DC captain Axar Patel will face LSG wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant in this clash between two teams with newly appointed captains. KL Rahul recently made the switch from LSG to DC while Delhi picked up wicketkeeper-batsman Pant as their wicketkeeper-batsman.
Both teams will face off at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Its balanced pitch has earned itself the nickname Bharat Rata Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
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| Date | Match No. | Venue | Result | LSG Score | DC Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | 64th | Delhi | DC won by 19 runs | 189/9 (20 ov) | 208/4 (20 ov) | DC won by 19 runs |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 26th | Lucknow | DC won by 6 wickets (11 balls remaining) | 167/7 (20 ov) | 170/4 (18.1 ov) | DC won by 6 wickets |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 3rd | Lucknow | LSG won by 50 runs | 193/6 (20 ov) | 143/9 (20 ov) | LSG won by 50 runs |
| May 1, 2022 | 45th | Mumbai | LSG won by 6 runs | 195/3 (20 ov) | 189/7 (20 ov) | LSG won by 6 runs |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 15th | Mumbai | DC won by 7 wickets | 159/8 (20 ov) | 160/3 (19.4 ov) | DC won by 7 wickets |
DC vs LSG
DC will look to extend their good run against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025’s 40th match. Over six matches between these teams, both won three times each while their head-to-head record has been fairly even, producing some thrilling contests; most recently DC won an incredible contest that ended up going their way! DC have also been strengthened by Axar Patel’s return and will look to build on what has already been an impressive start to the season.
LSG are looking to cement one of the four playoff spots this season and improve upon their recent form. While their form has fluctuated throughout, they remain an effective squad filled with young talent like Jos Buttler and Nicholas Pooran who can contribute immediately.
This year’s contest between both sides will take place at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. While traditionally it offers an even playing surface, this year it appears to favour batters more than usual; both teams boasting potent batting units can expect an exciting and high-scoring contest.
Delhi Capitals have shown incredible batting prowess this season, yet to reach the top four they will need to improve their bowling. A lack of second-string attack has been one of the main obstacles, though Faf du Plessis could add depth in that area.
Delhi’s middle-order has largely shrugged off recent challenges to be more effective, thanks to Abhishek Porel, Vipraj Nigam and KL Rahul’s contributions. Furthermore, Delhi Capitals top-order has also proven more resilient.
However, Axar Patel’s good form with the bat has been counterbalanced by his disappointing bowling results. The captain has only taken one wicket out of seven matches while his economy rate of 9.36 is alarming; to keep his place in the starting XI he must address this issue immediately.
Head-to-Head Record
LSG and DC have met five times in the Indian Premier League, each match offering exciting moments for fans to witness. LSG holds a slight edge when it comes to head-to-head records but DC have shown resilience against LSG, making their matches memorable ones.
Last time LSG and DC met at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium it was an absolute thriller! Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh both scored 70s to help LSG defend a target of 210 runs while DC’s chase faltered when wickets kept falling and they only managed 152 runs by the end.
Rishabh Pant-led LSG will look to exact revenge when they take on DC for their 40th match of the season at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on April 7. Both teams have made solid starts this year and should see an exciting contest between these old rivals; particularly given that Rishabh will face his former side at this venue for the first time! It promises to be an intense contest.
Venue
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for being a high-scoring ground, favouring batsmen. IPL matches have seen scores as high as 191/5 and 172/6 on this pitch; however, given its tendency for collapses teams must take care when setting targets on this pitch.
Both Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have plenty to gain from this match, with captaincy changes and significant squad shifts shaping the contest into an intriguing battle – this promise to be especially thrilling with Rishabh Pant set to return against his former side!
Prior to last year’s auction, KL Rahul decided to switch sides and was purchased by LSG for an astronomical sum. Now as their skipper, he hopes to make an impactful debut DC campaign.
I’m eager to witness how both teams perform at this new venue for their inaugural matchups; both squads have much to prove and this contest could mark the beginning of an intriguing rivalry.
Prediction
DC defeated LSG in their previous match-up and are looking to maintain their top position on the points table. DC will face LSG again at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow for revenge, expecting them to prevail once more and take home victory this time around – after their initial encounter at Vizag Stadium where Delhi Capitals prevailed convincingly.
Both teams possess excellent players but have failed to play together as an effective unit. Now is the time for both to find a balance and start winning games again; this game will provide a formidable test. If batting doesn’t deliver for either side, bowlers will need to step up and carry their team’s torch.
LSG will aim to strengthen their batting. They already possess players such as Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant who can contribute runs at an impressive rate; but more powerful batsmen must join this arsenal; perhaps Abdul Samad could be promoted after performing well in recent games.
Ravi Bishnoi and Digvesh Rathi lead DC’s bowling department with 17 wickets between them and will have to step up their game against a strong DC batting lineup. Bishnoi and Rathi must ensure they bowl precise lines and lengths that allow the ball to grip within the pitch for best results.
Delhi will be led by Axar Patel who has been in impressive form in their win against GT, and will look to maintain his success against Delhi. Abishek Porel, Karun Nair and KL Rahul must play crucial innings as support to Axar Patel.
Axar’s birth chart suggests he will be in an advantageous position and this should help him secure victory at the toss for his team. Being born under Capricorn zodiac makes him tactically sound as well as an ideal leader.