Important Information pertaining to IPL Match between DC and LSG in 2025

DC and LSG IPL Match Day Summary

The long awaited clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 was very exciting to watch. The match was hosted at Eden Gardens Kolkata, arguably the most iconic venue in India and still offers high scoring matches alongside breathtaking finishes.

Information regarding Weather and Venue

The temperature during the match was relatively warm. Their winds are present but mild and can influence the ball’s movement. The pitch in use today looks to remain neutral, aiding both batsmen and bowlers equally, with little prejudice to any side. The match was played in the evening under artificial lights and the weather was mostly clear with some chances of wind.

Scorecard Summary:

Innings for the Delhi Capitals:

Batting Analysis

Ravi Kumar and Sunil Joshi, the DC opening combination, got off to a strong start. Here’s the batting analysis:

1. Ravi Kumar: 45 runs from 30 balls.
2. Sunil Joshi: 67 runs from 52 balls.
3. Ankit Bawa: 33 runs from 28 balls.
4. Michael Doe: 15 runs from 10 balls.
5. Karan Deep: 21 runs from 14 balls.
6. Lester Xin: 8 runs from 5 balls.
7. Anil Singh: 20 runs from 8 balls.
8. Vikram Solanki: 2 runs from 2 balls.
9. Paul Adams: 10 runs from 6 balls.
10. Janak Raj: 0 runs from 1 ball.
11. Finley Thomas: 1 run not out from 1 ball.

Extras:  15 (5 lb, 10 w).

Total: 237 all out in 20 overs.

Bowling Analysis for LSG

1. Tarun Reddy: 4 overs, 40 runs, 2 wickets.
2. Mohammed Azhar: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket.
3. Ramesh Krishnan: 4 overs, 50 runs, 3 wickets.
4. Jacob O’Neill: 4 overs, 35 runs, 2 wickets.
5. Neil Partridge: 4 overs, 55 runs, 2 wickets.

Innings for the Lucknow Super Giants

Batting Analysis

After watching the imposing total from DC, the challenge presented to LSG’s batters was significant.

1. Jason Roy: 25 runs off 15 balls
2. Harpreet Zinta: 95 runs off 43 balls
3. Vikas Tokas: 56 runs off 39 balls
4. Yusuf Ali: 5 runs off 7 balls
5. Omar Sheikh: 7 runs off 5 balls
6. Krishna Patel: 11 runs off 6 balls
7. Patrick D’Mello: 15 runs off 9 balls
8. Zaid Mohammad: 1 run off 2 balls
9. Amir Khan: 6 runs off 4 balls
10. Samuel Groth: Not Out 5 runs off 3 balls
11. Peter Lorry: Not Out 2 runs off 1 ball

Extras: 11 (3 lb, 8 w)

Total: 239/ 9 in 19.5 overs

Bowling Card for DC Â

1. James Anderson: 4 overs, 58 runs, 2 wickets  
2. Greg Thomas: 3.5 overs, 48 runs, 1 wicket  
3. Ravi Bopara: 4 overs, 45 runs, 2 wickets  
4. Vikas Rajput: 4 overs, 52 runs, 3 wickets  
5. Nathan Allen: 4 overs, 30 runs, 1 wicket Â

Key Moments of the Game  
Outstanding Performances

Sunil Joshi’s Resilient Batting Â

Sunil Joshi’s innings of 67 runs from 52 balls provided him with an example of an innings that needed an expert hand which he had in his ability to negotiate great skill with the bowling in what would allow him to exploit the dominant role he played.

Harpreet Zinta’s Divisional Kill

Against DC, LSG managed to set a score of 240 with the aid of Zinta’s 43 ball 95 run innings. Zinta hit 10 fours and 5 sixes which greatly supported the Zinta led LSG chase.

Key Moments that Swung the Match

1. LSG, in last over, required 17 runs, further LSG won the match on last through four with two runs.

2. Most impactful dropped catch along the way was Harpreet Zinta’s while he was on 35 runs, which cost DC a lot of runs later.

Knight of the Match

Without any discussion came Harpreet Zinta the ”Knight of the Match” Awardee for his stunning efforts in the the theorectically one sided innings that LSG played ending in them winning by one wicket.

Game Overview

Match featuring DC and LSG was eye pleasing in context of competitive nature of cricket, especially in T20s. Both parties demonstrated high levels of persistence, however, aggressive batting from the LSG, earned them the match. This match will be especially famous noted for the unforgettable intensity.

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