Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals: The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, hosted at the Ekana Stadium, features Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) competing against the mighty Delhi Capitals (DC).
Securing a victory in the forthcoming clash holds great significance for both teams to rank in the first two spots of the points table. LSG, having lost their campaign opener against DC, aims to seek revenge with a convincing victory. The Rishabh Pant-led side is still in the playoffs race following a 2-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) that helped them grab 10 points and +0.088 Net Run Rate (NRR).
On the other side, DC aims to bounce back after their 7-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans. However, the Axar Patel-led side with 10 points and +0.589 NRR still have 7 more games to go and require just 3 to 4 victories to seal their berth in the playoffs.
Let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats of LSG vs DC, weather and pitch reports, toss importance, expected playing XI, and impact subs list, which helps to determine the winner of the upcoming clash.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match Details
| IPL Season | 2025 (18th edition) |
| Match Number | 40 |
| Date | April 22 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Seating Capacity | 50,100 |
| Timings (IST) | 07:30 pm |
Head-to-Head Stats of LSG vs DC in IPL: Overall Records and At Ekana Stadium
LSG and DC hold 3 victories each out of 6 matches played since 2022, and the below tabulated head-to-head stats provide the detailed information:
Overall Records in IPL (From 2022 to Present):
| Stats | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals |
| Total Matches Played | 6 | 6 |
| Won | 3 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 209/8 (20 overs) in IPL 2025 | 211/9 (19.3 overs) in IPL 2025 |
| Lowest Total | 167/7 in 20 overs (IPL 2024) | 143/9 (20 overs) in IPL 2023 |
| Winnings Batting First | 2 | 1 |
| Winnings Batting Second | 1 | 2 |
At Ekana Stadium:
| Stats | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi Capitals |
| Total Matches Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Total | 193/6 in 20 overs (IPL 2023) | 170/4 in 18.1 overs (IPL 2024) |
| Lowest Total | 167/7 in 20 overs (IPL 2024) | 143/9 (20 overs) in IPL 2023 |
| Winnings Batting First | 1 | 0 |
| Winnings Batting Second | 0 | 1 |
Key Insights from LSG vs DC Rivalry in IPL
- Only once did LSG and DC score a 200-plus total in the same match (IPL 2025 edition).
- Lucknow and Delhi haven’t yet faced each other in the IPL playoffs.
- DC triumphed in both its matches against LSG when they scored 200-plus runs.
Lucknow Latest Weather Forecast Reports for LSG vs DC IPL 2025 Match
- Temperature during LSG vs DC match: 27 °C to 30 °C
- Wind Speed: 22 km/hr
- Humidity: 13%
- Dew Point: -2°
- Cloud Cover: 0%
- Rainfall Chances: 0%
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals: Ekana Stadium Pitch Conditions and Toss Factor
The pitches at Ekana stadium offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with spinners gaining assistance in the middle overs. As the surface is likely to have some grass on it, pacers are certain to benefit in the initial overs.
Also, the dew factor wouldn’t play a major role in the upcoming match, the toss-winning skipper would prefer batting first and post a competitive total between 160 and 200 runs.
LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI Combination and Impact Subs List
Possibly, the following players are expected to be included in the playing XI and impact subs list of LSG and DC in the upcoming match:
LSG Probable Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Aiden Markram | Batter | Overseas |
| 2. | Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder | Overseas |
| 3. | Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas |
| 4. | Rishabh Pant (Captain) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 5. | David Miller | Batter | Overseas |
| 6. | Abdul Samad | All-rounder | Indian |
| 7. | Shardul Thakur | All-rounder | Indian |
| 8. | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler | Indian |
| 9. | Prince Yadav | Bowler | Indian |
| 10. | Digvesh Singh Rathi | Bowler | Indian |
| 11. | Avesh Khan | Bowler | Indian |
LSG Best Impact Player (Out of 5 Substitutes):
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian | Expected Player to be substituted in Playing XI |
| 1. | Ayush Badoni (First Preference) | All-rounder | Indian | Mitchell Marsh |
| 2. | Mayank Yadav (Second Preference) | Bowler | Indian | |
| 3. | Himmat Singh | Batter | Indian | |
| 4. | Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder | Indian | |
| 5. | Matthew Breetzke | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas |
DC Probable Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian |
| 1. | Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper- Batter | Indian |
| 2. | Karun Nair | Batter | Indian |
| 3. | KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Indian |
| 4. | Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas |
| 5. | Axar Patel (Captain) | All-rounder | Indian |
| 6. | Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | Indian |
| 7. | Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder | Indian |
| 8. | Mitchell Starc | Bowler | Overseas |
| 9. | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Indian |
| 10. | Mohit Sharma | Bowler | Indian |
| 11. | Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | Indian |
DC Best Impact Player (Out of 5 Substitutes):
| S.No | Player | Role | Overseas / Indian | Expected Player to be substituted in Playing XI |
| 1. | Jake Fraser-McGurk (First Preference) | Batter | Overseas | Abishek Porel |
| 2. | Faf du Plessis (Second Preference) | Batter | Overseas | |
| 3. | Donovan Ferreira | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Overseas | |
| 4. | Sameer Rizvi | Batter | Indian | |
| 5. | Darshan Nalkande | All-rounder | Indian |
IPL 2025 40th Match Winner Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants or Delhi Capitals?
Based on the head-to-head stats, recent form, and performance at the Ekana stadium, both Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have equal chances of triumphing in the forthcoming match.
Finally, both teams must ensure to build a strong playing XI that consists of a reliable set of batters and bowlers to stay competitive in highly pressurized moments.