The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is in full swing, and Match 4 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This highly anticipated match will bring excitement, as key players from both sides look to make an impact. With a thrilling contest on the cards, let’s dive into the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, playing XI, pitch report, and other crucial match details.
DC vs LSG Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025, Match 4
- Date: [Insert Date]
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioCinema
DC vs LSG: Match Preview
This match will be a crucial one as Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants battle it out early in the season. Both teams have made significant changes to their squad, with star players KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant swapping sides. This adds an extra layer of excitement, as both will look to prove their worth against their former teams.
Head-to-Head Record
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have faced off in competitive matches before, with LSG having an edge in past seasons. However, with new team combinations, DC will look to dominate this time.
DC vs LSG: Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mitchell Starc
- Mukesh Kumar
- T Natarajan
- Impact Player: Mohit Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Prince Yadav
- Impact Player: Shahbaz Ahmed
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Visakhapatnam’s pitch is known to favor batters, with high scores recorded in previous IPL matches. The surface offers good bounce, and pacers tend to get more wickets than spinners.
- Last season’s 1st innings scores: 191/5 & 272/7
- Pacers’ wicket share: 78.57%
- Chasing or Batting First? Teams batting first have had more success on this ground. A score around 180+ should be competitive.
- Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 28°C. No chance of rain.
Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction
Faf du Plessis (DC)
- Proven opener who can maximize the powerplay overs.
- Has 89 runs in Visakhapatnam at a strike rate of 139.06.
- Recent scores: 19, 14, 87, 14 & 15.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
- Key wicket-taker, even on flat pitches.
- Stats vs RHBs in IPL 2024: 11 wickets, avg. 19.54, econ. 8.72.
- Recent bowling figures: 0/45, 3/19, 2/24, 3/19 & 2/32.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
- LSG’s main batter against DC’s strong spin attack.
- Has struggled against Kuldeep Yadav (dismissed 5 times in 64 balls).
- Recent scores: 42, 8, 58*, 0* & 8.
Shardul Thakur (LSG)
- All-rounder who contributes with bat and ball.
- Might bowl in the death overs, increasing wicket chances.
- Recent figures: 2/41, 1/46, 0/41, 1/41 & 4/25.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
KL Rahul (DC) (Captain Option)
- Has 76 runs in Visakhapatnam at an avg. of 25.33.
- Good record against LSG bowlers.
- Recent scores: 55, 5, 29, 25 & 28.
Axar Patel (DC) (Vice-Captain Option)
- All-rounder who can impact with bat and ball.
- Stats vs RHBs in IPL 2024: 8 wickets, avg. 25.87, econ. 6.68.
- Recent scores: 15, 5, 15, 2 & 56*.
Rishabh Pant (LSG) (Captain Option)
- Has 229 runs in Visakhapatnam at an avg. of 28.62.
- Will likely bat in the top 3, increasing his impact.
- Recent scores: 2*, 49, 0, 4 & 15.
Player to Avoid in Fantasy Cricket
Abdul Samad (LSG)
- Inconsistent performer, unlikely to get enough balls to make an impact.
- Batting lower in the order reduces his fantasy potential.
Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Small League Team:
- Captain: KL Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Axar Patel
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aiden Markram
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar
Grand League Team:
- Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: David Miller, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Marsh
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
DC vs LSG Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals have a more balanced squad and fewer missing key players compared to LSG. With KL Rahul leading the charge and strong bowling options, DC is likely to have the upper hand. Expect Delhi Capitals to win this clash.
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