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Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 40 Match Summary

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Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 40, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 22, 2025

Lucknow Super Giants

159/6 (20.0/20)

Delhi Capitals

161/2 (17.5/20)

Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Mukesh Kumar

4/33(4)

LSG 159/6

Top Batsmen

Aiden Markram

52 (33)

2x4s
3x6s
157.57SR

Mitchell Marsh

45 (36)

3x4s
1x6s
125SR

Top Bowlers

Mukesh Kumar

ECON 8.25

OVERS

33/4

R/W

Mitchell Starc

ECON 6.25

OVERS

25/1

R/W

DC 161/2

Top Batsmen

KL Rahul

57 (42)

3x4s
3x6s
135.71SR

Abishek Porel

51 (36)

5x4s
1x6s
141.66SR

Top Bowlers

Aiden Markram

ECON 10.00

OVERS

30/2

R/W

Avesh Khan

ECON 6.33

OVERS

19/0

R/W

Right then, Delhi Capitals started the evening in second place and have stayed there after the win, but are now level on points with GT, both teams inching towards sealing a playoff berth. With the season just over the halfway mark, every game starts to become more and more crucial. Next up, it is Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on an in-form Mumbai Indians side in Hyderabad. That game will be played on Wednesday, 23 April and will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can also tune in a lot earlier to our build-up to that game. Cheers!

Mukesh Kumar is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his four-fer in the first innings. Mukesh says that he found it fun to bowl on this wicket. Adds that when he came in to bowl his 2nd over, he talked to Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera and the focus was to bowl a bit fuller and vary the pace. Mentions that he was always in talks with the skipper, who also gave him information on what to bowl. Adds that the wicket of Mitchell Marsh was probably the biggest one, as he was set and it was crucial that he got him out. Ends by saying that this is the kind of performance he tried to put on in the earlier matches but it didn't happen until tonight and he is very happy about it.

Axar Patel, the victorious captain of Delhi Capitals says the way they came back with the ball was special. Mentions that he was giving himself time to recover from the finger injury but since it is now fixed, and with the kind of rhythm he was in, he bowled all four overs on the trot up front. Mentions that he looked at a few matchups, keeping in mind the dimensions and playing on the minds of the batters with all his bowling changes. States that he plays according to the situation and keeps his thoughts clear as to what is needed and which bowler to target. Concludes that as a unit, they will have to improve the fielding.

The Presentation ceremony...

Abishek Porel, one of DC's standout batters in this game, is down for a chat. He says that he planned to make full use of the Powerplay and after that, he tried to use the big gaps on this particular ground and go after the right deliveries. On his partnership with KL Rahul, Porel says that KL told him that it was a matter of 1-2 overs and keeping the dot balls to a minimum was the main thing, as they had the prowess to make up the boundaries later on.

Rishabh Pant, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, reflects on the game. He says they knew they were at least 20 runs short and the toss plays a crucial role at this venue. Adds that they had to stay in the hunt for as long as they could but the conditions got better in the second innings but that can never be an excuse. Talks about the Impact Substitute and says they are trying to fit Mayank Yadav back in who has just returned from the NCA. Says they will have to figure things out and regroup heading into the next game.

Earlier in the game, Axar Patel won the toss and opted to field first on a track that might have had something in it early for the bowlers. However, given the rich vein of form the LSG openers are, they got off to another solid start, mustering up 87 runs in the first 10 overs when Aiden Markram got out after breaching the 50-run mark. This triggered a mini collapse as Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar ripped through the LSG top order. Ayush Badoni led a mini fightback, but Mukesh Kumar and the DC bowlers overall closed out things well, restricting LSG to an under-par total.

A second loss in the last three games after winning three on the trot and Lucknow Super Giants are seriously hampering their chances of securing a playoffs spot. Their NRR was already the lowest of all those teams on 10 points, and they have now played 9 matches, whereas others around them have played 8. Shardul Thakur bowled a loose first over, allowing DC to start strongly, and even after Aiden Markram picked up a wicket, LSG couldn't build on it. Markram then came back in the middle phase to get another wicket but it was already a bit too late and the home side were beaten comprehensively. Avesh Khan bowled well and so did Digvesh Singh but Ravi Bishnoi and Shardul Thakur were off colour.

