DC defeated LSG in yesterday's IPL match [Source: @iplt20.com]
In Match 40 of IPL 2025 on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Delhi Capitals looked like a team on a mission. They were up against a strong Lucknow Super Giants side but a solid all-round show led by Mukesh Kumar’s exceptional spell and a calm chase by KL Rahul and co. made the difference.
While LSG had some momentum thanks to a fine knock by Aiden Markram, the second innings was all about DC’s control and execution.
Result Of Yesterday’s IPL Match
Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets in Match 40 of IPL 2025.
Yesterday's IPL Match Score
Lucknow Super Giants: 159/6 in 20 overs
- Aiden Markram 52 (33), Mitchell Marsh 45 (36)
- Mukesh Kumar: 4-0-33-4, Mitchell Starc: 4-0-25-1
Delhi Capitals: 161/2 in 17.5 overs
- KL Rahul 57* (42), Abishek Porel 51 (36)
- Aiden Markram: 3-0-30-2
Yesterday IPL Man Of The Match
Mukesh Kumar
- On a pitch where most bowlers struggled to hold a consistent line, Mukesh was on the money from ball one. His 4-wicket haul derailed LSG’s charge in the middle overs and left DC with a manageable chase.
Yesterday IPL Match Most Runs
KL Rahul: 57* (42)
- KL Rahul anchored the chase beautifully as he mixed singles with the occasional big hit and ensured his side got over the line without much drama.
Yesterday IPL Match Most Wickets
Mukesh Kumar: 4 wickets for 33 runs
- He broke the back of LSG’s innings by removing Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni and Rishabh Pant in quick succession, turning the game Delhi’s way.
Yesterday’s Most Sixes
Axar Patel: 4 sixes
- The DC captain didn’t waste any time. Coming in during the final stretch, he smashed four sixes to wrap up the chase with a flourish.
IPL Match Today
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Match 41 of IPL 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST