DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Match 40: Delhi Capitals Beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 Wickets – Full Match Summary

Prashant April 23, 2025No Comments

April 22, 2025 | Match 40 | IPL 2025

In Match 40 of the TATA IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. DC chased down a moderate total with 13 balls to spare, thanks to solid contributions from KL Rahul and Abishek Porel, and a match-defining bowling spell from Mukesh Ku

DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Match Summary:

Match: DC vs LSG, Match 40 – IPL 2025
Date: April 22, 2025
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Mukesh Kumar (4/33)

Toss Update:

Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first. The pitch looked balanced, and DC’s bowling strategy proved to be spot-on.

LSG Innings: 159/6 (20 Overs)

LSG had a promising start with a quick-fire partnership between Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh. Markram scored a well-paced 50 off 30 balls, striking 3 sixes and 2 boundaries. But DC bowlers made a strong comeback in the middle overs.

Mukesh Kumar was the standout performer, picking up 4 wickets for 33 runs and halting LSG’s momentum just when they looked set for a bigger total.

🔹 Top Performers – LSG Batting:

Aiden Markram – 50 (30 balls, 3×6, 2×4)
Mitchell Marsh – 20 (17 balls)

DC Innings: 161/2 (17.5 Overs)

In response, DC’s top order showed composure and class. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 57 off 42 balls, while Abishek Porel played the perfect support role with a fluent 55.

The chase was controlled and efficient, with DC reaching the target in the 18th over, sealing a much-needed win in their playoff race.

🔹 Top Performers – DC Batting:

KL Rahul – 57* (42 balls, 5×4, 1×6)
Abishek Porel – 55 (34 balls, 4×4, 2×6)

Player of the Match: Mukesh Kumar

With figures of 4/33 in 4 overs, Mukesh Kumar dismantled LSG’s middle order and restricted them to a chaseable total. His variations and pace control earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match title.

DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Match Final Scorecard:

Team	Score
LSG	159/6 (20 Overs)
DC	161/2 (17.5 Overs)

📺 Where to Watch IPL T-20 Matches:

You can watch the DC vs LSG Match 40 Highlights on:

Hot Star India
Star Sports Network (TV)

Points Table Impact:

This win gave Delhi Capitals a crucial push up the IPL 2025 points table, keeping them in the hunt for playoffs. For Lucknow Super Giants, the loss means they need to win most of their remaining games to stay in contention.

As of April 23, 2025, following the conclusion of Match 40 where Delhi Capitals (DC) secured an 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the updated IPL 2025 points table is as follows:

Rank	Team	Matches Played (P)	Wins (W)	Losses (L)	Points (Pts)	Net Run Rate (NRR)
1	Gujarat Titans (GT)	8	6	2	12	+1.104
2	Delhi Capitals (DC)	8	6	2	12	+0.657
3	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)	8	5	3	10	+0.472
4	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	8	5	3	10	+0.177
5	Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)	9	5	4	10	-0.054
6	Mumbai Indians (MI)	8	4	4	8	+0.483
7	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	8	3	5	6	+0.212
8	Rajasthan Royals (RR)	8	2	6	4	-0.633
9	Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)	7	2	5	4	-1.217
10	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)	8	2	6	4	-1.392

Delhi Capitals’ recent win has propelled them to the second position on the table, equaling Gujarat Titans in points but trailing slightly in Net Run Rate. Lucknow Super Giants, despite the loss, remain in the top five but will need to secure more victories to strengthen their playoff contention.

For more detailed statistics and match information, you can visit the official IPL website