That's a wrap for today's live coverage of the LSG-DC clash. KL Rahul makes his mark on the LSG ground yet again, but this time in different colours. Join us tomorrow once again, as Sunrisers Hyderabad host Mumbai Indians.

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Lucknow Super Giants have a fair few problems to solve if they are to launch a playoff run. First and foremost, the form and confidence of their captain Rishabh Pant. Second, their fielding, which was subpar tonight. Third, they'll be desperate to have Mayank Yadav back and firing.

LSG take on Mumbai Indians in their next clash, and that could be a crucial game for their playoff charge.

A sensational victory for Delhi Capitals. They came back into the game with the ball after LSG's opening partnership ended, and controlled proceedings thereafter. Chasing 160 never seemed a challenge, thanks to crucial knocks by Porel, Axar and of course, Rahul. 

DC join GT on 12 points at the top of the IPL 2025 table, while LSG stay at fifth but now have a negative net run-rate.

KL Rahul finishes it off with a 6! Delhi Capitals win at a canter, by 8 wickets, over Lucknow Super Giants. They have completely outclassed LSG at their own den, with LSG's former captain KL Rahul guiding them home expertly.

DC 161/2 (17.5) beat LSG 159/6 (20) by 8 wickets.

50 for KL Rahul, against his former team LSG! What a platform to put up such a composed performance, he has guided Delhi Capitals home. Two balls later, KL Rahul completes 5,000 runs in IPL! He is the fastest to reach that milestone, surpassing David Warner's record.

DC 155/2 (17.4) 

Digvesh Rathi should've had a wicket there. Axar Patel goes for a big hit, mistimes it completely, but an absolute dolly has been put down by Prince Yadav. Poor technique going for the catch, and a nail on the coffin for DC.

And Axar gets 6 two balls later. Misery-compiler.

DC 151/2 (17)

The asking rate is under run-a-ball for DC now. KL Rahul is nearing a half-century against his former side. Delhi Capitals have executed this run chase perfectly and never allowed LSG to get on top. Axar has played a fabulous cameo.

DC 141/2 (16)

Delhi Capitals are trying to finish things off quickly now. Shardul has been brought into the attack, but KL Rahul greeted him with a boundary. Two balls later, Axar Patel smashes his third six, over long-on once again. What a good cameo he's playing here!

DC 138/2 (15.3)

Axar Patel thrashes one through the covers, passes slightly over the fielder, and he gets 4. The camera pans to Sanjiv Goenka in the stands, and he does not look very pleased with how things are going. DC need only 33 runs off 30 balls.

DC 127/2 (15)

Axar Patel 6! Pitched straight by Bishnoi, Axar targets the shorter leg-side boundary and gains a maximum. Two balls later, 6 more, over long-on! Axar is on a roll. Two reliable men in the middle for DC, marshalling this run-chase. 

DC 121/2 (14)

Markram gets one more wicket! The set Abishek Porel departs after completing his half-century. Tries a big shot but picks out the fielder at deep mid-wicket. David Miller, who had dropped Porel on the first ball of the DC innings, makes no mistake this time.

DC 105/2 (12)

Aiden Markram given a third over, and KL Rahul treats himself to another maximum. Comes down the track and sends it back over the bowler's head for a six. He is switching gears perfectly here.

DC 102/1 (11.1)

KL Rahul into the party now! He has taken his time to settle in, but this is a clean hit over mid-wicket for a maximum. Superb slog sweep. Bishnoi has been targetted by Delhi Capitals in this over, and the big shots have paid off.

DC 95/1 (10.4)

Porel gets 6! Great shot by the young left-hander from Bengal, over Bishnoi's head for a straight maximum. Picks up a single next ball, and reaches his half-century. 50 off 33 balls by Porel, he's shown his class yet again.

DC 87/1 (10.2)

Delhi Capitals have reached 80 runs after 10 overs, they're exactly on par with the target of 160. KL Rahul has taken his time to settle in, while Abishek Porel is nearing a half-century. For now, advantage for the visitors.

DC 80/1 (10)

Abishek Porel, risky shot! But he gets 4. Tries a reverse sweep with Aiden Markram coming into the attack, gets it off the top of the bat, but with enough power to help it over the short third man fielder and grab 4 runs.

DC 75/1 (9.2)

Ravi Bishnoi bowls out an economical over, conceding only 7 runs, but LSG have got just one wicket. Digvesh Rathi then bowls out another tidy over, but once again, without any wicket. DC batters playing cautioously for now, with Rahul batting at a strike rate of under 100.

