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LSG vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: KL Rahul Outclasses Rishabh Pant; Silences LSG On Lucknow Comeback
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, IPL 2025: KL Rahul took DC to victory over his old franchise LSG, as Rishabh Pant flopped, in Lucknow.
LSG vs DC Scorecard, IPL 2025 Cricket Updates© BCCI
LSG vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: KL Rahul smashed a half-century and guided Delhi Capitals (DC) to an eight-wicket victory over his former franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. Abishek Porel (51) and Axar Patel (34*) also played crucial knocks with the bat. Rishabh Pant endured a difficult day, and was criticised for coming out to bat at No. 7 as LSG managed a total of only 159. Only Aiden Markram stood up for LSG, slamming a fifty and taking two wickets. (SCORECARD)
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IPL 2025 Highlights - LSG vs DC Score, straight from Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow:
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- 23:05 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Headaches for LSGLucknow 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.
- 23:02 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: A brilliant winA 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.
- 22:54 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: DC BEAT LSG!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.
- 22:52 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: 50 for KL Rahul!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)
- 22:47 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Sitter dropped!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)
- 22:42 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Just 19 more to getThe 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)
- 22:41 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Delhi on fireDelhi 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)
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- 22:29 (IST)Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals LIVE: SIX! SIX!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)
- 22:20 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: OUT!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)
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- 22:06 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: 6 bowlers in 8 oversRavi 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)
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- 21:48 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Rahul, Porel dealing in boundariesAvesh 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)
- 21:36 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: SIX! OUT!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)
- 21:34 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: 7 off the overPrince 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)
- 21:27 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Digvesh in!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)
- 21:21 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Nearly out!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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- 21:14 (IST)Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals LIVE: Winnable targetIt 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.
- 21:13 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: 20 runs short?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.
- 21:06 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: PANT OUT!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
- 21:04 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: OUT!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)
- 21:02 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: 4, 4, 4 Badoni!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)
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- 20:48 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: Bad day for KuldeepKuldeep 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)
- 20:42 (IST)LSG vs DC LIVE: DROPPED!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)
Topics mentioned in this article
KL Rahul
Rishabh Pant
Nicholas Pooran
Axar Patel
Mitchell Starc
Kuldeep Yadav
Mitchell Marsh
Aiden Markram
Karun Nair