A win that was set up brilliantly in the first innings. DC fought back hard with the ball and have now been clinical with the bat as well. Karun Nair and Abishek Porel started quickly, notching up 15 runs off the first over, but Nair soon departed. KL Rahul joined Porel at the crease and the pair put on a 69-run stand with Porel picking up his first half century of the season. Once he departed, Rahul continued to anchor the innings as Axar Patel took on the spinners and killed any hopes of an LSG comeback then and there. Rahul went on to score yet another Fifty and even brought up 5000 runs in IPL as DC cruised to the win.

DELHI CAPITALS ARE BACK TO WINNING WAYS! DC complete the double over Lucknow Super Giants and join Gujarat Titans at the summit of the points table with their 6th win of the season.

Over 17.5 : 161/2

10 Runs

117.1
117.2
117.3
117.4
617.5

KL Rahul

57 (42)

A. Patel

34 (20)

P. Yadav

2.5-0-23-0

17.5

Prince Yadav To KL Rahul

SIX! A fitting way to wrap the game. Delhi Capitals win by 8 wickets and 13 balls to spare! Prince Yadav bangs it into the deck, on a back of a length, over middle. It sits up nicely for KL who pulls it over mid-wicket for six run.

17.4

Prince Yadav To Axar Patel

Full and on middle and leg, Axar Patel drives it dead stright to the right of long on for a single.

17.3

Prince Yadav To KL Rahul

Very full, on off, KL Rahul drills it to long on for a single. Gets to 5000 runs in the IPL. And becomes the fastest to reach there, beating David Warner's previous record.

17.2

Prince Yadav To Axar Patel

Back of a length, over middle, Axar Patel nails the pull but straight to deep mid-wicket for one.

17.1

Prince Yadav To KL Rahul

FIFTY for KL Rahul! This reinvented version of Rahul is turning into a massive asset for the Delhi Capitals. Another top-notch knock, anchoring the chase with maturity and precision. His third this season and 40th in the IPL. Fuller than a length, on middle, KL Rahul tucks it to mid-wicket and scampers through for a quick run.

Over 17 : 151/2

10 Runs

116.1
116.2
116.3
116.4
616.5
016.6

A. Patel

32 (18)

KL Rahul

49 (39)

D. Singh

4-0-24-0

16.6

Digvesh Singh To Axar Patel

The wrong'un, outside off, Axar Patel looks to cut but misses. Delhi Capitals need 9 more runs off 18 balls.

16.5

Digvesh Singh To Axar Patel

SIX! BANG! Slightly overpitched by Digvesh Singh, on middle and leg, Axar Patel clubs it way over cow corner for a biggie.

16.4

Digvesh Singh To KL Rahul

Full, on off, KL Rahul cuts it square on the off side for a single.

16.3

Digvesh Singh To Axar Patel

DROPPED by Prince Yadav! Just sums up this game for LSG! Short and outside off, Axar Patel looks to power it through the off side with a slice but gets an outside edge that goes to the left of short third. Prince settles under it and tries to take a reverse cup, but the ball just pops out of his hand. Single taken.

16.2

Digvesh Singh To KL Rahul

Drops it very short and on off, KL cuts it to deep point for a single.

16.1

Digvesh Singh To Axar Patel

Tossed up, on the pads, Axar Patel tucks it to long on for a single.

Strategic Break! Delhi Capitals have taken complete control of the chase in the middle overs and are now just inches away from sealing another win over LSG. KL Rahul has looked assured, anchoring the innings with calm authority, while Axar Patel has complemented him perfectly. With only 19 needed off the final 24 balls and plenty of wickets in hand, it's looking more like a formality than a fight. LSG, at this point, will need nothing short of a miracle, perhaps a flurry of wickets or a dramatic collapse to script an unlikely comeback.

Over 16 : 141/2

14 Runs

415.1
115.2
615.3
015.4
115.5
215.6

KL Rahul

47 (37)

A. Patel

24 (14)

S. Thakur

2-0-28-0

15.6

Shardul Thakur To KL Rahul

Fuller in length, on off, KL Rahul drives it to deep cover. A wayward throw helps the batters sneak in the second run. Delhi Capitals need 19 runs off 24 balls.

