The fourth match of IPL 2025 will see Delhi Capitals face Lucknow Super Giants at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The game is set for March 24 at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams will be eager to begin their campaign with a win after underwhelming performances last season. Delhi Capitals have appointed Axar Patel as captain, while Lucknow Super Giants will be led by Rishabh Pant. Delhi finished sixth in IPL 2024, missing out on the playoffs, while Lucknow ended seventh.
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DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction
Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad and Axar Patel as their new captain. The team has acquired KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc, adding experience and balance. After missing the playoffs last season, Delhi will aim for a strong comeback.
Lucknow Super Giants finished seventh in IPL 2024 with seven wins and seven losses. Their explosive batting lineup in 2025 looks promising, with Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran strengthening the top order. The middle order is expected to feature Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, and David Miller. Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, and Mohsin Khan will spearhead the pace attack, while Ravi Bishnoi leads the spin department. Shahbaz Ahmed and Markram could be used as part-time spinners.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Coin Toss
The weather looks perfect at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Clear skies and a warm 32°C temperature are expected, with no rain disruptions.
Batting first has been the preferred strategy at this venue. Last season, the pitch favored high scores, with first-innings totals of 191-5 and 272-7 in two matches. Given past results, the side winning the toss might choose to bat first.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Who Will Win?
Lucknow Super Giants have powerful batters, but their weak bowling attack could be a big problem. With many fast bowlers missing, Delhi Capitals have the upper hand. Lucknow needs a strong batting show to stay in the game. But with a balanced team and Axar Patel as captain, Delhi Capitals looks set to win this match.
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Top Batters
DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction – Batting First Team Scores
Last season, the pitch favored high scores, with first-innings totals of 191-5 and 272-7 in two matches. Historically, teams batting first here average 168 runs, but recent trends suggest higher targets. Both teams will aim for a total between 180-200 to stay competitive.
DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction – Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
- Abishek Porel (wk)
- KL Rahul
- J Fraser-McGurk
- T Stubbs
- F du Plessis
- AR Sharma
- Axar Patel (C)
- KL Yadav
- Mitchell Starc
- T Natarajan
- MM Sharma
- Impact Player options: Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair
Lucknow Super Giants
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- David Miller
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shardul Thakur
- Akash Singh
- Impact Player options: M Siddharth, Arshin Kulkarni
DC vs LSG Live Score IPL 2025
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DC vs LSG Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | LSG Won | DC Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
DC vs LSG Betting Odds and Betting Rate
Bookies favor Delhi Capitals to win at 1.80 odds, with LSG trailing at 2.10. Expect them to maintain their ruthless form against LSG.
DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction – Betting Tips
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Rishabh Pant – Over 2.5 Fours: Pant has averaged four fours per game in his last two IPL matches at Vizag. Overall, he averages 2.3 fours per match at this venue. Given his aggressive batting style, he is expected to clear 2.5 fours in this game.
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Total Match Fours – Over 29.5: The last two IPL seasons at Vizag have seen an average of 31.5 fours per match. With a batting-friendly surface, expect another high-boundary game.
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Total Match Runs – Over 400: Vizag is known for high-scoring T20 games. Last season, the average total match score in the two IPL games played here was 400. Both DC and LSG boast power-packed batting lineups, making another run-fest likely.
Last Updated on March 24, 2025
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