Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Axar Patel, will travel to Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium to take on Pant’s LSG, which will be an important match for both sides. While DC lost their previous contest, LSG snatched a win from the jaws of defeat, and both these sides will want to have one more “W” against their name.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions of the 40th game of IPL 2025 between DC and LSG.
Match Details
- Date: April 22, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
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Head-to-Head: LSG vs DC
- Matches Played: 6
- Lucknow Super Giants won: 3
- Delhi Capitals won: 3
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 168.67 (18 matches)
- These sides have met twice at the Ekana Stadium in the IPL, with both sides winning a game each
- Delhi Capitals have won all the last 3 games between these sides
- Chasing team win percentage: 50.00% (9 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals (55% probability)
- Teams when they met first time in this season: DC Won by 1 wicket
Pitch and Weather Report
Ekana Cricket Ground characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- In this season, the surface at Lucknow has been fairly high scoring, with 6 totals of more than 170 being posted in 4 games
- The last game at this venue saw both pacers and spinners getting something out of the surface
- Potential for a score between 170+
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 36°C
- Humidity: 17%
- Evening match with hot and clear conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: LSG vs DC (IPL 2025)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable XI
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C&WK)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Akash Deep/ Prince Yadav
- Ravi Bishnoi
Team Strategy: Barring inconsistency from Rishabh Pant, LSG has all their bases covered with respect to their batting. On the bowling front, LSG bowlers pulled one back to give them a win in the last game
Team news: They will likely stick with the same team that won a thriller against RR a couple of days back.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (c)
- Karun Nair
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Donovan Ferreira
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Team Strategy: DC’s batting unit has been in fine form, although consistent big scores from individual batters are missing. Most of their bowlers are amongst the wickets, which is good news
Team News: Despite a defeat against GT last game, they will likely stick to the same team.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- KL Rahul (DC)
- Playing against his former team. He has scored 266 runs this season in 6 innings
- At Ekana, Rahul has scored 483 runs in just 12 innings with four 50+ scores
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
- 296 runs in 8 innings against DC at an SR of 194.74
- Leading run getter in IPL 2025 (368 runs in 8 innings)
- Potential Points: 100-120
- Aiden Markram (LSG)
- Scored 274 runs in 8 matches this season at a SR of just under 150
- Smashed 3 fifty-plus scores in his last 5 innings
- Potential Points: 80-100
IPL 2025 Records
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Nicholas Pooran vs Mitchell Starc
- Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav
- KL Rahul vs LSG pacers
Fantasy Tips for MI vs CSK (IPL 2025)
- Pitches have not been a batting paradise here this season, as was the case earlier
- Pacers have found success, and spinners are amongst the wickets in IPL 2025
- It is better to choose a captain based on the track against the opposition or on current form
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2-3 All-Rounders
- 2-3 Bowlers
Team Composition: LSG 4 – DC 7
- Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran, KL Rahul (C)
- Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair
- All-rounder: Aiden Markram (VC), Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 175+ runs
- Toss Factor: Sides batting second have won 3 of the 4 games played here this season
- Winning Probability:
- Delhi Capitals: 55%
- Lucknow Super Giants: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
