The fourth match of IPL 2025 will be played between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, March 24, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. A special twist in this contest is that LSG’s captain, Rishabh Pant, will face his former team Delhi Capitals, where he once led as captain. Another interesting battle will be between Axar Patel and Pant, who played together last season but will now lead their respective teams.
Let’s take a look at the probable playing XIs, pitch report, and match prediction.
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Visakhapatnam Weather Report on Match Day
The weather in Visakhapatnam during the DC vs LSG match is expected to be clear and pleasant. On Monday, March 24, the maximum temperature will be 33°C, which will drop to 28°C during match hours. The humidity level will be around 72%, and winds will blow at a speed of 13 km/h. There is no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted game.
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI
Under Axar Patel’s captaincy, DC may include four overseas players: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, and Mitchell Starc. Fraser-McGurk and du Plessis are likely to open the innings.
DC’s Predicted Playing XI:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abhishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- T Natarajan
Impact Player: Karun Nair / Mohit Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XI
Rishabh Pant will lead LSG and face his former team. The opening pair might be Mitchell Marsh and Arshin Kulkarni. LSG has a strong batting lineup, with Nicholas Pooran, retained by the team, as a key player. Apart from Marsh and Pooran, Pant may include David Miller and Shamar Joseph as foreign players in the playing XI.
LSG’s Predicted Playing XI:
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Mitchell Marsh
- Rishabh Pant (C/WK)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Shamar Joseph
Impact Player: Akash Singh / Shahbaz Ahmed / Manimaran Siddharth
DC vs LSG Pitch Report – Visakhapatnam Stadium Conditions
The ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium pitch is made of black soil, which offers good support to spinners. Batting here can be challenging against spin, while fast bowlers will find some assistance in the initial overs. However, as the match progresses, conditions will become more difficult for pacers.
Toss will be a crucial factor as the presence of dew in the second innings may make it easier to chase. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Visakhapatnam IPL Stats
Total Matches Played: 15
Teams Chasing Won: 7
Teams Batting First Won: 8
Highest IPL Score at This Venue: 272/7 (KKR vs DC, 2024)
Average First Innings Score: 175 runs
Which Team Has the Upper Hand – DC or LSG?
Looking at both squads, Delhi Capitals appears to be stronger than LSG. DC has a solid opening pair, a well-balanced middle order, and good finishing options with captain Axar Patel. Additionally, DC’s bowling attack is superior, giving them an edge over LSG.
Based on team strength and past performances, Delhi Capitals have a higher chance of winning this match.
Also Read- DC vs LSG- List of Commentators and Umpires Today Match IPL 2025
Full Squads of Both Teams
Lucknow Super Giants Squad
Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Akash Deep, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Aiden Markram, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, Yuvraj Choudhary, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi.
Delhi Capitals Squad
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvant Kumar L, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari.
Final Thoughts
- Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected.
- Pitch: Favorable for spinners, toss will be crucial.
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals have a slight edge.
The clash between DC and LSG promises to be an exciting battle. Will Pant’s new team LSG pull off a victory, or will Axar Patel’s DC dominate? Let’s wait and watch!
