IPL 2025: Match 4, DC vs LSG – Who Will Emerge Victorious in Today’s Clash?

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Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to clash in Match 4 of IPL 2025 on Monday, March 24, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both teams will aim for a strong start after missing out on last season’s playoffs due to net run rate.

Delhi Capitals enter the season under new captain Axar Patel, with KL Rahul taking charge as the wicketkeeper-batter. Their top order features vice-captain Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Rahul. With a formidable bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav, DC will look to capitalize on their first two home games in Visakhapatnam and secure crucial early points.

Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, have placed their faith in Rishabh Pant, signing him for a record INR 27 crore and naming him captain. Their batting lineup boasts power hitters like Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller. However, injuries to key pacers Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan could weaken their bowling unit. The addition of Shardul Thakur as Mohsin’s replacement provides some balance, especially in the middle and death overs.

With both teams eager to make a strong impression, an intense battle awaits in Visakhapatnam.

DC vs LSG : Match Details

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam will host two Delhi Capitals matches in the opening week. Known for its batting-friendly surface, the pitch allows batters to play their shots freely. However, pacers can extract some movement early on, while spinners tend to get assistance as the game progresses.

• Average First-Innings Score: Around 170
• Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly, with some assistance for pacers early on and spinners later
• Expected Contest: High-scoring encounter
• Weather Forecast: Favorable for a full game, though light rain is predicted during the day.

Head-to-Head Record: DC vs LSG

DC vs LSG Predicted Playing 11

Delhi Capitals (DC):

Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan.

Impact Players: Ashutosh Sharma

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph

Impact Players: Akash Deep

DC vs LSG Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran

Lucknow Super Giants’ explosive batter Nicholas Pooran was the team’s second-highest run-scorer last season, amassing 499 runs in 14 innings at an impressive average of 62.37 and a blistering strike rate of 178.21, including three half-centuries. Retained for INR 21 crore, the dynamic southpaw will play a crucial role in rescuing his team from challenging situations. If Pooran delivers another stellar season, he could emerge as a strong contender for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap.

Probable Best Bowler: Axar Patel

Delhi Capitals’ newly appointed captain, Axar Patel, could be the game-changer in the upcoming clash against LSG. Fresh off India’s T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs, Patel will be brimming with confidence. In the previous IPL season, the left-arm spinner claimed 11 wickets in 14 matches. With the Visakhapatnam pitch offering assistance to spinners, Patel’s role in the middle overs will be crucial for Delhi Capitals.