Today’s IPL Match Details – Match 40, IPL 2025
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
- Date: 22nd April 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Captains:
- Rishabh Pant – Leading Delhi Capitals
- Axar Patel (if Pant is not captaining today due to rotation)
- Mitchell Marsh – Captain for LSG
This match is a crucial one for both teams as they eye a spot in the playoffs. It’s also a big day for individual battles, especially the face-off between Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Starc.
Pant vs Starc in IPL – Key Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 6 |
| Innings Played | 1 |
| Balls Faced | 1 |
| Fours | 0 |
| Sixes | 1 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 600.00 |
| Wickets Taken (by Starc) | 0 |
| Batting Average (Pant) | – (Not out) |
| Extras | 0 |
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Expert Take:
- Rishabh Pant has only faced one ball from Starc in IPL history—and he smashed it for a six!
- That gives him a wild strike rate of 600, though it’s from a very limited sample.
- Starc has never dismissed Pant in the IPL so far.
What This Means for Today’s Match
With Pant returning to good form this season and Starc still being one of the most feared pacers in T20 cricket, this battle could be crucial. If Pant comes in during the middle overs while Starc is bowling, we might see fireworks—or a tactical contest of skill.
Based on stats, Pant has dominated (in just one ball!), but Starc has the experience and pace to change things quickly. Expect Delhi to be cautious early, but if Pant settles in, this could be a thrilling face-off.
