The IPL 2025 action shifts to Lucknow on Tuesday as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gear up to face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-stakes Match No. 40 at the Ekana Stadium. (Full Coverage | Points Table | Cricket News)
With both teams vying for playoff positions, this clash promises high-intensity cricket under the lights.
Rishabh Pant's LSG are riding on strong form, having won four of their last five matches. Avesh Khan라이브 바카라 match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in their last outing helped them secure a narrow two-run win. With five wins from eight games, the home side will be eager to make it six and climb higher from their current fifth spot.
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are second in the table with five wins in seven matches and a healthy net run rate of +0.589. However, they have been a bit shaky in recent games, losing to Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans before pulling off a Super Over win against the Royals.
They might consider drafting in Sri Lankan speedster Dushmantha Chameera, who has dismissed Nicholas Pooran thrice in four T20 innings. LSG could be bolstered by the return of express pacer Mayank Yadav.
Lucknow Super Giants Vs Delhi Capitals – Three Key Player Battles
KL Rahul vs Ravi Bishnoi
Though Rahul bats in the top order, Bishnoi라이브 바카라 role in the middle overs could be decisive. Bishnoi has dismissed Rahul twice in four innings this season, Rahul with a low strike rate of 61.53 against leg-spinners will be troubled by Bishnoi. The familiarity between the two, having shared the LSG camp in previous seasons, adds another layer to this duel.
Nicholas Pooran vs Kuldeep Yadav
Pooran라이브 바카라 explosive batting will face a stern test against the clever wrist-spin of Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep has dismissed the left-hander five times in 11 T20 innings and will look to disrupt Pooran라이브 바카라 momentum. The West Indian, leading the Orange Cap race with 368 runs at a staggering strike rate of 205.88, holds the key for LSG in the middle overs.
Mitchell Marsh vs Mitchell Starc
This Aussie face-off is one to watch. Marsh got the better of Starc earlier this season, hammering 20 runs off just five deliveries. Starc, who has four wickets in the powerplay this season, will be keen to settle scores. However, his economy of 11.53 remains a concern, especially against a batter like Marsh who can seize the momentum early.
