Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals free IPL picks | April 22

Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals IPL Match Preview

The race for the playoffs heats up as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 40 of the 2025 Indian Premier League.

Both sides sit on ten points heading into Tuesday’s clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, making this a pivotal fixture in the top-four race.

Lucknow have momentum on their side, coming off a gutsy two-run win against Rajasthan Royals. Their resurgence—four wins in five—has been built on flexibility in selection and strong late-over hitting, especially from Abdul Samad, who stepped up with a clutch 30 off 10 balls last match.

Nicholas Pooran remains the backbone of their power game, with the Super Giants topping the sixes chart this season.

Despite not featuring last time, Mayank Yadav remains on the radar for a return, while Mitch Marsh and Ayush Badoni may rotate back in depending on matchups.

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, are coming off a heavy loss to Gujarat after scraping past Rajasthan in a Super Over.

Their bowling, led by Kuldeep Yadav, remains elite, but the batting has faltered despite setting strong totals. Jake Fraser-McGurk was finally dropped for the last match, with Abishek Porel promoted to open alongside KL Rahul, who has been in superb touch.

DC have won the last three head-to-head meetings, but with home conditions favouring low scores and Lucknow’s improved finishing ability, this one is finely poised.

LSG v DC Betting Predictions

Delhi have won three straight against Lucknow and remain the more reliable bowling unit. Their spin trio of Kuldeep, Axar, and Nigam could tie down LSG’s hitters on a slower pitch, especially in the middle overs. Delhi at better than even money with cricket betting sites looks a great play.

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 12 wickets this season and was the game-changer when these teams met in Lucknow last year (3/20). He’s averaging just 6.25 runs per over and is DC’s go-to man on spin-friendly decks. +260 with Nags.bet to be Delhi’s top bowler looks incredible value.

Despite Delhi’s quality, their six-hitting output is among the lowest in the league. LSG, powered by Pooran, David Miller, and Abdul Samad, average over 10 sixes per game and should out-hit DC if they bat deep again.

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