Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Embarrassing Duck For Rishabh Pant On LSG Debut; DC Set 210-Run Target

 It is time for a highly anticipated clash in the IPL 2025. The Delhi Capitals will be taking on the Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth game of the tournament. The prime USP of the match is the direct swap of star players, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul between the teams. 

The match will take place at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium im Visakhapatnam. Before the game gets on the way, here is what we can expect from the game. 

How Will The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave In IPL 2025?

The pitch at Vizag has been a batting paradise in recent times, with an impressive average first innings score of 215 runs and second innings score of 154. Teams batting first have dominated, winning 100% of the matches last season, indicating a clear advantage to setting a target rather than chasing. The significant drop in second innings scores suggests the pitch tends to slow down considerably as the match progresses.

DC vs LSG Toss Prediction

The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first, bucking the usual IPL trend. Historical data shows that teams batting first at this venue have had an overwhelming advantage, with a 100% win rate. Interestingly, all toss winners who went on to win the match also won the overall game, suggesting the toss could play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

DC vs LSG Predicted Score Today

Innings Predicted Score Win Probability If Achieved

1st innings 184-204 DC: 55%, LSG: 45%

2nd innings 129-149 Batting first team: 100%

DC vs LSG Predicted Top Performers

Delhi Capitals

Player Roles

Axar Patel All-rounder

Kuldeep Yadav Bowler

KL Rahul Top-order Batter

Lucknow Super Giants

Player Roles

Rishabh Pant

Middle-order batter

Nicholas Pooran Finisher

Ayush Badoni Middle-order batter

DC vs LSG Momentum Changers

Factor Threshold Impact on Win Probability

Powerplay Score >60 +15% win probability for batting team

Early Wickets (first 6 overs) >=3 +20% win probability for bowling team

Big Over in Death (16-20) >=20 runs +12% win probability for batting team

Sweet Spot Score (1st innings) 205-225 65% win probability for team batting first

DC vs LSG Phase-Based Advantages

The key phase wise battles that might be important in this game are -

Death overs show the highest run rate (9.05) with a wicket rate of 9.0

Middle overs have seen a similar run rate (9.04) with a wicket rate of 6.29

Powerplay has the lowest run rate (8.42) with a wicket rate of 5.56

DC vs LSG Predicted Game Changers

Player Team Key Strength Impact

Jake Fraser-McGurk DC Explosive powerplay batting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mukesh Kumar DC Death over bowling ⭐⭐⭐

David Miller LSG Finishing with the bat ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ravi Bishnoi LSG Middle over bowling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DC vs LSG Win Probability

DC vs LSG, Win Probability [Source: OneCricket]

DC vs LSG OneCricket's Predicted Winner

Our comprehensive analysis gives Delhi Capitals a 55% win probability in this encounter. The advantage of batting first at this venue and DC's impressive lineup could prove decisive in what promises to be an exciting match between these IPL contenders. Another factor could be LSG missing some key players due to injuries. With that incorporated, we can say the match is title in DC's favour by 70-30.

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