’s no second doubt that he will play a big innings when he gets going.
- Axar Patel: A key all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball.
- Mitchell Starc: Lethal new ball and death-overs bowler is always a must-have for your fantasy side.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Picking wickets in the middle overs is an art only a few bowlers like Bishnoi can excel.
Smart Picks:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: He’s more of a must-have player, considering the scores he accumulated in the last season at a striking hit rate.
- Nicholas Pooran: The wk-batter is almost a similar player to Rishabh Pant and could be the hidden star of the game.
- Shardul Thakur: Picking wickets out of nowhere is a unique talent of Shardul Thakur, and his contributions with the bat will be needed if there is a collapse.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks:
Faf du Plessis is a proven star and very reliable when he opens the bat. If he opens, he is going to be my captain. The other player who can be very tough to not make a captain is KL Rahul. A week-looking LSG bowling unit only makes this duo a more compelling choice. Another option is Rishabh Pant, but against the likes of Starc, Kuldeep, and Natarajan, I would prefer the DC duo. If KL is not playing, Pant could be your ideal choice for VC.
If you want a differential option, it is not a bad choice to pick Jake Fraser-McGurk along with Kuldeep Yadav, who is always thirsty to pick wickets.
Dream11 Team: DC vs LSG (Match 5 of IPL 2025)
Let’s Wrap it off with the Match Prediction:
Both teams have a balanced squad, but Delhi Capitals hold a slight edge due to their experienced top order and bowling attack.
However, Lucknow Super Giants have explosive players who can change the game on their day. Expect a closely fought contest with DC having a better chance to secure a win.
