DC vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Supergiants?

DC vs LSG Match Prediction: It’s Match Day 3 of IPL 2025. Two new-look teams Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supergiants will lock horns at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both DC and LSG have had massive overhauls with the captains switching sides. Rishabh Pant will now lead LSG while KL Rahul will play for DC. Now, two best friends — Rishabh and Axar Patel — will face off.

However, in Visakhapatnam, the primary concern will be injuries to the pace attack of LSG. The team has signed Shardul Thakur as a replacement for Mohsin Khan, a left-arm pacer who could bowl at 150 KPH. Another speedster Mayank Yadav is out of the first half of IPL 2025. Avesh Khan is still at the NCA and will certainly miss the first match. Delhi also have their issues. KL Rahul has been ruled out as he has rushed back to Mumbai for the birth of his first child.

Match Details

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants
• Date: March 24, 2025
• Venue: Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Broadcast: Live on Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

ACA-VDCA Stadium Pitch Report

The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for being a batsman-friendly ground, with an average first-innings score of approximately 167 runs. Historically, it has favoured the team batting first, with slightly more wins (8 out of 15 matches). Early in the innings, bowlers might extract some movement with the new ball, but the conditions are generally conducive to high-scoring games.

DC vs LSG Head-to-Head

In their relatively brief history of encounters, LSG leads the head-to-head with three victories compared to Delhi’s two from five matches. Both teams capped off their previous campaign with identical records, making this face-off even more intriguing.

Matches Played	DC Wins	LSG Wins
5	2	3

DC vs LSG Predicted Playing XI

Delhi Capitals

After years of failure, DC have appointed a new captain Axar Patel. While the absence of Harry Brook will be a blow, the addition of KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis apart from Ashutosh Sharma as the finisher makes the side balanced. Te bowling attack comprising Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan and Kuldeep Yadav make DC a solid unit. With KL Rahul out, Karun Nair could slot right in.

• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Faf du Plessis
• Abishek Porel (WK)
• Karun Nair
• Axar Patel (C)
• Tristan Stubbs
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mukesh Kumar
• T Natarajan
• Impact Sub: Mohit Sharma

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant-captained Lucknow Super Giants will be without their first-choice pace attack. With Mitchell Marsh also not bowling in the IPL 2025, LSG’s bowling attack has only been weakened. In fact, Marsh may not even be their first choice if he doesn’t bowl. Instead, Aiden Markram could get a look in as he can bowl four overs of spin.

In the absence of Avesh and Mayank, LSG will opt for Shamar Joseph and Shardul Thakur as their frontline seamers. Ravi Bishnoi will be the sole specialist spinner. But they have plenty of all-round options.

• 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 Sub: Akash Singh/Shahbaz Ahmed/M Siddarth

Probable Best Performers

Delhi Capitals

• Axar Patel: His dual role as a leader and all-rounder makes him crucial to Delhi’s strategy, offering balance in both the batting and bowling departments.

Lucknow Super Giants

• Rishabh Pant: The captain’s dynamic batting and strategic acumen will be central, especially when facing his former team.

DC vs LSG Predicted Winner

While both teams are evenly matched, the Delhi Capitals might hold a slight advantage due to their well-rounded lineup and familiarity with home conditions. Nevertheless, Lucknow’s formidable squad, packed with match-winners, means they are capable of turning the tables at any moment. Anticipate a closely fought battle, with Delhi Capitals perhaps having the edge in this eagerly awaited clash.