The fourth match of IPL 2025 is expected to be a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Both teams are eyeing their second win of the season in what is set to be a high-voltage encounter.
DC vs LSG, IPL 2025: Team News and Updates
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Rishabh Pant will again lead the side, facing KL Rahul, his counterpart and former teammate. There are reports that KL Rahul’s participation is doubtful due to personal reasons, but he is expected to play. DC will miss Harry Brook, who has been ruled out due to injury. Delhi has several options to fill his void.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
LSG have injury concerns, especially in their pace attack. Mohsin Khan has been ruled out and has been replaced by Shardul Thakur. Mayank Yadav, Akashdeep, and Avesh Khan are still recovering from injuries. Mitchell Marsh, who is recovering from a minor injury, can play as a pure batsman but is unlikely to bowl or field for long.
DC vs LSG IPL 2025: Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis/KL Rahul (if he plays)
- Abishek Porel (Impact Player possibility)
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Thangarasu Natarajan
- Impact Player: Mohit Sharma/Vicky Ostwal
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Aiden Markram/Mitchell Marsh (fitness dependent)
- Rishabh Pant
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Alzarri Joseph
- Akash Singh
- Impact Player: M Siddharth/Abdul Samad
DC vs LSG: Pitch Report: Visakhapatnam
The ACA-VDCA Stadium offers balanced conditions. The average first-inning score here is around 168. Pacers have historically dominated, taking 67 wickets in the last nine IPL games, while spinners have taken 31 wickets. Chasing teams have won 12 of the 21 matches, but it is very much possible to score and defend big scores, as evidenced by KKR’s defence of 272 in the last match played here.
DC vs LSG, IPL 2025: Head-to-Head Record
So far in IPL history, the team has dominated the match ten and a half times. Lucknow is at the forefront with 3 wins, while Delhi wins by a narrow margin.
DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 Key Player Stats & Match-ups
Delhi Capitals
- Faf du Plessis averages 59 against LSG, scoring 90 runs in two games at Vizag.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk has 55 runs in two games against Lucknow.
- Axar Patel has taken five wickets in five matches at this venue.
- Kuldeep Yadav has seven wickets in five matches against LSG.
- Mitchell Starc has picked up four wickets in two games against Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Nicholas Pooran averages 31 against Delhi but has no experience at this venue.
- Rishabh Pant averages 28 at Visakhapatnam.
- David Miller has an average of 35 against DC but has managed only 10 runs in three matches at this venue.
- Ravi Bishnoi has nine wickets in eight games against DC.
DC vs LSG, IPL 2025: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Wicketkeepers
- Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are solid picks, both playing against their former teams.
- Nicholas Pooran is a high-risk, high-reward player.
- Abishek Porel can be a surprise pick in small leagues.
Batters
- Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk are must-haves.
- Tristan Stubbs adds all-round value with the potential to bowl off-spin.
- David Miller and Ayush Badoni are options for larger leagues.
All-Rounders
- Axar Patel is a must-pick.
- Aiden Markram (if playing) is a safe option.
- Shahbaz Ahmed and Arshin Kulkarni can be avoided in small leagues.
Bowlers
- Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi are the frontline choices.
- Mukesh Kumar and Natarajan can be tried if their teams bowl first.
- Shardul Thakur is a wildcard pick, potentially hungry to prove himself.
Today Match Prediction: DC vs LSG, IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals looks strong in this match. KL Rahul’s playing will further increase the depth of Delhi Capitals’ batting. Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, and Faf du Plessis are expected to handle Delhi’s innings. Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, and Ayush Badoni are important batsmen for Lucknow.
In bowling, Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc are expected to give Delhi Capitals early success, while Ravi Bishnoi will be important for LSG.
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