IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI against Delhi Capitals | DC vs LSG
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League has started with some amazing matches. First, we saw an explosive performance from RCB in the first match, where they defeated KKR. In the second match, SRH posted a massive total of 286. The initial matches have given us a glimpse of what this season holds. The next match features two teams with new captains, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, who will be starting their campaign in Match No. 4. In this article, we will discuss the Lucknow Super Giants’ playing XI for the upcoming match.
After a disappointing 2024 season, LSG released their previous captain. KL Rahul acquired Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in IPL history, and he will lead the team this season. Along with Rishabh, the team has made multiple exciting acquisitions and will play 14 matches this season. Currently, the team is facing some injuries with pacers and will have a tough road ahead if the injuries aren’t sorted out in time.
Also Read: IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Playing XI vs Lucknow Super Giants | DC vs LSG
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | Batter |
| Rishabh Pant | Batter |
| Aiden Markram | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batter |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-Rounder |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Bowler |
| Mohsin Khan | Bowler |
Top Order
In the top order, the team has experienced Australian all-rounder Michel Marsh, who will bat as a pure batter in the playing XI. His batting partner is likely to be South African batter Aiden Markaram. Both players are experienced and have performed consistently in the last season. In the third position, young Indian Ayush Badono, who performed exceptionally well for the team the last season, will bat.
Middle Order
The middle-order team will include captain Rishabh Pant, who is likely to bat at number 4. Along with him, explosive West Indian and team vice-captain Nicholas Pooran will bat at no. 5. David Miller will be responsible for finishing the innings, the job he has been doing for years.
Lower order
The lower-order team will have two all-rounders, Shahbaz Ahmed and Shardul Thakur. Both all-rounders are bowlers but have always performed for their teams when needed.
Bowlers
In the bowling attack, Lucknow Super Giants will have the spin attack led by Leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi and Shahbaz Ahmed. While all Indian pace attack will be there with Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan.
LSG Squad For IPL 2025
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rishabh Pant (Captain), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram |
| All-rounders | Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Krunal Pandya |
| Wicketkeepers | Nicholas Pooran |
| Bowlers | Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, M. Siddharth |
| Others | Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke |
LSG Match Schedule For IPL 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24 | DC vs LSG | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM |
| March 27 | SRH vs LSG | Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 1 | LSG vs PBKS | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 4 | LSG vs MI | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 | KKR vs LSG | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| April 12 | LSG vs GT | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| April 14 | LSG vs CSK | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 19 | RR vs LSG | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| April 22 | LSG vs DC | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 27 | MI vs LSG | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| May 4 | PBKS vs LSG | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| May 9 | LSG vs RCB | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | GT vs LSG | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 18 | LSG vs SRH | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
