When Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants face off on Monday, both teams will aim to start their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign with a win. Interestingly, both Delhi and Lucknow will be playing under new captains this season.
Rishabh Pant, who previously played for Delhi, was bought by Lucknow in the IPL auction for a record ₹27 crore. On the other hand, Delhi secured KL Rahul—Lucknow’s captain from the previous season—for ₹14 crore. However, Delhi has chosen Axar Patel as their captain instead of KL Rahul. Nevertheless, Rahul is expected to play a key role in Delhi’s batting lineup. This sets the stage for an exciting contest.
Delhi Capitals’ Record at Visakhapatnam
This will be the second consecutive season where Delhi will play its home matches at the Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. In IPL 2024, Delhi played two home matches here, winning one and losing the other. Notably, both matches at this venue were won by teams batting first.
Looking at overall stats, 15 IPL matches have been played at this stadium so far, with teams chasing a target winning seven times. The highest IPL total at this venue belongs to Kolkata Knight Riders, who scored 272 runs last season, while the lowest total was Mumbai Indians’ 92 all-out against Hyderabad in 2016. Delhi has played seven matches at this ground, winning four and losing three.
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Head-to-Head Record: DC vs LSG
So far, five matches have been played between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. Lucknow has won three, while Delhi has won two. Delhi will look to improve this record in their upcoming clash.
Pitch Report: What to Expect in Visakhapatnam?
The Visakhapatnam pitch is batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score of around 170. This suggests a high-scoring encounter between Delhi and Lucknow. Fast bowlers get some help early on, but as the match progresses, spinners play a crucial role.
All Eyes on Rishabh Pant
With a massive auction price tag, Rishabh Pant is expected to be in the spotlight. However, he will be more focused on performing well and securing his place in India’s limited-overs squad. Pant was included in India’s Champions Trophy squad but did not get a chance to play. He will be eager to make a strong impact in IPL 2025.
