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DC will take on LSG in Match 4. [Source - IPL/x.com]
On Monday, Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 4 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The mouthwatering clash will take place at the ACA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Delhi Capitals will start a new era under the new leadership of Axar Patel. The squad boasts a good mixture of youth and experience with a fresh goal to clinch their first-ever title.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants has also appointed a new captain in the form of Rishabh Pant. They have plenty of injury concerns coming into this game, but will be aiming to put those aside and focus on getting the maximum points from their trip down south.
DC Vs LSG Historical Overview in IPL
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have taken on each other in a total of 5 IPL games, where Lucknow has secured three wins, while DC getting the better of the Giants on the other two occasions.
DC and LSG Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel (WK), KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan.
Lucknow Super Giants
Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Prince Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph.
Top Run-Scorers in DC Vs LSG
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Rishabh Pant - 157 runs
Rishabh Pant was a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals during his time there until last season. While playing for them, the southpaw has done well against the likes of Lucknow Super Giants, where he has 157 runs at an average of 52.3 at a strike-rate of 138.9 across four matches.
KL Rahul - 153 runs
KL Rahul will be featuring for Delhi Capitals in this year's IPL. He was one of the top contributors with the bat in matches involving these two sides. The dynamic keeper-batter has 153 runs at an average of 30.60 across 5 games.
Nicholas Pooran- 97 runs
Nicholas Pooran is third in the list of highest run-scorers in DC vs LSG fixture. The explosive left-handed batter has 97 runs at an average of 32.33 and a strike-rate of 197.96 while representing the Lucknow Super Giants.
Top Wicket-Takers In DC Vs LSG
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ravi Bishnoi - 8 wickets
Ravi Bishnoi has been one of the most consistent match-winners for Lucknow Super Giants over the years. The prolific leg spinner has scalped 8 wickets at an average of 16.50 and a strike-rate of 15 against Delhi for LSG.
Kuldeep Yadav - 7 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav has been a crucial part of the Delhi Capitals in the recent past. The left-arm chinaman has impressive record against the Super Giants with 7 wickets at an average of 21.14 and a strike-rate of 16.
Shardul Thakur - 4 wickets
Shardul Thakur has been part of this fixture in the past while playing for the Capitals. He finds himself third in the highest wicket taker’s list in DC vs LSG as he has taken 4 wickets at a strike-rate of 11.50 and average of 17.25 across two games.
DC Vs LSG Key Stats
Delhi Capitals’ Key Records
- Kuldeep Yadav has been DC’s best bowler since IPL 2022 - 47 wickets, 24.51 average and 18.09 strike-rate.
- Tristan Stubbs can be a lethal option considering LSG and he took a wicket every fourth ball in IPL last year.
- Tristan Stubbs was one of the best finishers in last year's IPL - 202 runs at a strike-rate of 252.50.
- Faf du Plessis was one of the best openers in the powerplay in IPL 2024 - 309 runs at a strike-rate of 159.28.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk was striking at 250.94 and scored 266 inside the powerplay in IPL last year.
- Mukesh Kumar was striking a wicket every 10.12 balls in the death overs in IPL 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Key Records
- Nicholas Pooran has been one of the most consistent performers as a middle order batter during the middle overs in IPL since 2022 - 707 runs (second most), 58.92 average and a strike-rate of 157.46.
- Rishabh Pant in IPL matches at Vishakhapatnam - 220 runs. 36.7 average and a strike-rate of 170.5.
- Ayush Badoni has been the highest run scorer in death overs for Lucknow Super Giants in their history - 332 runs, 23.71 average and 171.13 strike-rate.
- David Miller will be a key player for LSG as a finisher down the order. He has been terrific with the bat in the death overs after IPL 2024 - 195 runs, 48.8 average and 191.2 strike-rate.
- Abdul Samad recent form in domestic T20s - 139 runs, 27.80 average and 151.08 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In DC Vs LSG Match 4 Of IPL 2025
- Axar Patel need 33 runs to complete 1000 runs for Delhi Capitals.
- Rishabh Pant need boundaries to complete 300 fours in IPL.
- Mitchell Starc is 2 wickets away from completing 50 T20 wickets in India.
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