Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline

The clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2025 season brought fans an action-packed contest filled with power-hitting, clever bowling, and thrilling momentum shifts. With both teams boasting world-class talent, this match was not just about two points but about making a strong statement in the tournament.

The Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, was buzzing with excitement as home fans expected their captain KL Rahul to lead from the front, while the visitors, under David Warner’s leadership, looked to upset the hosts with an aggressive brand of cricket.

This detailed recap of the  Super Giants vs Capitals Timeline covers squads, match flow, scorecard, turning points, and a match analysis to give you the complete picture of this riveting encounter.

Match Info – LSG vs DC IPL 2025

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
  
• Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL 2025)
  
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  
• Captains: KL Rahul (LSG), David Warner (DC)
  
• Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first
  

Squads & Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Player	Role
KL Rahul (C)	Batsman
Quinton de Kock	Wicketkeeper
Marcus Stoinis	All-rounder
Nicholas Pooran	Batsman
Ayush Badoni	Batsman
Krunal Pandya	All-rounder
Ravi Bishnoi	Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq	Bowler
Mohsin Khan	Bowler
Yash Thakur	Bowler
Deepak Hooda	All-rounder

Delhi Capitals Squad

Player	Role
David Warner (C)	Batsman
Prithvi Shaw	Batsman
Rishabh Pant (WK)	Wicketkeeper
Mitchell Marsh	All-rounder
Axar Patel	All-rounder
Lalit Yadav	All-rounder
Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler
Anrich Nortje	Bowler
Khaleel Ahmed	Bowler
Ishant Sharma	Bowler
Tristan Stubbs	Batsman

Super Giants vs Capitals Timeline (Match Progression)

Powerplay Overs (0–6)

• Delhi Capitals started aggressively with David Warner and Prithvi Shaw scoring boundaries.
  
• LSG bowlers, especially Mohsin Khan, struck early to remove Shaw, slowing DC’s momentum.
  

Middle Overs (7–15)

• Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel built a steady partnership.
  
• LSG’s Ravi Bishnoi delivered crucial wickets, breaking the rhythm of the Capitals.
  
• Marcus Stoinis contributed with tight overs, restricting big hits.
  

Death Overs (16–20)

• DC tried accelerating through Mitchell Marsh, but wickets at regular intervals hurt their final push.
  
• LSG’s chase began with KL Rahul anchoring while Nicholas Pooran provided fireworks.
  
• The match went into the final over where LSG held their nerve to chase down the target.
  

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Scorecard

Punjab Kings Innings – 243/5 (20 Overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Priyansh Arya	47	23	7	2	204.3
Prabhsimran (wk)	5	8	1	0	62.5
Shreyas Iyer (c)	97*	42	5	9	230.9
Azmatullah Omarzai	16	15	2	1	106.7
Glenn Maxwell	0	1	0	0	0
Marcus Stoinis	20	15	1	2	133.3
Shashank Singh	44*	16	6	2	275.0
Extras	14
Total	243/5 (20)

Fall of Wickets:
28 (Prabhsimran, 3.1) • 79 (Priyansh Arya, 6.4) • 105 (Azmatullah, 10.3) • 105 (Glenn Maxwell, 10.4) • 162 (Stoinis, 15.2) 

Bowling – GT:

• Sai Kishore: 4–0–30–3 (Econ: 7.5)
  
• Arshdeep Singh: 4–0–36–2 (Econ: 9.0)
  
• Maxwell, Jansen, Boult, Chahal also contributed
  

Gujarat Titans Innings – 232/5 (20 Overs)

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Sai Sudharsan	74	41	5	6	180.48
Shubman Gill (c)	33	14	2	3	235.71
Jos Buttler (wk)	54	33	4	2	163.64
Sherfane Rutherford	46	28	4	3	164.29
Rahul Tewatia	6	2	0	1	300.00
Shahrukh Khan	6*	1	0	1	600.00
Arshad Khan	1*	1	0	0	100.00
Extras	12
Total	232/5 (20)

Fall of Wickets:
61 (Gill, 5.5) • 145 (Sudharsan, 12.3) • 199 (Buttler, 17.6) • 217 (Tewatia, 19.1) • 225 (Rutherford, 19.4) 

Bowling – PBKS:

• Arshdeep Singh: 4–0–36–2 (Econ: 9.0)
  
• Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Maxwell, Stoinis, Chahal, Vijaykumar contributed & supported the final overs’ finish

Key Moments & Turning Points

• Mohsin Khan’s early strike against Prithvi Shaw gave LSG the upper hand.
  
• Ravi Bishnoi’s spell in the middle overs restricted DC from going big.
  
• Nicholas Pooran’s explosive finishing ensured LSG crossed the line under pressure.
  

Match Analysis – LSG vs DC

The Super Giants vs Capitals encounter highlighted how crucial all-round contributions are in modern T20 cricket. Delhi Capitals batted well but lost momentum at key stages, while Lucknow Super Giants maintained composure in the chase. The partnership between KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran proved decisive, ensuring LSG registered a memorable win in IPL 2025.

Conclusion – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline

The Super Giants vs Capitals Timeline in IPL 2025 was a story of calculated aggression, key bowling spells, and match-winning partnerships. While Delhi Capitals fought hard, the depth in Lucknow’s batting and the brilliance of Pooran under pressure sealed the victory, leaving fans with another unforgettable chapter in this rivalry.