IPL 2025, Match 40: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Preview

Rishabh Pant and Ashutosh Sharma (Photo source: X/IPL)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, April 22, in match No. 40 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Lucknow have built some decent momentum of late as they have won four out of their last five matches. While Rishabh Pant might have struggled with the bat, he has led the side commendably. The Super Giants are placed at No. 5 on the points table with 10 points in their kitty.

Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have had a fantastic campaign so far. They have won five games out of the seven that they have played in IPL 2025 under new captain Axar Patel. However, their two defeats have come in the last three games. The Capitals would not want to lose momentum as the tournament heads towards the business end.

The Capitals and the Super Giants played a riveting encounter earlier in the tournament. Ashutosh Sharma’s brilliance in the closing stages of the match helped DC snatch victory from the jaws of defeat as they chased down a 210-run target with one wicket and three balls to spare.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Four matches have been played so far at the Ekana Cricket Stadium this season in the IPL. The surfaces have not been as spinner-friendly as they were in previous editions. The average first-innings score is 180. Three out of the four games have been won by teams batting second. And as a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt fielding first.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Match 40, LSG vs DC Match Prediction

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head scoreline is evenly poised between LSG and DC as both teams have won three matches each so far.

Predicted Playing 11s

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Prince Yadav.

Impact Player: Ayush Badoni

Also Read: IPL 2025: LSG vs DC Stats & Records at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, and Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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