The fourth match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams showcased exceptional performances, but in the end, DC emerged victorious in a last-over thriller.
Match Summary
- Match Number: 4
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to bat first.
LSG’s Innings: A Solid Start but a Sloppy Finish
Lucknow Super Giants started strongly, with their openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul providing a stable foundation. De Kock played an aggressive knock of 55 off 32 balls, while Rahul contributed 45 off 28 balls. The middle order saw an explosive cameo from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 38 off 15 balls, taking LSG past the 190-run mark.
However, DC’s bowlers pulled things back in the death overs. Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav were instrumental in restricting the run flow. Nortje finished with figures of 3/37, while Kuldeep took 2/28 in his four-over spell. LSG ended their innings at 195/6 in 20 overs.
DC’s Chase: A Nail-Biting Finish
Delhi Capitals had a shaky start as they lost their opener Prithvi Shaw early. David Warner played a responsible knock, scoring 62 off 40 balls, anchoring the chase. Rishabh Pant, returning to form, entertained the home crowd with his 41 off 23 balls, keeping DC in the game.
LSG’s bowlers, especially Ravi Bishnoi and Mark Wood, kept things tight in the middle overs. Bishnoi dismissed Pant at a crucial stage, bringing LSG back into the contest. But Axar Patel (32 off 18) and Tristan Stubbs (22* off 10) finished the job for DC in the final over.
With 10 runs required off the last over, Stubbs smashed a six and a four to seal the win for Delhi Capitals with 2 balls to spare.
Key Performances
- David Warner (DC) – 62 off 40 balls
- Rishabh Pant (DC) – 41 off 23 balls
- Anrich Nortje (DC) – 3/37 in 4 overs
- Quinton de Kock (LSG) – 55 off 32 balls
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) – 2/26 in 4 overs
Turning Point
The dismissal of Nicholas Pooran and the economical bowling by Kuldeep Yadav in the 16th over turned the game in DC’s favor, restricting LSG from crossing the 200-run mark.