The fourth match of the TATA IPL 2025 will feature a thrilling clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are entering this season with new leadership and revamped squads. DC will be led by Axar Patel, while LSG has appointed Rishabh Pant as their new captain.
Match Details
Match | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match 4 |
Date | Monday, March 24, 2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Broadcast | Star Sports & JioHotstar |
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DC vs LSG Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss Today Match?
Based on the toss trends and analysis from the last 10 matches:
- Delhi Capitals have won 4 out of their last 5 tosses against LSG.
- DC have a strong toss record at home, winning 75% of tosses at home venues.
- LSG’s toss win rate is higher overall (70%), but DC have the edge in head-to-head toss stats.
👉 Likely Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals Won & Chose to Bowl First
Match Preview & Team Overview
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC look strong on paper with an experienced top order and a world-class bowling lineup. The trio of KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Jake Fraser-McGurk adds power at the top. Meanwhile, the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and T Natarajan, along with spin threats Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, make DC a well-rounded team.
Key Players to Watch:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Known for his explosive starts.
- Axar Patel: All-rounder and DC’s new skipper.
- Mitchell Starc: Leading the pace attack.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG’s batting lineup looks stacked with Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller in the middle order. However, their major concern lies in the injury-hit pace attack, missing key bowlers like Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, and Mayank Yadav.
Key Players to Watch:
- Nicholas Pooran: LSG’s top finisher with a 178+ strike rate.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Lead spinner for LSG and a wicket-taking threat.
- Rishabh Pant: LSG’s captain and former DC star.
Pitch Report – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag
- Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly, flat surface.
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~170 runs
- Spin Impact: Pitch offers turn in the middle overs.
- Recent IPL Matches: Scores of 191-5 and 272-7 in first innings last season.
👉 Best Strategy: Bat first and put up a 180–200+ score.
Weather Report – Visakhapatnam
- Temperature: 27°C – 33°C
- Humidity: ~68%
- Rain Chances: Very low – clear conditions expected
✅ Full match likely without interruption.
Head-to-Head: DC vs LSG in IPL
Total Matches | DC Wins | LSG Wins |
---|---|---|
5 | 2 | 3 |
Delhi won both matches against Lucknow in IPL 2024 and will aim for a third straight win.
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Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
Scenario 1: DC win the toss and bat
- Predicted Score: 185–195
- Match Winner: Delhi Capitals
Scenario 2: DC bowl first
- LSG Predicted Score: 165–175
- Match Winner: Delhi Capitals
👉 Likely Winner: Delhi Capitals
DC’s balanced squad, better form, and LSG’s bowling weaknesses tilt the prediction in their favor.
Final Prediction Summary
Category | Prediction |
---|---|
Toss Winner | Delhi Capitals |
Match Winner | Delhi Capitals |
Best Batter | Nicholas Pooran (LSG) |
Best Bowler | Axar Patel (DC) |
Pitch Condition | Batting-friendly |
Ideal Toss Decision | Bat First |
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