The 40th match of the IPL 2025 season is set to take place on Tuesday, April 22, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match will commence at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. 

???? Head-to-Head Record

In their last five encounters:​

• Delhi Capitals have won 2 matches.

• Lucknow Super Giants have won 3 matches. ​

This indicates a closely contested rivalry, with LSG holding a slight edge.​

???? Players to Watch

Lucknow Super Giants:

• Nicholas Pooran: In 10 matches, he has scored 321 runs at an average of 45.86 and a strike rate of 183.42.

• Ayush Badoni: He has amassed 206 runs in 10 matches, averaging 51.5 with a strike rate of 145.07.

• Ravi Bishnoi: With 8 wickets in 10 matches, he maintains an economy rate of 8.81.​

Delhi Capitals:

• Jake Fraser-McGurk: He has scored 330 runs in 9 matches, averaging 36.67 with a striking rate of 234.04.

• Abishek Porel: In 10 matches, he has accumulated 277 runs at an average of 34.63 and a strike rate of 159.19.

• Kuldeep Yadav: He has taken 13 wickets in 9 matches, with an economy rate of 8.89. ​

????️ Weather and Pitch Report

• Weather: Sunny conditions are expected with a temperature around 27°C, humidity at 63%, and a slight chance of rain at 2%.

• Pitch: The pitch at Ekana Stadium is known to be balanced, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. 

???? Broadcast Information

The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Jeetexch andJioHotstar.

???? Match Prediction

Considering current form and home advantage, Lucknow Super Giants appear to have a slight edge over Delhi Capitals. However, with both teams showcasing strong performances this season, a closely contested match is anticipated.