Like a storm regathering strength after a lull, Delhi Capitals roared back into form with a decisive 8-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, in Match 40 of IPL 2025.
This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. Delhi shrugged off their previous loss and marched ahead, riding on a clinical bowling effort and a composed batting performance that left LSG gasping for air.
Mukesh Kumar’s Spell: A Symphony of Precision
A four-wicket haul rarely sings this sweet. Mukesh Kumar was poetry in motion with the ball, mixing seam, swing, and sharp intelligence to return with figures of 4/33. After being attacked early by Aiden Markram and Marsh, DC found their rhythm with Chameera striking first.
Mukesh then unleashed a double-blow that turned the tide: Abdul Samad and Marsh fell in quick succession, and with it, LSG’s spine was fractured. A few lusty blows from Ayush Badoni helped LSG crawl to 159/6. But it always felt like a mountain built on sand.
Porel and Rahul: Calm Before the Inevitable Storm
This chase was less a sprint and more a well-planned pursuit. Abishek Porel, who had threatened intelligence in earlier games, finally returned with a stylish 51 off 36 balls. He danced down the pitch with the confidence of a man who knew his time had come.
KL Rahul, batting against his former team, looked like a cool-headed silent assassin, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 57. Even Markram’s brief moment of redemption with the ball—dismissing Porel—couldn’t rattle DC. Axar Patel came in and played the finisher’s role with flair, cracking four sixes and scoring 34* off just 20 deliveries.
Turning Points That Shaped the Match
One drop, one over, one moment—cricket’s momentum can change in a heartbeat.
- Dropped Catch: Badoni was shelled by Stubbs on 3, allowing LSG to push past 150.
- Mukesh’s Double-Strike: Marsh and Samad’s dismissals in the 14th over ripped the heart out of LSG’s innings.
- Porel’s Fifty: Set the tempo of DC’s chase, making sure they were never under pressure.
Points Table Implication: DC Firm at Second
Like a cheetah waiting to pounce, Delhi sits poised in second place, ready to challenge the top. With six wins now under their belt, they’ve made it clear — they’re not here to participate, they’re here to dominate.
What’s Next for Delhi and Lucknow?
Momentum can be a cruel master in the IPL. DC will look to build on this ruthless win in their upcoming matches, while LSG must plug their middle-order leaks and rethink their bowling plans.
Match Scorecard
Let’s find out more about LSG Vs DC full match score:
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal |
| Abishek Porel | 51 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 141.67 | c David Miller b Aiden Markram |
| Karun Nair | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 | b Aiden Markram |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 57 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 135.71 | Not out |
| Axar Patel (c) | 34 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 170 | Not out |
| Extras | 4 (W 3, LB 1) | |||||
| Total | 161 | For 2 wickets in 17.5 overs |
Lucknow Super Giants Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R | Dismissal |
| Aiden Markram | 52 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 157.58 | c Tristan Stubbs b Dushmantha Chameera |
| Mitchell Marsh | 45 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 125 | b Mukesh Kumar |
| Nicholas Pooran | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 | b Mitchell Starc |
| Abdul Samad | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | c & b Mukesh Kumar |
| David Miller | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 | Not out |
| Ayush Badoni (IP) | 36 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 171.43 | b Mukesh Kumar |
| Rishabh Pant (C) (Wk) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Mukesh Kumar |
| Extras | 1 (W 1) | |||||
| Total | 159 | For 6 wickets in 20 overs |
Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Axar Patel (C) | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 8.25 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 |
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling Scorecard
| Player | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Shardul Thakur | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
| Prince Yadav | 2.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 8.12 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
