DC vs LSG IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals secured a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 40 of IPL 2025 at Ekana Stadium, successfully chasing down a target of 160. Crucial contributions from Abishek Porel and KL Rahul anchored the run-chase, while a match-defining spell from Mukesh Kumar had earlier tilted the momentum DC’s way. Despite a fighting half-century from Aiden Markram for LSG, it wasn’t enough to stop DC from notching up their second successive win against Lucknow this season.
Delhi Capitals Complete Season Double Over LSG with Clinical Win – Key Highlights
The Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an all-round performance to clinch their second consecutive win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Stadium. Riding on impactful contributions from Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, and Mukesh Kumar, DC comfortably chased down a target of 160 in just 17.5 overs.
🔹 LSG Lose Momentum in Middle Overs
LSG got off to a solid start after being put in to bat, with Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh forging an 87-run partnership. However, DC struck back strongly, dismissing Markram and Nicholas Pooran in quick succession. The dismissals of Abdul Samad and Marsh before the 15th over further dented LSG’s momentum. Ayush Badoni’s late cameo (36 off 21 balls) helped them reach 159/6. The star with the ball for DC was Mukesh Kumar, who claimed a brilliant 4-wicket haul.
🔹 Mukesh Kumar’s Career-Best Spell
Mukesh delivered his best performance in the IPL, ending with figures of 4/33 in 4 overs. His double strike in one over—removing Abdul Samad and Mitchell Marsh—turned the tide in DC’s favor. He later dismissed Badoni and Rishabh Pant in the final over to seal a memorable outing. This marked his first-ever four-wicket haul in the tournament.
🔹 Markram Continues Fine Run, Marsh Crosses Milestone
Aiden Markram was the top scorer for LSG, hitting 52 off 33 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes—his fourth fifty of the season. He now has 326 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 150.92. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh played a supporting role with 45 from 36 deliveries, crossing 1,000 career IPL runs during the innings.
🔹 Starc vs Pooran: Battle of the Lefties
Mitchell Starc once again outfoxed Nicholas Pooran with a clever slower bouncer, dismissing him for a 5-ball 9. This was the fifth time in seven T20 meetings that Starc has taken Pooran’s wicket.
🔹 DC’s Chase Anchored by Porel and Rahul
DC started confidently with Porel and Karun Nair. After Nair’s dismissal, KL Rahul joined Porel to steer the innings. The duo added a vital 69-run partnership. Porel scored 51 off 36 (his maiden IPL fifty this season), while Rahul stayed unbeaten on 57 off 42 balls, finishing the game with a six.
🔹 Axar Patel’s Finishing Touch
DC skipper Axar Patel added the finishing touches with a blazing 34* off 20 balls (1 four, 4 sixes). He came in after Porel’s dismissal and ensured there were no hiccups. Earlier, he also bowled a tidy spell in the powerplay, further contributing to the team’s win.
🔹 Milestones Galore: KL Rahul Enters Elite Club
Rahul’s 57* took him past 5,000 IPL runs, making him only the eighth player to reach the landmark. He also became the fastest to the milestone, achieving it in just 130 innings—faster than even David Warner.
🔹 Pant’s Batting Order Sparks Discussion
Interestingly, DC skipper Rishabh Pant came out to bat at number seven—his lowest position in over 100 IPL innings. He faced just two balls and was dismissed for a duck, sparking criticism over his demotion in the batting order.
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🔹 Points Table Update
With this win, DC now sit second on the IPL 2025 points table with 12 points, just behind Gujarat Titans. LSG, meanwhile, remain fifth with five wins and four losses from nine games.
