The much-anticipated fourth match of IPL 2025 will see the Delhi Capitals (DC) take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
This clash marks the beginning of the season for both teams as they aim to set the tone for their campaigns.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Date: March 24, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network
Team Updates
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad and renewed ambitions after struggling in previous seasons.
Under the leadership of Axar Patel, who replaces Rishabh Pant as captain, DC aims to make a strong start to their campaign. The team has strengthened its batting lineup and bowling attack during the auction.
Key players to watch:
- Faf du Plessis: The newly appointed vice-captain and experienced opener will play a crucial role in anchoring the innings.
- Mitchell Starc: A key addition to DC’s bowling unit, Starc brings pace and experience to the attack.
- Axar Patel: The captain and all-rounder will be pivotal in both batting and bowling departments.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
With KL Rahul moving to Delhi Capitals, LSG has appointed Rishabh Pant as their new captain for IPL 2025. Pant’s leadership will be pivotal as LSG looks to improve on their previous season’s performance.
Key players to watch:
- Rishabh Pant: The newly appointed captain and wicketkeeper-batsman will be crucial in both leadership and scoring runs at a brisk pace.
- Nicholas Pooran: Known for his explosive batting, Pooran will be essential in providing momentum during the middle overs.
- Avesh Khan: As one of LSG’s leading bowlers, Khan’s ability to take early wickets will be critical in containing DC’s batting lineup.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known for being batting-friendly with some assistance for spinners as the game progresses.
Teams batting first tend to have an advantage here, especially if they post scores above 170.
- Average first innings score: ~165 runs
- Teams batting first win percentage: ~55%
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for Visakhapatnam indicates clear skies with temperatures around 29°C during match time.
Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, potentially aiding batters and making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball.
Match Insights
Both teams bring unique strengths to this contest:
- DC will rely on their strong top-order batting and experienced pace attack led by Mitchell Starc.
- LSG will look to capitalize on Rishabh Pant’s leadership and their spin options like Ravi Bishnoi to counter DC’s batting lineup.
