Aiden Markram claims Karun Nair, Delhi Capitals 43/1 vs Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025 Live Cricket Score, LSG vs DC: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for Match 40 of IPL 2025.

Match Summary: Lucknow Super Giants posted 159/6 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a half-century from Aiden Markram. Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler for Delhi, claiming four wickets. The Capitals have had a strong season, despite a loss to Gujarat Titans in their previous match, while Lucknow has had a mixed run but managed to scrape together 10 points.

Current Score:

LSG: 159/6 (20 overs)

DC: 43/1 (4.3 overs)

Batting Update (DC):

Abishek Porel: 20 (15 balls)

KL Rahul: 1 (3 balls)

Key Moments:

Aiden Markram made an important breakthrough, dismissing Karun Nair for just 1 run, hitting the stumps after the batter missed a leg-side delivery.

Delhi's bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar, have kept the run rate under control in the latter stages of LSG’s innings.

Lucknow's strategy to use four bowlers in the first four overs has been a tactical move to prevent the opposition from settling into a rhythm.

Bowling Performances:

Prince Yadav: 0/8 (1.3 overs)

Aiden Markram: 1/10 (1 over)

LSG Innings: Despite some early boundaries from Karun Nair and Porel, the Capitals kept things tight in the middle overs. They have used their bowlers effectively, with Mukesh Kumar's final overs sealing the deal for Delhi's bowling attack.

Upcoming: Delhi Capitals now need 121 runs in 93 balls, requiring 7.8 runs per over to win the match. The match could be further influenced by dew in the second innings, and the strategy of the bowlers will be critical.

Stay tuned for more updates from this exciting IPL 2025 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals!