The IPL 2025 season is heating up as we approach the crucial middle phase, and Match No. 40 promises to be a blockbuster as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow this Tuesday. Both teams are eyeing playoff spots, making this clash a pivotal moment in the tournament.
Team Form and Position in Points Table
Delhi Capitals enter this fixture sitting second on the IPL 2025 points table with 5 wins in 7 matches, boasting a strong Net Run Rate of +0.589. While their record is impressive, recent matches have exposed chinks in their armor. Losses to Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, along with a tied game against Rajasthan Royals (which they won in the Super Over), highlight some inconsistency in closing out matches.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, are showing strong momentum with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. They currently sit at fifth with 5 wins from 8 games, and a victory here could see them leapfrog into the top four, adding spice to this already exciting contest.
Predicted Playing XI for LSG vs DC
With team combinations becoming more crucial as the tournament progresses, both franchises could tweak their XIs for optimal matchups:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Predicted XI:
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan.
Impact Sub: Ayush Badoni
Delhi Capitals (DC) Predicted XI:
Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Sub: Donovan Ferreira/Dushmantha Chameera
Key Players and Matchups to Watch
Rishabh Pant, who has been electric with the bat for LSG, will look to make an impact against his former franchise DC.
Nicholas Pooran vs Dushmantha Chameera is a fascinating matchup. Chameera has dismissed Pooran 3 times in 4 innings, which may prompt DC to bring him into the XI.
Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav will be the key weapons for Delhi against a power-packed Lucknow middle-order.
The return of Mayank Yadav, if fully fit, could provide LSG a much-needed speed boost in their bowling attack.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The Lucknow pitch traditionally assists spinners with variable bounce, and a par score could hover around the 160–170 mark. The weather forecast is clear, ensuring an uninterrupted match under lights.
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Final Thoughts
With both sides pushing for a top-four finish, this LSG vs DC encounter in Lucknow is more than just another league match—it's a statement game. Can Rishabh Pant inspire his new team to another big win? Or will Axar Patel’s balanced side maintain their stronghold in the top two?
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