The Delhi Capitals (DC) are getting ready to face off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in what’s set to be the fourth match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). This exciting showdown will take place at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 24. Both teams are eager to kick off their seasons on a strong note since they both missed out on the playoffs last year, and it was only by the tiniest margin due to net run rate issues.
Now, there are some interesting matchups to keep an eye on during this game.
Kl Rahul vs Ravi Bishnoi
For one, KL Rahul is making some changes this season. Reports suggest he’ll be batting in the middle order, which is going to set up a thrilling confrontation with leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi during those crucial middle overs. Historically speaking, Bishnoi has had Rahul’s number, having dismissed him 14 times in 62 T20 innings. Rahul has held his ground with an average of 40.2 in this particular matchup, so it’s bound to be an intriguing battle on the pitch.
Rishabh Pant vs Mitchell Starc
Then we have the clash between LSG captain Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Starc, the left-arm fast bowler. Pant had some standout performances last season, and you can bet his former team definitely wouldn’t want to see him in great form. The duel between Pant and Starc should be electric! Though Pant has been dismissed by left-arm fast bowlers 10 times in 45 T20 innings, he still boasts an impressive strike rate of 152.9 when facing them.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Nicholas Pooran
Another key confrontation to note is Kuldeep Yadav going up against Nicholas Pooran. Kuldeep, with his left-arm wrist spin, has had considerable success against Pooran, getting him out five times in T20s. Pooran’s average against Kuldeep is surprisingly low, sitting under 15, which shows how tough it’s been for him in their previous encounters. In fact, last year, Kuldeep managed to trap Pooran once in two meetings. For Pooran, he showed some real firepower recently, smashing a quick 61 runs off just 27 balls in his last game against the Capitals.
Overall, this match promises some intense individual battles which could really affect the outcome on the field. Fans will be eager to see which team starts their season with a victory and sets the tone for the rest of the tournament.
