IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Match Preview, Playing XI, and Key Updates

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set for an electrifying clash as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This highly anticipated match will see star players facing their former teams, adding extra excitement for cricket fans.

Rishabh Pant’s Return – A Key Highlight

One of the biggest talking points is Rishabh Pant’s return, but this time as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman was released by DC ahead of last year’s mega auction and was later picked up by LSG for a record-breaking ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.

KL Rahul’s Uncertainty for DC

Delhi Capitals may face a major setback as their star batter, KL Rahul, might miss this crucial encounter. Rahul, who moved to DC after a controversial exit from LSG, has not been confirmed in the playing XI. DC captain Axar Patel has remained tight-lipped about his availability, leaving fans guessing until the final team announcement.

Predicted Playing XIs for DC vs LSG

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing XI:

• Mitchell Marsh

• Aryan Juyal

• Rishabh Pant (c & wk)

• Nicholas Pooran

• Ayush Badoni

• David Miller

• Shahbaz Ahmed

• Shardul Thakur

• Ravi Bishnoi

• Akash Singh

• Shamar Joseph

Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing XI:

• Jake Fraser-McGurk

• Faf du Plessis

• Abhishek Porel

• KL Rahul (if available)

• Axar Patel (c)

• Tristan Stubbs

• Ashutosh Sharma

• Mitchell Starc

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Mukesh Kumar

• T Natarajan

Injury Concerns for LSG

LSG faces a major challenge in their bowling department due to injuries. Mohsin Khan has been replaced by Shardul Thakur, while Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep, and Avesh Khan are also likely to miss the match, affecting LSG’s pace attack.

Match Details – DC vs LSG, IPL 2025

• Date: March 24, 2025

• Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

• Live Streaming & Score Updates: https://cricktobuzz.com

This Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 match is expected to be a high-voltage contest with star players, tactical battles, and intense cricketing action. Stay tuned for live updates and exclusive coverage of this thrilling IPL encounter.