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Delhi Capitals will face Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of IPL 2025 at Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Over the next two months, 74 matches will
Delhi Capitals will face Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of IPL 2025 at Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Over the next two months, 74 matches will take place across 13 cities as the IPL fever takes over. The playoffs will be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator scheduled for May 20 and 21 in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 and the final will take place in Kolkata on May 23 and 25, respectively.
Delhi Capitals have undergone significant changes in the mega auction and will be led by Axar Patel this season. Their squad looks well-balanced with the additions of KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc, and they will be eager to make a strong impact.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants will be captained by Rishabh Pant. They finished seventh in the previous edition with seven wins and seven losses. Boasting a power-packed batting lineup, they will be aiming for a better season and a strong start. With two competitive squads, this match promises to be an exciting contest.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Weather: Clear skies with a temperature of around 28°C and humidity at approximately 65%.
Pitch Report: The surface is batting-friendly, offering good bounce and pace. Spinners are expected to play a key role in the middle overs.
Average 1st Innings Score: 154
Toss Insight: While chasing teams have had mixed results, recent trends indicate that batting first has yielded better outcomes.
Players to Include
Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is expected to open the innings for Delhi Capitals alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk. The former South African batter has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL in recent years. With an impressive average of 36 in the league, he has also notched up 37 half-centuries.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Although Jake Fraser-McGurk has struggled with form recently, he showed promising signs in the practice matches leading up to the season. He had an outstanding IPL campaign last year, scoring 330 runs at an average of 37 while maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 234.
Axar Patel
With KL Rahul unavailable for this game, Axar Patel is likely to move up the middle order. He has been in excellent batting form, and his ability to counter spinners will be crucial for Delhi Capitals. While his bowling impact may be slightly reduced due to LSG’s left-hand-heavy lineup, his all-round abilities still make him a strong captaincy option.
Abishek Porel
Despite being selected in only about 8% of fantasy teams for this match, Abishek Porel could be a valuable pick. The young batter is expected to bat at number three, giving him ample time at the crease. In the previous season, he amassed 327 runs at an impressive strike rate of 159.
Tristan Stubbs
With approximately 34% fantasy ownership for this game, Tristan Stubbs could be a strong differential choice. Likely to feature in the lower middle order at No. 5 or 6, he has the ability to make an immediate impact as a finisher. Stubbs had an outstanding previous season, scoring 378 runs at an average of 54 and a blistering strike rate of 190.
Captaincy & Vice Captaincy Picks
KL Rahul (DC)
KL Rahul has a decent record in Visakhapatnam, scoring 76 runs in four innings at an average of 25.33 and a strike rate of 116.92, including a half-century. He has performed well against most LSG bowlers, though Shardul Thakur has dismissed him twice. That said, reports indicate that KL might be unavailable for the first game or a few.
Recent Scores: 55, 5, 29, 25 & 28.
Axar Patel (DC)
Axar Patel is a strong captaincy choice, given his all-round contributions with both bat and ball. In Visakhapatnam, he has picked up four wickets in seven innings at an average of 47.50.
His Recent Scores and bowling figures are 15, 5, 15, 2 & 56* & 1/26, 1/19, 2/32, 2/22 & 2/22.
Rishabh Pant (LSG)
Rishabh Pant is another popular captaincy option and could bat in the top three. He has a solid record in Visakhapatnam, scoring 229 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.62 and a strike rate of 161.26, with two half-centuries.
Pant hasn’t faced Kuldeep Yadav often, but in their limited encounters, Kuldeep has dismissed him twice in 21 balls. His Recent Scores: 2*, 49, 0, 4 & 15.
Final Tips
Prediction
Delhi Capitals appear to have a more well-rounded bowling attack, with Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, and Axar Patel forming a formidable trio. However, Lucknow Super Giants boast a powerful batting lineup, led by Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant, which could shift the momentum in their favor. We are backing Delhi Capitals to win the match, but we might be in for a final over thriller. hi Capitals to win the match, but we might be in for a final over thriller.
