Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants: High-Voltage IPL 2025 Clash in Vizag
The IPL 2025 season is set for an explosive battle as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Vizag on Monday, March 24. The match carries extra significance as Rishabh Pant, once the face of DC, now leads LSG, facing his former team for the first time since his high-profile move.
Pant vs Delhi Capitals: A Blockbuster Reunion
After eight years with Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant made headlines last year when LSG splashed Rs 27 crore to acquire him, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Now, Pant returns to face his old teammates, carrying inside knowledge of DC’s strengths and weaknesses.
Adding to the drama, KL Rahul, LSG’s former captain, has now joined DC, bringing his own insights into Lucknow’s strategies. This battle of exchanged captains raises the stakes even higher, with both teams aiming to kickstart their campaigns with a crucial win.
LSG’s Major Injury Crisis – Fast Bowling in Trouble
Lucknow’s preparations have taken a hit as multiple key fast bowlers have been ruled out:
- Mohsin Khan (ACL tear) – out for the season.
- Mayank Yadav (toe injury) – ruled out for the match.
- Avesh Khan and Akash Deep – recovering from knee and back injuries.
- LSG in talks with Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed as a possible overseas replacement.
With four pacers missing, head coach Justin Langer admitted the team must adapt, saying:
“Fast bowling comes with injury risks. We have to change our game plan and adjust, but as the tournament progresses, we’ll regain some of our best bowlers.”
Axar Patel Takes Charge of Delhi Capitals
For DC, this match marks a new era under Axar Patel’s captaincy. The all-rounder, who has been with the franchise since 2019, is confident about his leadership:
“Cricket has evolved, and IPL is now a batsman’s game. My strategy is simple – focus on the fundamentals, keep things clear, and help my team perform.”
Delhi has a mixed record against Lucknow, losing their first three encounters but bouncing back with two consecutive wins. With LSG struggling due to injuries, DC will look to capitalize and make a winning start.
