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Why DC Replaced Mohit Sharma With Dushmantha Chameera In IPL 2025 Match vs LSG

Rajgeeta Yadav

Dushmantha Chameera replaces Mohit Sharma [Source: @ICC/X.com]Dushmantha Chameera replaces Mohit Sharma [Source: @ICC/X.com]

In the 40th match of the IPL 2025 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) went up against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). DC's captain, Axar Patel, won the toss and chose to bowl first. At the toss, Axar also announced a notable change in the playing XI - Dushmantha Chameera replaced Mohit Sharma. Meanwhile, LSG decided to stick with their same team and made no changes.

Why Dushmantha Chameera Is Included In Today's Match?

There are some clear reasons why Chameera has been picked for this game. First of all, the pitch at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been quite helpful for fast bowlers throughout this season. Since pacers have been dominating here, it made sense for Delhi to bring in someone like Chameera who can bowl with good speed.

Another key reason was Chameera’s strong record against LSG’s opener Nicholas Pooran. In previous encounters, Chameera has dismissed Pooran three times in just four innings, which gives DC a clear advantage. Pooran also has a known weakness; he struggles against pacers who bowl consistently at speeds of 140 km/h or more, and Chameera fits that profile perfectly.

Lastly, Chameera is familiar with the conditions in Lucknow, as he played for LSG in the 2022 IPL season. That experience could come in handy for DC, as he knows how the pitch behaves and how to bowl effectively here.

All these reasons made it a smart and strategic decision by Axar Patel and the Delhi Capitals to include Chameera in place of Mohit Sharma for this important match.