Date: April 22, 2025
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Time: 7:30 PM IST
The 40th match of IPL 2025 will bring an exciting conflict when Lucknow Super Giants meet Delhi Capitals at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Ekana stadium hosts a promising battle between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals with lightning-fast action and brilliant showings and intense showdowns. You will find precise match forecasts and tips for the upcoming game along with match intelligence on Gold365 win.
🔍 Match Overview
LSG demonstrates dominance at their home stadium throughout this season as they plan to sustain their current winning streak. The Delhi Capitals maintain their momentum from their recent close victory to remain seeking a place in the playoffs.
Last 5 Matches Form:
- LSG: W, W, L, W, W
- DC: W, L, W, L, W
🌟 Key Players to Watch
LSG
- The batting foundation of LSG’s team lies with Nicholas Pooran who scored more than 350 runs this season.
- All-rounder Mitchell Marsh shows ability to transform matches by using his bat as well as ball control.
- Ravi Bishnoi – Reliable with the ball in middle overs.
DC
- KL Rahul – Anchoring the top order with consistent scores.
- Kuldeep Yadav – Key wicket-taker in the spin-friendly Lucknow pitch.
- Open batter Tristan Stubbs demonstrates flexibility in his approach at the batting crease.
🧠 Gold365 Predictions
- Toss Winner: Delhi Capitals
- Match Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
- Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran
The forecasted outcome for the first innings score is between 175-185 when LSG becomes the batting side.
🏏 Fantasy Tips – Gold365 Edition
Top Captain Choices:
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
Top Vice-Captain Picks:
- KL Rahul (DC)
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Budget Picks:
- Ayush Badoni (LSG)
- Ashutosh Sharma (DC)
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report
Both batting and bowling performances normally find success on the Ekana pitch which delivers well-balanced conditions. Expect a par score around 170+.
A temperature of 40°C under clear weather conditions with low humidity creates perfect conditions for a continuous match.
💬 Final Word from Gold365
LSG takes the victory from DC because they possess a powerful middle batting line-up and benefit from playing in their home stadium. Develop your fantasy team carefully because you can find live game updates betting tips and expert analysis on the Gold365 platform.