DC 69/1 (9)

Close DRS call! KL Rahul was trapped on the pads by Digvesh Rathi. The umpire gave not out, but Digvesh urged Pant to go for the review. Hawkeye shows impact is outside the line, and KL Rahul survives.

DC 59/1 (7)

Delhi Capitals have scored 54 runs in the powerplay, losing just one wicket. A lot of boundaries in there. With Porel well set and KL Rahul there, DC are on the front foot in this chase of 160. Pant and LSG need some quick wickets.

DC 54/1 (6)

Avesh Khan into the attack and greeted with a boundary by KL Rahul. Once again, a silky smooth flick shot that runs away for 4 through fine leg. Porel gets into the act three balls later, elegant! Low full toss, timed through the off side. 50 up for DC.

DC 53/1 (5.4)

KL Rahul down the leg side, first boundary! Deft flick, runs through fine leg for a boundary. Prince Yadav is the first bowler to bowl more than one over today, and he wraps up a decent over on the whole. Concedes just 6 runs.

DC 44/1 (5)

KL Rahul is out to bat against LSG! Once his home for three years, KL has the important responsibility now of anchoring this DC run chase. He has hit two half-centuries in IPL 2025, can he get a third today?

DC 39/1 (4.1)

Karun Nair goes big! First maximum of the Delhi Capitals innings. Fuller by Markram, tossed up, Nair gives himself room and smashes it back over the bowler's head for 6. And Markram strikes back! Hits Nair on the pads and crashes back onto his stumps.

Rishabh Pant's gamble of rotating his bowlers and handing Markram the ball in the powerplay has worked!

DC 36/1 (3.4)

Prince Yadav gives away 7 runs in his first over. DC are off to a fairly good start here, thanks to their Indian openers. Pant has now changed bowlers again, and Markram has been handed the ball! This is really unique from LSG, will it work?

DC 28/0 (3)

Rishabh Pant does not keep Shardul Thakur in the attack, hands the ball to Prince Yadav for the third over. Sharp start by him, as he bowls a bouncer to Porel. Next ball, Porel takes revenge! Slapped down the track for 4.

DC 25/0 (2.3)

Rishabh Pant makes yet another interesting call today. Digvesh Rathi is opening the bowling from the other end. He is greeted with a misfield by LSG. Two balls later, driven through the covers by Porel! Full by Digvesh, straight into Porel's hitting arc.

DC 20/0 (1.3)

Karun Nair gets another boundary, and then Abishek Porel gets one to end the over. Lucky for the left-hander, came down the track trying a big shot, but gets an outside edge and it runs away for 4. Expensive first over for LSG.

DC 15/0 (1)

Shardul Thakur nearly gets the wicket of Abishek Porel first ball! Porel mistimes it, David Miller had to come diving in from mid-on, but he fails to hold on to it. Shardul isn't very happy, and shows his displeasure. Next ball, Karun Nair gets 4!

DC 5/0 (0.2)

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It is a target that Delhi Capitals would fancy themselves to chase down. KL Rahul will be at the crease, likely at No. 3, and would hope to take victory at his former home ground. Abishek Porel and Karun Nair have played a few lively innings off late too.

Ayush Badoni, speaking after the innings, says that 180 would've been a par score on the wicket. LSG had a great start, openers Markram and Marsh put up 87 for the first wicket. But after Markram departed, LSG struggled and could manage 159 only after Badoni got some late boundaries. Great bowling by DC.

Mukesh ends with a bang! Duck for Rishabh Pant. Dot on his first ball, tries a reverse scoop on the final ball, but the ball ricochets off his pads and crashes onto the wicket. Mukesh strikes, fourth wicket for him. LSG muster only 159.

LSG 159/6 (20 overs)

DC Target: 160

And Badoni departs! A superb cameo comes to an end, he departs for 36 runs off just 21 balls. Tries to go for the scoop, plays it onto his stumps. Mukesh gets his third wicket. And here comes Rishabh Pant! He'll get two balls to make an impact.

LSG 159/5 (19.4)

Ayush Badoni is on a roll! Three boundaries in a row for Badoni to start off the final over, picks out the gaps on the off-side. Mukesh going for the wide yorkers, missing his length and Badoni hands out the punishment. The third ball slashed for 4 more through point now!

LSG 159/4 (19.3)

LSG manage to get only 9 runs off Starc's final over. Great spell in the end by the Australian, he ends with figures of 1/25 in four overs. One last over left for LSG to try and score big. 160 should be the minimum target.

