DC vs LSG: The buzz is on for the 4th game of IPL 2025 as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag. Both teams have a new leadership team with Axar Patel leading DC and Rishabh Pant leading LSG. This will be the first time the two new captains will lead their respective teams in an intense IPL showdown.
Delhi Capitals (DC) enter this game with a powerful team and seasoned all-rounder Axar Patel. The team has explosive players who can change the course of the game in an instant. The young and dynamic members of the team are waiting for the opportunity to prove themselves under the guidance of Axar. Conversely, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), led by the gritty Rishabh Pant, are keen to demonstrate their firepower. Pant, having just led an impressive comeback in IPL 2024, is hoping to carry his form and guide LSG to triumph.
Both sides have a massive fan following, not only in India but across the world, and the fans are looking forward to an exciting encounter. Both teams are chasing an early victory in the tournament to improve their prospects in the playoff race.
With the thrilling combination of youth and experience, strong batting line-ups, and strategic leadership, this IPL match is set to be an electrifying game. Get ready for huge hits, breathtaking wickets, and edge-of-the-seat moments as DC and LSG fight it out for dominance in this eagerly awaited match!
TIME. TO. ROAR! 🐅 pic.twitter.com/GQcfKX6J9a
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 24, 2025
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DC vs LSG: Head To Head Records
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 208 | 143 |
| Lucknow | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 195 | 167 |
DC vs LSG: Players To Watch Out For
Axar Patel
Axar Patel will lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. His very first match would be against his former captain and current Lucknow Super Giants signee Rishabh Pant in 2024. Axar is a surefire all-rounder and has made 1,653 IPL runs off a strike rate of 130.88 along with 123 wickets for an economy of 7.28. During IPL 2024, Axar made 235 runs as well as claimed 11 wickets, registering a well-rounded performance with the bat and bowl.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant returned to the IPL 2024 in sensational style after being involved in a near-fatal car accident. Showing grit and determination, Pant accumulated 446 runs in 13 games at an average of 40.55 with a strike rate of 155.40. His explosive hitting and sharp wicket-keeping took fans back to his best days. With 3 half-centuries and 25 sixes, he proved his critics wrong. In IPL 2025, Pant takes up a new challenge as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc returned to IPL in 2024 with a bang, signing with KKR for a record ₹24.75 crore. He justified the hype, taking Player of the Match in the final against SRH with a match-winning spell. With 17 wickets from 14 matches, Starc proved his big-match temperament. Delhi Capitals signed him for ₹11.75 crore ahead of IPL 2025, relying on his aggressive pace and crucial performances to bolster their campaign.
DC vs LSG: Squads
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke.
