LSG vs DC: Who Will Win Today’s 40th Match of IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League heats up and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Lucknow Super Giants will take on the Delhi Capitals in the 40th Match of the season on April 22. The match will be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow and will begin at 7:30 PM. 

The IPL group stage has reached the mid-season mark, and the much-anticipated Revenge week is underway. With this in mind, the LSG will host visitors Delhi Capitals for the revenge week at their home ground. This clash between teams is charged with some unfinished business. 

The two sides are facing off for the second time this season, and LSG will be hungry to settle the score of the season opener’s gut-wrenching 1-wicket loss against DC. Though LSG lost the season opener but that didn’t take their spirits. After the defeat, the team bounced back strongly and have quietly built solid momentum of their own winning 5 out of 8 matches, and is coming in this match after a thrilling 2-run win over RR. With both teams tied at 10 points, this isn’t just a battle for revenge — it’s a clash that could shape the playoff narrative! 

As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 40, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

LSG vs DC Match Overview

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals: Both teams preview 

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG, with 10 points from 8 matches, has shown its fighting spirit throughout the season. Currently sitting in the 5th place, LSG has experienced a mixed season, but they’ve come out on top in thrilling encounters, such as their recent 2-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals. Coming into this clash, LSG will seek to avenge the opener’s defeat and will be eager to keep the momentum going as they push for a playoff spot.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals have had a strong season so far, sitting in the second spot with 10 points from 7 matches. They started the season with a strong intent, winning it over Lucknow Super Giants, and showed great resilience and firepower with consecutive victories against teams like Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings. However, their recent loss to the Gujarat Titans, where they fell short by 7 wickets despite posting a competitive total, showed the areas they need to improve. Now, coming into this match, with a well-rounded squad, they’ll aim to bounce back stronger in their next match.

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record

LSG vs DC Last 5 Match Form

Indian Premier League 2025,  Ground Stats

Pitch Report 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals- The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The surface in Lucknow has changed drastically, and it heavily favours the batters these days. Previously, it used to assist the spinners, but batters have enjoyed it in recent times. While on some occasions it has aided pacers, on many occasions, it has assisted spinners and led to low-scoring contests. The team that wins the toss should elect to bowl first, as batting can be easier in the second innings.

LSG vs DC Playing 11s (Predicted)

LSG Probable Playing XI:

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

DC Probable Playing XI: 

Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar

LSG vs DC, IPL 2025 Match 40: Key Players to watch out

LSG vs DC Team Prediction – Who Will Win?

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that DC is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the Chasing team will likely win Match 40 of the Indian Premier League 2025.  

However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and LSG’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.

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