The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of the IPL 2025. The action unfolds at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST. This year, both teams boast new captains – Rishabh Pant at the helm of LSG and Axar Patel leading the charge for DC.
Past Encounters
The head-to-head record between the two teams reveals a closely contested rivalry. Out of the five matches played, LSG have emerged victorious three times, while DC have won twice. Notably, in the previous season, DC won both their encounters against LSG. The highest score posted by DC against LSG is 208 runs, whereas LSG’s highest score against DC stands at 195 runs.
Visakhapatnam Stadium Statistics
The YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium has hosted a total of 15 IPL matches, with the team batting first winning eight times and the chasing team emerging victorious seven times. The highest score at this venue was achieved by the Kolkata Knight Riders, who amassed 272 runs against DC in the previous season. However, the largest successful chase at this ground is a modest 142 runs, suggesting that if the team batting first sets a substantial target, the opposition may find it challenging to overhaul it.
Team Lineups
The Delhi Capitals squad features:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Abhishek Porel
- Axar Patel (Captain)
- Sameer Rizvi
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natarajan
The Lucknow Super Giants squad features:
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (Captain)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shamarh Joseph
- Avesh Khan
With both teams looking to make a strong statement in the tournament, the stage is set for an exciting contest that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.