LSG 147/4 (19)

Ayush Badoni gets 4 more! Starc misses his yorker and the full toss is whipped away over third man for a boundary. He is giving LSG some crucial runs here at the death, and trying to bolster them towards a 160+ total.

LSG 144/4 (18.2)

Ayush Badoni gets his second boundary of the innings. Slammed through the off-side, excellent shot by the right-hander. 'Pocket rocket' says Graeme Swann in the commentary box. 9 comes off Chameera's over.

LSG 139/4 (18)

Kuldeep Yadav bowls out. A rare wicketless day in IPL 2025 for the chinaman. A tight final over, concedes only 6 runs, but ends with figures of 0/33 in his four overs today. Three overs to go for LSG, 170 would need a big push.

LSG 130/4 (17)

Tristan Stubbs has put down a simple catch! Ayush Badoni didn't really get the timing on it, it was sailing towards Stubbs at deep point but he's dropped it. Big reprieve for LSG. Mukesh Kumar is bowling a superb middle overs spell. Should've had a third wicket.

And Badoni gets a boundary two balls later! Flicked through the leg-side.

LSG 124/4 (15.4)

Ayush Badoni has been in decent form off late, and he and David Miller have to take responsibility and rescue the LSG innings. After an opening partnership of 87, LSG's momentum has completely faded. 

LSG 118/4 (15)

Mitch Marsh is gone! Mukesh Kumar delivers two wickets in one over! Fantastic yorker, dismantles Marsh's stumps. He goes for 45. And Rishabh Pant is still not out to bat. Ayush Badoni has been sent in. Is it because of Pant's hand injury?

LSG 110/4 (14)

OUT! Abdul Samad is gone! 2 runs off just 8 balls, Mukesh Kumar has delivered a wicket for Delhi Capitals. The call to not send Pant out at No. 4 has not worked! And guess what? He still hasn't come out. It is David Miller instead.

LSG 107/3 (13.2)

That is the question raised by Shane Watson in the commentary box. Pant has struggled for form this season, that is no secret. But with a good platform set, he hasn't come out to bat. Commentators debate whether it is due to the time he would take to settle in at the crease.

LSG 107/2 (13)

Rishabh Pant has surprisingly not come out to bat at No. 4. Instead, Abdul Samad, usually a lower-order pinch-hitter, has come out to bat earlier. Big call taken by LSG, but it begs the question: where will Pant bat?

LSG 99/2 (12)

Nicholas Pooran is gone! MITCH STARC HAS DONE IT! Fifth time he has got the dangerous left-hander out. Pooran goes for a wild sweep, but the ball is slightly slower, and Pooran ends up chopping it back onto his stumps. Big wicket.

LSG 99/2 (11.2)

Kuldeep Yadav brought into the attack, and he's taken to the fence by Nicholas Pooran. The West Indian powerhitter executes two sweeps to perfection, and picks up two boundaries off the chinaman. He will be hoping to play a big knock and reclaim the Orange Cap from Sai Sudharsan.

LSG 98/1 (11)

Chameera strikes! Surprise entry into the DC playing XI, and he's broken the partnership. Aiden Markram departs after a well-made half-century. It was a great over by Chameera, and he caps it off by taking a wicket on the last ball.

LSG 87/1 (10)

Aiden Markram, 50! The South African continues his excellent form with the bat, and LSG are soaring at the moment. He gets there in 30 balls. Delhi Capitals are in dire need of a wicket, but it looks unlikely with the form these two are in.

LSG 82/0 (9)

Mitch Marsh hits another boundary! LSG's opening pair has worked wonders yet again, and Delhi Capitals are on the back foot. They need to break this partnership quickly, because Marsh and Markram look in incredible form.

LSG 75/0 (8)

Oh dear, Aiden Markram has been dropped! Right after a six, Markram goes for another big one but mistimes it terribly. It went high up into the air and Starc arrived from mid-on to try and grab it. Difficult chance, but he has put it down. Markram upto 45.

LSG 68/0 (7.2)

Axar Patel will bowl his fourth over on the trot and finish his spell! Let's see if he can deliver a wicket and break this partnership. And Markram gets a boundary! Down the ground. Delhi Capitals' early strategy really hasn't paid off.

LSG 56/0 (6.2)

Axar Patel has bowled three overs himself, but not given any of his pacers a consistent spell through the powerplay. While Axar has been economical, Starc, Mukesh and Chameera have leaked a few runs. More importantly, LSG are yet to lose a wicket.

