Overview of 2025 IPL Match: DC vs. LSG

Location and Timing

The much-awaited IPL match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was conducted on April 10, 2025. The site for this clash was Eden Gardens, Kolkata- a fitting location that has hosted many great matches over the years.

Current Weather

Weather was in check with a clear sky, light winds, and no chances of rain making it a good day for cricket. The conditions were what all players wish for- a pitch that offers something to both batsmen and bowlers.

Pre-Match Activities

Result of the Toss

Lucknow Super Giants ended up winning the toss and decided to field first. This decision was highly likely because of the dew factor that sets in later in the evening and makes it difficult to bowl in the second innings.

Bating Performance:Delhi Capitals (DC)

Rohit Sharma

Rohit’s calm batting style had made to a massive mark in IPL and he opened the game scoring 45 off 33 balls which included 7 fours and a six.

David Warner

Warner partnered Rohit scoring 32 from 18 deliveries hitting 5 fours.Kohli Middle Order Contributions

Virat Kohli

Kohli framed innings steping in at number three and scoring a meritorius 58 runs off 39 balls with the bat which included 4 boundaries and two sixes.

Rishabh Pant

The captain of DC, Pant came in the middle order as well and did not disappoint scoring 40 of 22 balls and aided in speeding up the innings in middle overs.

Lower Order and Finishers

Hardik Pandya

Hit the ball hard with less time in hand and ended up scoring 29 off 11 deliveries with 3 sixes which helped in making his innings crushing.Came in during the death overs.

Extras and Wickets Lost
The team managed a reasonable number of extras conceding 8 runs and in the end, DC posted a commendable score of 204/6 at the end of the innings.

The Bowling Analysis: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Opening Bowlers
Jofra Archer

Archer opened the innings with a the new ball securing 2-31/4 overs which is good considering it is the Powreplay.

Mohammed Shami

However supported a lot. Was a bit pricey though with 45 runs allowing on his 4 over quota but getting 1 wicket along the way.

Spin Department
Ravi Bishnoi

Bishnoi helped put on pressure by being quite economical conceding 2 wickets whilst only allowing 26 runs across 4 overs.

Death Over Specialists

Chris Jordan

Jordan surrendered 36 runs and took 1 wicket in the final stages of the match, where his death-over skills were put to the test.

Team Extras and Overall Bowling Performance

As stated previously, LSG’s bowlers gave away a total of 10 extras which as a figure, is bound to be slightly disappointing even in a commendable performance with the ball.

Batting Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Openers Performance

KL Rahul

Rahul scored a superb knock of 51 runs off only 35 balls as an opener. He provided a stable start as LSG’s opener.

Quinton de Kock

De Kock started aggressive and did not slow down, scoring 47 runs off 25 balls.

Middle Order Contributions

Kieron Pollard

Although a smart catch at the boundary ended Pollard’s innings, he still managed a quick and impactful 30 runs off 18 balls.

Deepak Hooda

Hooda made 25 runs, but with the tight bowling from the DC bowlers, he was unable to pick up the pace.

Finishing and Tail Enders

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis could not revive the innings as needed when he scored 34 runs off 20 balls, but he still made a good late impression on the innings.

Extras and Collapse

Wickets fell at a rapid pace for the side which made chasing the target utterly woeful. Ultimately finishing with 9 extras, the team concluded the match at 197 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.

Bowling Highlights: Delhi Capitals (DC)

Leading Pacers

Trent Boult

Boult continued his impressive wicket taking form on the tour of India, leading the pace attack and taking 3/33 in 4 overs.

Kagiso Rabada

Rabada also bowled well and supported Boult effectively, capturing 2/28 in his stint with the ball.

Spinners’ Impact

Axar Patel

Patel had a great impact as well as he spun out DC’s most crucial player, allowing him to get away with just 27 runs in 4 overs.

Death Bowling and Final Overs

As far as the death overs were concerned, DC bowlers kept LSG quiet in the last few overs where they appeared to be on a run spree.

Summing Up the Bowling Performance

All bowlers performed significantly well to make sure the DC were able to defend their total as the runs were chipped down at a steady pace for LSG with each passing over due to excellent planning devised by the bolwers.