Detailed Scorecard of the 2025 IPL Match LSG vs DC
Match Overview
The 2025 IPL clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was an electrifying encounter that showcased extraordinary performances and strategic chess moves from both sides. The match took place at the famed Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with the weather being perfectly clear, and the spectators from both sides cheering for the teams wholeheartedly. Here is a detailed description of how each side performed in this high-stakes match.
DC Innings
Opening Stand
Alternating between an aggressive and defensive strategy, the Delhi Capitals began their innings with restraint, DC’s Shaw and Dhawan took to the field first. This resulted in an opening stand of 45 runs in partnership before losing the first wicket.
Cohesion In The Middle
With the loss of the openers, the middle order got down to work. Together the captain Rishabh Pant and debutant Rajat Patidar forged a crucial partnership. In the process, Pant made 65 runs off 47 balls, smashing 4 sixes, making a significant and prosperous addition to the team’s total. Patidar supported him well with a commendable contribution of 39 runs.
Last Two Overs
Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel maintained the tempo during the death overs helping DC post a fighting total. Their brisk scoring of 22 and 19 respectively enabled the DC to set a target of 168 while losing 6 wickets.
DC Batting Highlights
Top Scorers
Rishabh Pant – 65 (47b)
Shikhar Dhawan – 29 (26b)
Rajat Patidar – 39 (28b)
Strike Rates and Boundaries
In comparison to the other players, Rishabh Pant’s strike rate was way above others at 138.30 and thus earned him the title of the game changer for DC, due to his innings being executed in a very exciting fashion with plenty of crowd pleasing boundary hitting.
Overview of LSH innings
Chase Starts
The Lucknow Super Giangts (LSG) facing a target of 169 started on the backfoot as Quinton de Kock, the opener, was dismissed early, but K.L. Rahul’s fluent half century helped stabilize the innings.
Response from the Middle Order
The LSH middle order, especially Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya, helped their side regain some control in the match. Hooda’s innings came at a much needed time in the game and he played aggressively hitting 48 runs off only 30 balls. He smashed three huge sixes during his innings which helped swing the momentum of the match in a tremendous way.
Final Moments
LSG was squeezed to make 15 runs off the last over and with Stoinis at the crease, most didn’t believe he could do it, but after two boundaries, it was brought down to 5 runs off the final two balls. Stoinis struck a six off what was the second last ball of the over, marking an stunninfg win for LSG as he kept hitting bombs throughout the match till the final moment, taking their victory to 4 wickets.
Stat Highlights for LSG
Best Performers
KL Rahul- 52(38 B)
Deepak Hooda – 48(30 B)
Marcus Stoinis – 26*(10 B)
Marcus Stoinis put forth an undeniable statement finishing the match on a high note with his 26 runs from 10 deliveries. His finish brought the SR of Lucknow Super Giants to 260 as he hit 2 boundaries and 2 sixes, securing the win alongside his unstoppable Stoinis.
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Analysis of Bowling
Bowling of D.C
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Bowling Attack of LSG
The downside with LSG was that their bowling attack performed nicely under pressure. Avesh Khan was the outstanding performer during the innings, with figures of 3-35 in his quota of 4 overs. Also, Ravi Bishnoi did not take a wicket, but he bowled economically, giving away just 24 runs in his 4 overs.
Key Match Moments
The match had many turning points, one of which was Rishabh Pant’s aggressive innings that put up a stiff total to chase. Deepak Hooda’s aggressive counter attack along with Marcus Stoinis’s last-over heroics changed the momentum in favor of LSG.
In short, this match was an outstanding advertisement for cricket, where both teams had their moments, although LSG seems to have edged out DC in what turned out to be a thrilling finish. This victory helped LSG rise to the second spot on the league table with DC just below in third place.
Reactions After The Match
During the presentation, both skippers commended the efforts of their teams. Rishabh Pant presented a few suggestions, clarifying that he was glad that the team fought well, although acknowledged that there were some relevant improvements to be made. KL Rahul commended his team for maintaining composure and resilience through pressured situations while insisting that Stoinis’s finishing was the highlight of their victory, which cannot be overlooked.
Dc Vs Mumbai Indians
As the season begins rolling towards the playoffs, DC will meet Mumbai Indians next week, a vital match for both sides. LSG, with high spirits from this win, will meet Kolkata Knight Riders in what is sure to be another thrilling match.
This has been one more in a series of sensational matches offering cricket lovers a feast and integrating a major change to the overall two hundred series KPI-Standings and setting the stage for later matches of this seasons IPL.
