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Date: April 23, 2025
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets
🔥 Match Summary
Delhi Capitals (DC) delivered a commanding performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), registering a comprehensive 8-wicket win. Chasing 160, DC got the job done in just 17.5 overs, thanks to stellar contributions from Mukesh Kumar, Abishek Porel, and KL Rahul.
🎯 Where the Game Was Won
The turning point came during the middle overs when DC tightened the screws. After LSG’s solid start (82/0 in 9 overs), they lost four key wickets while scoring just 37 runs in the next six overs. DC used the long handle wisely during their chase, hitting nine sixes compared to LSG’s three — a game-changing difference.
🏏 Lucknow Super Giants Innings
Powerplay: Solid Start
Score: 51/0 (RR: 8.5)
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh gave LSG a strong start. Markram was aggressive, hitting clean boundaries off Mukesh Kumar and Chameera.
Middle Overs: Collapse Begins
Score: 67/4 (Overs 7–15)
Markram reached his fourth fifty in six innings, but DC fought back. Pooran, Marsh, and Abdul Samad were dismissed in quick succession. Mukesh Kumar bowled a fiery spell and picked up key wickets.
Death Overs: Mukesh Stars
Score: 41/2 (Overs 16–20)
Mukesh Kumar returned to remove Badoni and Pant, finishing with 4 for 33. LSG ended on 159/6, which looked below par considering their start.
🚀 Delhi Capitals Innings
Powerplay: Steady Progress
Score: 54/1 (RR: 9.0)
Karun Nair hit early boundaries, while Porel and Rahul kept the score ticking. Karun was dismissed, but the foundation was strong.
Middle Overs: Porel-Rahul Show
Score: 73/1 (Overs 7–15)
Porel hit his first fifty of the season, while Rahul continued with clean hitting. The duo smashed five sixes in this phase, pushing DC past 100 easily.
Death Overs: Victory in Sight
Score: 34/0 (Overs 16–17.5)
Axar Patel joined Rahul and ensured a smooth finish. Rahul not only completed his fifty but also reached 5000 IPL runs, the fastest to do so in just 130 innings.
🌟 Player of the Match: Mukesh Kumar
His four wickets changed the game’s course and restricted LSG to a modest total.
🗓️ What’s Next?
- LSG will face Mumbai Indians on April 27 at Wankhede.
- DC will host RCB on the same day in the evening fixture.
📌 Key Stats & Highlights
- KL Rahul: Fastest to 5000 IPL runs (130 innings)
- Mukesh Kumar: 4/33 – Match-winning spell
- DC hit 9 sixes vs LSG’s 3 – massive striking difference
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IPL 2025 Points Table & Team Standings
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