Now that the second half of the 2025 Indian Premier League has begun, certain teams have a chance to turn things around. On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
With five victories and three losses, LSG is presently sixth in the standings after an inconsistent start to the season. After defeating the Rajasthan Royals in their opening encounter of the competition, the team captained by Rishabh Pant will now face a strong opponent who will be seeking revenge.
On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals have had an incredible campaign thus far, and even with their defeat by the Gujarat Titans, they are still in a strong position to finish in the top two teams in the tournament as well as qualify for the playoffs. After seven games, the team led by Axar Patel is in second place with five wins and just two losses.
IPL stats and records at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
| Matches Played | 89 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 49 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 38 |
| Matches With No Result | 02 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Team Total | 246 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 211 |
Key Player Battles for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC), Match 40
1. KL Rahul vs Shardul Thakur
Shardul has taken the most wickets for the Super Giants this season, but KL Rahul is currently the Capitals’ best hitter. Rahul has a slight advantage over him, but these two have also engaged in some amazing fights in the past. Rahul is averaging 37.50 and has a strike rate of 187.50 against Thakur, despite the fact that Thakur has dismissed him twice.
2. Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav
Though Rishabh Pant might not be in the best of forms, he is still regarded as one of the most destructive batters to ever grace the field. However, he will be facing an in-form Kuldeep Yadav, who has an incredible record against him. The left-arm wrist spinner has dismissed the swashbuckling batter thrice in the tournament, who averages only 7.66 against him and has a strike rate of only 92.00.
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