15.5

Shardul Thakur To Axar Patel

Fired in full, on middle, Axar Patel shovels it to mid-wicket for a single.

15.4

Shardul Thakur To Axar Patel

Bangs it short and over middle, Axar Patel indecisive of whether to play or leave, drops his wrists at the last moment and lets it pass.

15.3

Shardul Thakur To Axar Patel

SIX! Muscled away! Shardul Thakur rolls his fingers over the ball and keeps it on a back of a length, over middle, Axar Patel stays rooted, deep in the crease and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

15.2

Shardul Thakur To KL Rahul

Fuller and on middle, KL Rahul drives it to long on for a single.

15.1

Shardul Thakur To KL Rahul

FOUR! Not the kind of start Shardul Thakur had hoped for on his return to the attack. HE drops it way too short and angles it into the left shoulder of the batter with pace off. KL Rahul is early on the pull but manages to get just enough bat on the ball to glide it past the keeper to his left for a boundary.

Halt! A bit of a hold up in proceedings, not quite sure why. It seems like a change of bat or change of gloves and after a bit of miscommunication, everything is sorted out. Also, Shardul Thakur returns to the attack.

Over 15 : 127/2

6 Runs

014.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
414.5
1 WD 14.6
014.6

A. Patel

17 (11)

KL Rahul

40 (34)

A. Khan

3-0-19-0

14.6

Avesh Khan To Axar Patel

Gets that one spot-on and just 6 off the over even with the boundary. Slightly pace off and bowled well short over middle, Axar Patel looks to wait back and ramp but is beaten by the lack of pace. 33 needed now off 30 balls.

Full Commentary

17 OV

10 Runs

D. Singh to A. Patel KL Rahul

116.1
116.2
116.3
116.4
616.5
016.6

16 OV

14 Runs

S. Thakur to KL Rahul A. Patel

415.1
115.2
615.3
015.4
115.5
215.6

15 OV

6 Runs

A. Khan to KL Rahul A. Patel

014.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
414.5
1 WD 14.6
014.6

14 OV

13 Runs

R. Bishnoi to KL Rahul A. Patel

013.1
013.2
113.3
613.4
013.5
613.6

13 OV

3 Runs

A. Khan to KL Rahul A. Patel

112.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
112.5
112.6

12 OV

9 Runs

A. Markram to KL Rahul A. Porel A. Patel

611.1
111.2
111.3
111.4
W 11.5
011.6

11 OV

16 Runs

R. Bishnoi to A. Porel KL Rahul

610.1
110.2
610.3
210.4
110.5
010.6

10 OV

11 Runs

A. Markram to A. Porel KL Rahul

29.1
49.2
19.3
29.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

3 Runs

D. Singh to A. Porel KL Rahul

08.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

7 Runs

R. Bishnoi to A. Porel KL Rahul

17.1
17.2
27.3
17.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

5 Runs

D. Singh to A. Porel KL Rahul

16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
06.6

6 OV

10 Runs

A. Khan to KL Rahul A. Porel

45.1
05.2
15.3
45.4
15.5
05.6

5 OV

6 Runs

P. Yadav to A. Porel KL Rahul

14.1
04.2
04.3
44.4
04.5
14.6

4 OV

10 Runs

A. Markram to A. Porel K. Nair KL Rahul

13.1
03.2
1 WD 3.3
63.3
W 3.4
13.5
13.6

3 OV

7 Runs

P. Yadav to A. Porel

02.1
02.2
42.3
22.4
02.5
12.6

2 OV

6 Runs

D. Singh to K. Nair A. Porel

11.1
01.2
41.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

15 Runs

S. Thakur to A. Porel K. Nair

10.1
40.2
40.3
1 WD 0.4
1 LB 0.4
40.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Weather Clear
Toss Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field
Result Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets
Player of the Match Mukesh Kumar
Umpire Sai Darshan Kumar (IND), Kaushik Gandhi (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)