The fortieth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) facing off against each other at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 22nd. Fifth on the points table, Lucknow Super Giants have been able to register five wins from eight matches.
A win away from home will be very important for them after a close 2-run win against the Rajasthan Royals, where Aiden Markram scored 66 runs and took a wicket as well. Second-placed Delhi Capitals, however, have won five out of their seven games.
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But in their most recent encounter, Gujarat Titans pulled off a 7-wicket win over them, and Axar Patel’s 39 was the only high point. The two teams are level on head-to-head. The six IPL matches so far have been won by Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals three times apiece.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants could see Mayank Yadav return to the XI against Delhi Capitals, having featured as a substitute in the previous game—hinting at improved match fitness. If Mayank is ready, Prince Yadav might make way. LSG may also look to use Shardul Thakur against Axar Patel, whom he has dismissed twice in six innings. With KL Rahul and Abishek Porel both falling twice to legspin this season, Digvesh Singh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi could be key options.
Probable XII: 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, Ayush Badoni
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Faf du Plessis is expected to remain on the sidelines for a few more games, as hinted by Axar Patel. However, Dushmantha Chameera could come into consideration, given his familiarity with Lucknow and his strong record against Nicholas Pooran. Axar hasn’t impressed with the ball this season, picking just one wicket at an economy of 9.36. DC might deploy him early, especially against Aiden Markram, while Kuldeep Yadav will remain their main spin threat.
Probable XII: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma/Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar, Donovan Ferreira
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
KL Rahul (vc), Nicholas Pooran (c), Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Aiden Markram, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Aiden Markram (c), Axar Patel (vc), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur
