Match No. 40 of the TATA IPL 2025 will witness a high-stakes clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The match is set to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, starting from 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams are currently in the playoff race. DC is placed second on the points table, while LSG is closely behind in fourth spot. With just a few games left in the league stage, this match becomes crucial for both sides.
Match Overview
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs DC – IPL 2025 Match 40 |
| Date | 22 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcast | Star Sports & JioCinema |
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss Today?
According to recent trends and team stats, Delhi Capitals are likely to win the toss today. In last clash LSG vs DC IPL match 4 Delhi Capitals Won & Chose to Bowl First.
Delhi Capitals Won & Chose to Bowl
Toss Records (Recent Form)
| Team | Tosses Played | Tosses Won | Toss Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 21 | 9 | 42% |
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win the toss
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Match Pitch Report – Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
The pitch at Ekana Stadium has shown support for both batters and bowlers. However, in IPL 2025 so far, chasing teams have had the edge.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 168.67
- Highest Score Chased: 199 by Rajasthan Royals
- Win % While Chasing: 75% (3 out of 4 matches in IPL 2025)
The surface slows down a bit as the game progresses, making spin and slower balls effective in the second innings.
Weather Report
- Rain Forecast: None
- Temperature Range: 27°C to 33°C
- Humidity: Moderate, in the 20s
- Wind: Mild, no major impact expected
Head-to-Head Record: LSG vs DC
| Total Matches | LSG Wins | DC Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The battle has been very close historically, with both teams winning 3 matches each.
See Also:- LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
Team Form: Recent Matches
| Team | Last 3 Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| LSG | W, L, W | 2 |
| DC | L, W, L | 1 |
Key Players to Watch
Lucknow Super Giants
- Nicholas Pooran – 368 runs in 8 matches, SR: 205.58
- Mitchell Marsh – 299 runs, 4 fifties
- Aiden Markram – 274 runs, consistent performer
- Avesh Khan – 8 wickets, crucial at death overs
Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul – 266 runs, former LSG captain knows the conditions well
- Tristan Stubbs – Reliable finisher
- Kuldeep Yadav – 12 wickets, great economy
- Karun Nair – 89, 0, and 31 in last 3 innings
Likely Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shardul Thakur
- Prince Yadav
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Abishek Porel
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Jake Fraser-McGurk / Donovan Ferreira / Faf du Plessis
Who Will Win Today’s Match? – Match Prediction
Scenarios:
- If LSG bat first, they’re likely to post a big score and defend it strongly (as seen against RR).
- If DC bat first, they might post a high total but could struggle to defend (as seen vs GT).
Prediction: LSG have home advantage and momentum, but Delhi Capitals appear better balanced and have already beaten LSG earlier this season. Expect another close game, but Delhi Capitals are slightly ahead as favorites today.
Final Verdict
- Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals
- Match Winner Prediction: Slight edge to Delhi Capitals
