Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 4 of IPL 2025 on Monday, March 24, at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both teams are eager to start their campaign on a winning note since they narrowly missed the playoffs last season due to net run rate.

Delhi Capitals Aim for a Strong Start

DC has named Axar Patel as captain, while KL Rahul will take charge as wicket keeper-batter. Moreover, their top order features Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Rahul, ensuring a solid batting foundation. In addition, DC boasts a strong bowling attack with Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav. Since they will play their first two matches in Visakhapatnam, they will try to secure early points and gain momentum.

Lucknow Super Giants Struggle with Injuries

Meanwhile, LSG has appointed Rishabh Pant as captain after signing him for a record ₹27 crore. Furthermore, their batting lineup includes powerful hitters like Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller, adding depth to their squad. However, injuries have weakened their bowling attack. Unfortunately, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan are unavailable. As a result, LSG has signed Shardul Thakur to replace Mohsin. Notably, Thakur is expected to play a key role in the middle and death overs.

DC vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other five times in IPL history. So far, LSG leads the rivalry with three wins, whereas DC has won two matches.

Probable Playing XIs for DC vs LSG

Delhi Capitals (DC): Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph.

Match Preview

Overall, DC will aim to make the most of their home advantage. On the other hand, LSG must overcome their injury challenges to stay competitive. Nevertheless, both teams have powerful batting lineups and key match-winners. Therefore, this clash promises to be an exciting battle in IPL 2025.