The stage is set for a thrilling clash as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 4 of IPL 2025. Scheduled for March 24th at 7:30 PM IST, the battle will unfold at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue known for its lively atmosphere and competitive pitch. Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, will be keen to make a strong start.
With Faf du Plessis’ vast experience, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive talent, and Kuldeep Yadav’s spin wizardry, DC has a balanced mix of youth and experience. They’ll be eager to make their mark early in the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants, under the dynamic leadership of Rishabh Pant, are equally determined. The presence of power hitters like Mitchell Marsh and David Miller, along with the spin prowess of Ravi Bishnoi, makes LSG a formidable unit. Pant’s aggressive style could be a game-changer as they look to outshine their opponents.
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Both teams have shared a competitive history in past IPL seasons, delivering thrilling contests. As they renew their rivalry, fans can expect a closely fought battle with intense performances, setting the tone for a captivating IPL season.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Harry Brook’s withdrawal from the IPL has thrown a wrench into Delhi Capitals’ plans, but it might also be a blessing in disguise. With Brook out, DC can re-evaluate their top order and possibly bring in a specialist opener to strengthen their lineup. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) might field three to four left-handers in their middle order, potentially reducing Axar Patel’s impact. However, this also brings Kuldeep Yadav and part-timer Tristan Stubbs into play, as their variations could trouble LSG’s left-handers.
Probable XII: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c) , Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, (Impact Sub: Mohit Sharma)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG has been hit hard by injuries to their Indian pacers, with Shardul Thakur replacing the injured Mohsin Khan. The unavailability of Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep, and Avesh Khan for the opening game has left LSG’s pace department stretched. Axar Patel and Abhishek Porel are the only left-handers in DC’s top seven, which means LSG’s spinners might play a crucial role against a predominantly right-handed batting lineup.
Probable XII: Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph (Impact Sub: Shahbaz Ahmed)
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel (c), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh (vc), Jake Fraser-McGurk (c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
