Match Overview
- Match: LSG vs DC, 40th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: April 22, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
LSG vs DC Match Prediction
Who’s likely to win?
- LSG has a slight edge due to their strong all-around team and home advantage.
- However, DC can potentially cause an upset, particularly with players like KL Rahul and Axar Patel.
LSG vs DC Pitch Report
- Pitch Type: Balanced, with both bounce and spin.
- Ideal Conditions: Early pacers benefit from the red-soil pitch. Spinners dominate the middle overs.
- Toss Prediction: Chasing the target is preferred (64.91% success rate for chasing teams since 2023).
Weather Update
- Temperature: 28°C to 32°C (Warm and clear evening).
- Humidity: 35% to 49% (Moderate).
- Rain: 0% chance of rain; match will proceed uninterrupted.
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 4
- LSG Wins: 2
- DC Wins: 2
Top Performers at Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 342 runs, best score: 61
- KL Rahul (DC): 483 runs, best score: 82
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 19 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 9 wickets
Player Battle: Key Match-ups
- Pooran (LSG) vs Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
- Pooran has been in explosive form, while Kuldeep’s spin can make things tricky.
- Pant (DC) vs Bishnoi (LSG)
- Bishnoi has a strong record, and Pant’s form will be key to DC’s middle order.
LSG vs DC Playing XI
LSG playing XI:
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- David Miller
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Digvesh Rathi
DC playing XI:
- Abishek Porel
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Donovan Ferreira
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
LSG vs DC Fantasy Tips:
Small League Tips
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batsmen: KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni, Abishek Porel
- All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav
LSG vs DC Grand League Tips
- Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen: Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Marsh
- All-rounders: Shardul Thakur, Vipraj Nigam
- Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
LSG vs DC Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Small League Captain & Vice-Captain:
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram
Grand League Captain & Vice-Captain:
- Captain: Axar Patel
- Vice-Captain: Mitchell Starc
Key Observations
- Spin-Friendly Pitch: Favorable for Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav.
- Batting Key Players: Pooran and Rahul are in strong form and crucial for their teams’ chances.
- Team Strengths: LSG’s explosive batting and DC’s solid spin department.
LSG vs DC Conclusion
Both teams are strong, but Lucknow Super Giants could have a slight advantage on their home turf. Keep an eye on key players like Pooran, Rahul, and Bishnoi for this exciting contest.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on statistical analysis and recent performances. Always make your own decisions when creating fantasy teams.