Match 40 | IPL 2025 | DC vs LSG | 22 April 2025
It was an electrifying night at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, where Delhi Capitals (DC) bounced back in style to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets. With a superb bowling show from Mukesh Kumar and a calm, composed chase led by KL Rahul and Axar Patel, DC proved why they are still a force to reckon with this season.
📝 Match Summary
- 🏟️ Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- 🧾 Result: Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets
- 🏏 LSG Score: 159/6 (20 overs)
- 🏏 DC Score: 161/2 (17.5 overs)
- 🏆 Player of the Match: Mukesh Kumar – 4/33
🔥 First Innings – LSG’s Steady Start Crumbles Late
LSG looked solid early on, thanks to a crisp 87-run stand between Aiden Markram (52) and Mitchell Marsh (45). The duo played risk-free cricket, smartly rotating strike and punishing the bad deliveries. But just when they looked set for a big finish, Mukesh Kumar turned the tide.
He ripped through the middle order with sharp pace and accuracy, picking up 4 key wickets. His deadly spell ensured that LSG, who were eyeing 180+, got restricted to a modest 159/6.
🏏 Second Innings – Calmness Under Pressure
Chasing 160 was not easy on the Lucknow surface, especially after early wickets. DC lost two quick ones but KL Rahul, showing maturity and poise, steadied the innings.
The true hero of the night was Axar Patel. Known for his bowling, Axar stunned everyone with the bat, smashing a crucial 47* under pressure. His cool head and smart game awareness guided Delhi Capitals home with 9 balls to spare.
🌟 Top Performers
⭐ Delhi Capitals
- Mukesh Kumar – 4/33 (Game-changer with the ball)
- Axar Patel – 47* (Match-winning knock)
- KL Rahul – Anchored the chase with maturity
⭐ Lucknow Super Giants
- Aiden Markram – 52 runs (Set the tone up front)
- Mitchell Marsh – 45 runs (Solid partner in crime)
- Ravi Bishnoi – 1/25 (Best of the LSG bowlers)
📊 Points Table Impact
This win gave DC two crucial points, pushing them closer to the playoff race. On the other hand, LSG now face a tough climb with growing pressure on their middle order and death bowling unit.
💬 Post-Match Buzz
“We knew 160 was chaseable, but it needed smart cricket. Axar was brilliant. Mukesh changed the game for us in the first innings,”
– said KL Rahul, smiling after a much-needed win.
🏁 What’s Next?
DC now look to build on this momentum, while LSG must regroup quickly to avoid slipping further in the points table.
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