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Lucknow Super Giants Face Delhi Capitals in IPL Playoff Race Showdown

With both teams tied on wins, Delhi holds a slight advantage as the Ekana clash looms large for playoff hopes and player redemption.

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Nicholas Pooran meets fan who was left injured by one of his sixes during an IPL match
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Overview

  • Lucknow Super Giants host Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of IPL 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 22.
  • Both teams have identical win records, but Delhi sits higher in the standings with one fewer game played.
  • Rishabh Pant's form remains a concern for Delhi, with only 106 runs in eight matches this season.
  • KL Rahul faces heightened scrutiny, with fans framing the match as a personal battle between him and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka.
  • Delhi's Ashutosh Sharma was pivotal in their earlier one-wicket victory over LSG this season, adding narrative weight to the rematch.