After winning the toss, DC captain Axar Patel chose to field first. Dushmantha Chameera replaced Mohit Sharma as the only alteration to the Capitals’ starting lineup. LSG entered the match unaltered. At the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the 40th game of the IPL 2025 season between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is presently in progress.
It’s interesting to note that the DC captain started the bowling and bowled all four of his allotted overs in one go, a move that caused everyone to talk. Given that LSG’s batting lineup included a number of left-handers, including David Miller, Rishabh Pant, and Nicholas Pooran, the choice was obviously tactical.
Therefore, by bowling early, Axar Patel reduced the chance that the southpaws would dismantle him in the middle overs.
LSG openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, who batted first, gave their team a solid start by scoring quickly during the powerplay. With a skilfully constructed 52 off 33 deliveries, including two boundaries and three sixes, the Proteas took the lead. The Australian hitter, who scored 45 off 36 balls, provided him with strong support. Ayush Badoni scored 36 from 21 balls in the last portion of the innings.
With a four-wicket haul, Mukesh Kumar rallies against LSG.
But with consistent wickets and methodical bowling, the Delhi Capitals rallied in the middle overs. Mukesh Kumar had a spectacular spell with the ball, finishing with figures of 4-0-33-4. Mitchell Starc, a left-arm pacer, also had an impact when he got rid of Nicholas Pooran, who was dangerous. LSG ultimately scored a respectable 159 for 6 in their 20 overs.
With 10 points between them, DC is now ranked second on the points table while LSG is ranked fifth. Both teams will be keen to win this game and go one step closer to qualifying as the playoff race heats up. In the IPL 2025, DC defeated LSG in Visakhapatnam by a single wicket.
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