In the fourth match of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This match is scheduled for Monday, March 24, at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Last season, both teams missed the playoffs due to net run rate. Therefore, DC and LSG will aim to start strong by winning their opening match. Before the game, let’s take a look at how the Visakhapatnam pitch is expected to behave and who will benefit the most.
Pitch Report: Will It Favour Batters or Bowlers?
The Visakhapatnam pitch is made of black soil, which ensures a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batting against spinners on this surface can be challenging, making them more effective. Fast bowlers will get some assistance in the initial overs, but as the game progresses, they might not find much help from the pitch.
The toss will play a crucial role in this match. Due to dew in the second innings, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first. So far, 15 IPL matches have been played at this venue, with teams chasing winning 7 times, while teams batting first have won 8 times. The highest total recorded here in the IPL is 272/7 by KKR against Delhi Capitals in 2024, while the lowest total is 92 by MI against SRH in 2016. The average first-innings score on this pitch is 167 runs.
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LSG Yet to Play a Match at This Venue
DC has played 7 matches at this stadium, winning 3 and losing 4. In IPL 2024, they played two matches here, securing one win and facing one defeat. On the other hand, LSG has never played a match at this ground. This gives DC an advantage, as they are more familiar with the conditions and will look to secure a victory in their opening match.
