LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips: 40th Match, IPL 2025

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips: 40th Match, IPL 2025

We’ve reached the 40th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, and the competition couldn’t be tighter.

Four teams are locked at 10 points, and only Net Run Rate is separating them. This makes today’s clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals absolutely crucial.

The winner won’t just take the two points, they’ll most likely move to the top or second of the points table, giving themselves a strong edge going into the second half of the season.

Hello and welcome to the LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction and Match Preview. Lucknow Super Giants is set to take on Delhi Capitals at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, the home ground of Lucknow Super Giants.

Lucknow Super Giants have quietly built a solid campaign under Rishabh Pant’s captaincy.

While his own form with the bat hasn’t clicked yet, the team has still managed to win five out of eight matches.

Sitting at 5th place with 10 points, a win here could catapult them to the top two, depending on how their Net Run Rate compares after this game.

The top order, featuring Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran, has done the heavy lifting.

Pooran, especially, was a standout earlier in the season, but in recent games, bowlers have figured him out early and dismissed him cheaply.

That dip in form is something LSG will want to fix soon, as his presence in the middle overs is key.

LSG’s win against Rajasthan Royals in their last game was a thriller, sealed by the brilliance of Avesh Khan during the death overs.

His accuracy and nerves under pressure have become a valuable asset for LSG.

The only three teams to beat them this season have been Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Chennai Super Kings, but they’ve managed to bounce back each time.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are having their best IPL season in years. With Axar Patel leading from the front, DC have picked up five wins out of seven and currently sit at 2nd place, thanks to a slightly better Net Run Rate than LSG.

Their momentum has been driven by KL Rahul, who is in outstanding form and has taken the lead role in their batting lineup. His ability to anchor and accelerate has played a big part in DC’s consistency this year.

However, their last game raised some alarms. Despite putting up a huge total, they failed to defend it against Gujarat Titans, and that’s not the kind of sign the bowling unit would want to show heading into this critical phase.

While Mitchell Starc has delivered well at the death with his yorkers, Kuldeep Yadav has yet to make the kind of impact everyone expects from him.

He’s looked a little flat, and if DC want to go deep in the tournament, they’ll need him to step up.

With Abishek Porel and Karun Nair providing decent starts and options in the top order, DC’s batting depth has looked good.

But consistency remains key, especially against a bowling attack like LSG’s that can tighten the screws in the middle overs.

Both teams are packed with talent, and the form book is almost identical.

It’s going to come down to execution under pressure, and possibly who handles the middle overs better.

With the top spot on the line and both sides eager to stamp their authority, this match promises to be one of the highlights of the season so far.

Make sure to read the full post to get expert Dream11 predictions, top fantasy tips, and help in crafting your best LSG vs DC Dream11 team.

LSG vs DC Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 40th Match, Indian Premier League 2025.
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time	April 22, 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming	Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network

LSG vs DC Pitch Report

The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has continued to be slow and on the sluggish side this season.

It’s a surface that naturally assists bowlers, especially those who rely on variations and tight lines.

Batting hasn’t been easy here, particularly during the middle overs when the ball tends to grip and hold up off the surface.

However, it’s not a pitch where runs are impossible. Batters who play with a straight bat and show patience can still score.

The key here is strike rotation and picking the right moments to attack. Those who try to muscle the ball without timing often find themselves in trouble.

Setting or chasing a target on this surface usually requires smart cricket, not just power hitting. We can expect a balanced wicket and 180-190 is a good score for batting first.

If dew comes into play later in the evening, chasing might become a bit easier, but overall, it’s a surface where bowlers have the edge.

Last Matches Stats:

1st April 2025

LSG 171/7 (20), PBKS 177/2 (16.2)

4th April 2025

LSG 203/8 (20), MI 191/5 (20)

12th April 2025

GT 180/6 (20), LSG 186/4 (19.3)

14th April 2025

LSG 166/7 (20) CSK 168/5 (19.3)

Weather Report of Lucknow

There’s no threat of rain for this match, so we’re all set for uninterrupted action.

The temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius, and with humidity at 27%, the conditions will be dry and slightly warm, but not too uncomfortable for the players.

The dry weather could cause the pitch to slow down even more as the game progresses, making it tougher for batters to play through the line in the second innings. Expect spin and slower deliveries to come into play big time.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Live Streaming

You can watch the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals match live on the Disney+ Jio Hotstar app or catch the full coverage on the Star Sports Network.

For live score updates, player stats, and ball-by-ball commentary, you can follow the match scorecard on the Cricgram app.

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 05

Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 03

Delhi Capitals Wins: 02

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Recent Form

Lucknow Super Giants	W	L	W	W	W
Delhi Capitals	L	W	L	W	W

Team News

Lucknow Super Giants

Mayank Yadav was on the substitutes list in the last game. If fit, he may replace Prince Yadav.

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel has indicated that Faf du Plessis will not be available for today’s match because of his groin injury.

Dushmantha Chameera might get a game. If he plays, he will replace Mohit Sharma.

LSG vs DC Probable Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing 11

1. Mitchell Marsh
2. Aiden Markram
3. Nicholas Pooran
4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
5. Ayush Badoni
6. David Miller
7. Abdul Samad
8. Ravi Bishnoi
9. Shardul Thakur
10. Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav
11. Digvesh Singh Rathi
12. Avesh Khan

Note: Ayush Badoni and Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav.

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing 11

1. Abishek Porel
2. Karun Nair
3. KL Rahul (wk)
4. Axar Patel (c)
5. Tristan Stubbs
6. Ashutosh Sharma
7. Vipraj Nigam
8. Donovan Ferreira
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Mohit Sharma/Dushmantha Chameera
12. Mukesh Kumar

Note: Mukesh Kumar and Donovan Ferreira will play as impact subs.

Expected Death Over Bowlers: Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar.

Top Picks for LSG vs DC Dream11 Team

Lucknow Super Giants Best Players:

Nicholas Pooran: 84 M, 2137 R, 34.46 A

Aiden Markram: 52 M, 1269 R, 30.95 A + 4 W

Mitchell Marsh: 49 M, 964 R, 23.51 A + 37 W

Rishabh Pant: 119 M, 3390 R, 33.9 A

Shardul Thakur: 103 M, 321 R, 11.88 A + 106 W

Delhi Capitals Best Players:

KL Rahul (wk): 138 M, 4949 R, 45.82 A

Axar Patel (c): 157 M, 1793 R, 21.60 A + 124 W

Karun Nair: 79 M, 1616 R, 24.48 A

Mitchell Starc: 48 M, 110 R, 11.00 A +61 W

Kuldeep Yadav: 91 M, 193 R, 13.78 A + 99 W

LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction

Here is the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Dream11 Team:

Wicket-Keepers: L Rahul (C), N Pooran, R Pant

Batters: M March, K Nair, T Stubbs

All-Rounders: Axar Patel (Vc), A Markram

Bowlers: M Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, S Thakur

Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

Avesh Khan is also a good pick.

LSG vs DC Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

• KL Rahul
• Axar Patel
• Nicholas Pooran
• Mitchell Marsh

FAQs

Squads

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Arshin Kulkarni, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Aryan Juyal, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Breetzke.

Delhi Capitals Squad

Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Madhav Tiwari, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Tripurana Vijay, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Mukesh Kumar, KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira.

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