Delhi Capitals Dominate IPL 2025 Clash Against LSG
The IPL 2025 season continues to deliver dramatic nights, and in Lucknow, the Delhi Capitals turned on the style to hammer the Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets. The game, played before a buzzing crowd on April 22, was a showcase of Delhi’s steady game plan and standout individual performances—especially from Mukesh Kumar, who put on a bowling masterclass that left the home side stumbling.
LSG started the night with intent. Their batting lineup appeared solid at first, with South African Aiden Markram steadying things at the top and notching 52 runs that gave Lucknow the hint of a fighting total. Ayush Badoni chipped in next, making a brisk 36, and the Super Giants were looking at a possible push past 170. But once Mukesh Kumar hit his rhythm, those hopes vanished fast. He was relentless with his pace and accuracy, repeatedly troubling the batsmen and ending up scalping four crucial wickets for just 33 runs in his four overs. Among his victims were Badoni and, surprisingly, Delhi's old warhorse Rishabh Pant, who offered just a moment at the crease before returning to the pavilion for a duck.
After the powerplay, LSG lost track. The middle order collapsed under pressure, and after being well-placed at 80/2, a flurry of misjudged shots and sharp Delhi fielding stalled their flow. Deepak Hooda and Nicholas Pooran, known for their finishing skills, couldn’t make much of the opportunity. By the end of 20 overs, the hosts had scraped to 159/6—a total that felt slightly below par on a good batting pitch.
Marsh and Patel Shine Bright in Chase
Delhi’s response was as clinical as it gets. Openers managed a composed start and hardly played a risky stroke. Once Mitchell Marsh got going, though, the gap between the teams was clear. Marsh made batting look easy, driving and pulling LSG’s fast bowlers with ease. He accelerated the chase just as the required rate started to climb, smacking timely boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking over. By the time he stepped off, Delhi were firmly in control.
Axar Patel, usually more recognized for his left-arm spin, slotted in comfortably with the bat. He finished the game off in style, lofting a big six that brought up the victory with 13 balls to spare. Delhi ended at 161/2 in 17.5 overs, barely breaking a sweat in seeing off the target.
What set Delhi apart in this game was how they balanced both bowling and batting. Mukesh Kumar’s role can’t be overstated—the four wickets he snagged, especially during Lucknow’s build-up phase, made defending a middling total impossible for the Super Giants. Unsurprisingly, the Player of the Match award went straight into his hands, a just reward for a performance that powered Delhi into the top half of the IPL table.
The Delhi Capitals now look like a side with renewed spirit, blending the raw pace of their bowlers with confidence and aggression in their top order. For Lucknow, it’s another evening spent wondering what might have been as costly mistakes with the bat and an unthreatening bowling effort under the lights brought defeat in their own backyard.