In the 4th match of IPL 2025, played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) posted a massive total of 209/8 after being invited to bat first by Delhi Capitals (DC). Despite winning the toss and opting to bowl, DC’s bowlers struggled against the aggressive batting display by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh.
Pooran’s Fireworks and Marsh’s Dominance
LSG’s innings was powered by an outstanding knock from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 75 runs off just 30 balls, including 6 fours and 7 sixes, at a breathtaking strike rate of 250.00. Mitchell Marsh (72 runs off 36 balls, 6 fours, 6 sixes) also played a crucial role in setting up a strong total. David Miller (27 runs off 19 balls) added valuable runs towards the end.
DC’s Bowling Performance
For Delhi, Mitchell Starc (4 overs, 42 runs, 3 wickets) was the pick of the bowlers, while Kuldeep Yadav (4 overs, 20 runs, 2 wickets) provided crucial breakthroughs. Vipraj Nigam and Mukesh Kumar claimed a wicket each.
LSG’s Innings Overview
LSG crossed the 100-run mark within the first 10 overs, but frequent wickets towards the end prevented them from breaching the 210-run mark. Now, Delhi Capitals need 210 runs to win* and chase down the challenging total.