LSG 51/0 (6)

Mitchell Marsh, six more! Dushmantha Chameera is into the attack now, and Marsh whips him over the leg-side for 6 on the very first ball. Both LSG openers look in good touch today, and they're nearing a 50 partnership.

LSG 46/0 (5.1)

Mitchell Marsh coming to the party! Little bit of width offered by Axar Patel, who's back for a third over, and Marsh hits it sweetly through the covers. Abishek Porel with a diving effort to try and catch it, but the shot is too strong.

LSG 35/0 (4.2)

Aiden Markram, glorious! Mukesh into the attack, the first ball is placed through third man for 4. Third ball, timed with precision over long-on for a maximum. The man-in-form displaying his class early on here.

LSG 29/0 (3.3)

Axar Patel may not have taken a wicket but he hasn't allowed the LSG openers to break loose in the early stages. Another economical over from him, as he comes back well after conceding the boundary. 7 runs come off it.

LSG 19/0 (3)

First boundary of the innings for Mitchell Marsh! Timed through the covers, as Axar returns for a second over. Diving effort in the deep, but not enough to stop it going for 4. So far, DC's gamble to put Axar hasn't delivered a wicket.

LSG 17/0 (2.2)

First maximum of the innings, and it comes off Aiden Markram's bat! Pitched short by Mitch Starc, and Markram swings hard and over fine-leg for 6. Markram has been in great form in the last few games, can he continue that momentum?

LSG 11/0 (1.4)

Delhi Capitals are opening the bowling with captain Axar Patel! Up against two in-form openers, Axar has appointed himself with his left-arm off-spin. No wicket, but a solid first over, as he concedes just three runs.

LSG 3/0 (1)

LSG openers Mitch Marsh and Aiden Markram have been in good form this season. While Marsh started off the season really well, Markram has picked up form in recent weeks. With Pant out of form, LSG's top 3 has had to do a lot of heavylifting.

Delhi Capitals XI vs LSG: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar.

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira or Sameer Rizvi could be DC's impact sub.

Lucknow Super Giants XI vs DC: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav.

Expect Ayush Badoni to enter as the impact substitute after Mitch Marsh gets out.

Rishabh Pant's right hand is heavily taped at the toss time, but the wicket-keeper batter assures that he is fine. No Mayank Yadav for LSG. They are going ahead with the same team that pulled off a close win against Rajasthan Royals.

Delhi Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl! Axar Patel says that with a red soil wicket at the Ekana Stadium tonight, they want to assess the conditions by bowling first. So we will see LSG batting first. Can Pant fire today?

We are just five minutes till toss time at the LSG vs DC clash, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants, while Axar Patel will captain the visiting side Delhi Capitals.

Talented pacer Mayank Yadav was in LSG's substitutes in the previous match, and could make his return today. Having clocked 156.7 kmph in the previous IPL season, Mayank was retained for Rs 11 crore by LSG. His possible return could be a huge boost for LSG.

Here's Delhi Capitals' probable XII vs LSG: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.

Here's Lucknow Super Giants' probable XII vs DC: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi.

KL Rahul has been in great form in IPL 2025, and so have Delhi Capitals. They have won five of their seven matches, and sit second in the points table. A big win today could propel them to the first spot, and wouldn't Rahul love that to be at his old stomping ground?

It was the beginning of the end for KL Rahul's time at Lucknow Super Giants. Following the animated chat, Rahul did not captain LSG for a couple of games in 2024, and eventually, he wasn't retained by the franchise. 

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka is almost always at his team's games, and is often involved in talking to his players and staff after the match. In one such incident in IPL 2024, Goenka appeared livid with his team, then led by KL Rahul, after they had been thrashed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in under 10 overs.

LSG and DC met each other in their first games of IPL 2025, and it was quite a thriller. LSG seemed to be cruising to victory but a sensational knock of 66 by Ashutosh Sharma took Delhi home chasing 210, in dramatic fashion. 

So much to talk about KL Rahul's return to Lucknow Super Giants after their high-profile separation. Remember Sanjiv Goenka's brutal talk with Rahul last year? And then further subtle hints that LSG want players who "put the team first"? Well, it is Rahul's chance at payback.

Top spot in the IPL 2025 points table is up for grabs for both sides. Delhi Capitals sit in second spot, while LSG in fifth, but both sides are on 10 points. A big win for either side could propel them up the ladder to top spot.

A very good evening to one and all, to the LIVE coverage of the IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. The stalwarts of both sides return to face their old franchises, ensuring that this game is set to be a blockbuster!