Cricket Highlights, April 22: IPL 2025 (40th Match) – LSG v DC

LSG vs DC (40th Match) – Highlights

In a clinical performance at Lucknow, the Delhi Capitals cruised to a convincing 8-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing a competitive target of 160, Delhi showcased a commanding batting display led by KL Rahul and Abishek Porel, sealing the win with 13 balls to spare.

Earlier in the evening, Lucknow Super Giants batted first after winning the toss, finishing with a respectable score of 159 for 6 in their 20 overs. Aiden Markram was at the forefront with an admirable 52 off 33 with two fours and three sixes, after an opening stand of 87 with Mitchell Marsh (45 off 36). After the 10 over mark their middle-order collapsed, losing successive wickets and failing to make use of the sound start that Markram and Marsh provided.

The Delhi bowler of the match, Mukesh Kumar, is the right-arm fast bowler who took the four wickets of Marsh, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni and Rishabh Pant in a sensational spell. Mukesh finished with 4 for 33 in four overs and was awarded Peters Player of the Match was completely justified. Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera took a wicket each, while Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel bowled economical spells without taking wickets.

In reply, Delhi Capitals got off to a brisk start with Karun Nair and Abishek Porel providing early momentum. Although Nair fell for a quickfire 15, Porel anchored the innings beautifully, scoring 51 off 36 balls before falling to Aiden Markram. His knock was full of intent and included five boundaries and a six.

KL Rahul, the keeper-batter, then took charge of the chase. Rahul looked as composed and unflustered as he normally does when he scored 57 not out from 42 balls. He had a solid partner in Axar Patel who made an explosive 34 not out off just 20 balls, hitting one four and four sixes. The two of them easily guided Delhi past the eventual total without any incident in the 18th over.

The LSG bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with only Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi showing some semblance of control. Aiden Markram picked up both wickets to fall, but lacked support from the rest of the attack as DC’s batsmen found boundaries at regular intervals.

This win bolsters Delhi Capitals’ position in the points table and serves as a statement of intent as the tournament moves into its second half. Lucknow, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and address their bowling inconsistencies if they are to stay in the playoff race.

Lucknow Super Giants vs. Delhi Capitals Scoreboard

Lucknow Super Giants – 159/6 (20)

Delhi Capitals – 161/2 (17.5)

Result – DC won by 8 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Mukesh Kumar

LSG vs DC Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul (wk), Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

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