LSG vs DC Players’ battles: The 40th match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between LSG and DC at Lucknow Super Giants iconic home ground (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium). In this article, we will explore Players’ battles and IPL stats at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Who is ahead in this contest?
LSG won their thrilling encounter against the Rajasthan Royals by 2 runs in their previous match. They currently hold fifth place on the points table with 10 points. Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni delivered outstanding performances with the bat, while Avesh Khan was excellent with the ball against the Rajasthan Royals.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have had a strong tournament so far, although they lost their most recent match against Gujarat Titans by 7 wickets. Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma performed well with the bat, while Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav impressed in the bowling department. With 10 points, DC currently sit in second place on the points table.
In terms of head-to-head (H2H) records, both teams are evenly matched with 3 wins each over the last six years. However, based on current form, Delhi Capitals appear slightly ahead going into this match.
LSG vs DC Players Battle
Nicholas Pooran
Strength
Nicholas Pooran is currently in excellent form, with 368, the top run scorer for LSG.
Aggressive batting style.
Weakness
Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav have each dismissed Nicholas Pooran four times.
Mitchell Marsh
Strength
Marsh has a strike rate of 160+ and an average of 33.2 since last year.
Weakness
Marsh had a hard time against Kuldeep Yadav.
Aiden Markram
Strength
Aiden Markram is a strong middle-order batsman.
Markram has a strike rate of 140+ and an average of 32.3 since last year.
Weakness
Markram faced problems in front of skipper Axar Patel.
KL Rahul
Strength
Rahul is in fine form and leading run scorer for DC.
His performance is consistent.
Weakness
Only Shardul Thakur can create some problems.
Tristan Stubbs
Strength
Tristan Stubbs is a strong batsman in the middle order.
His average this season is over 60.00.
Weakness
Avesh Khan can be a threat to Stubbs.
Top Players at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium:
KL Rahul (DC)
Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)
Faf du Plessis (DC)
IPL Records at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium:
| Total Match | 18 |
|---|---|
| Batting 1st Won | 8 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 9 |
| Avg Score | 185-195 |
| Highest Total | 235 |
| Lowest Total | 121 |
LSG vs DC Pitch Report, Match 39th, Indian Premier League 2025
LSG vs SRH Playing XI:
Mumbai Indians (LSG):
- Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK/C), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni
Chennai Super Kings (DC):
- Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Donovan Ferreira
FAQ
Who is expected to win this match?
Mumbai Indians (DC) have a high chance of winning this match.
What is the average score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium?
The average score at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is between 185 and 195 runs.
What is the pitch behaviour at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium?
The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is batting-friendly, offering some favour for pacers, making it easier for batsmen to play their shots.
