Delhi Capitals Edge Out Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 Thriller

In a nail-biting encounter at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a dramatic one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Match Summary

LSG, batting first, posted a formidable total of 209 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, DC chased down the target, finishing at 210 for 9 in 19.4 overs, securing the win with just two balls to spare.

Key Performances

• Aiden Markram (LSG): Contributed 15 runs off 13 balls, including one boundary and a six, before being dismissed by Vipraj Nigam. 

• Vipraj Nigam (DC): Made a significant impact with the ball, claiming crucial wickets to stifle LSG’s batting momentum.

Turning Point

The match’s climax saw DC needing 18 runs from the final 10 balls. A sensational cameo by Vipraj Nigam tilted the scales in DC’s favor, showcasing the depth and resilience of their batting lineup. 

Captains’ Remarks

Axar Patel, leading DC, praised his team’s tenacity and highlighted the importance of holding nerve under pressure. Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history and captain of LSG, acknowledged the hard-fought contest and emphasized learning from the narrow defeat. 

Conclusion

This thrilling victory propels DC to a strong start in their IPL 2025 campaign, while LSG will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. Fans can anticipate more such exhilarating encounters as the tournament progresses.