IPL 2025 Match 40: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
The 40th match of IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday. This exciting encounter will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This will be the second meeting between the two teams; they previously faced off in the fourth match of IPL 2025, a game won by Delhi Capitals.
Ekana Pitch Conditions – Relief for Bowlers?
The Ekana Cricket Stadium is one of India's major cricket grounds, and its pitch may offer respite to bowlers. The slow surface could be advantageous to spinners, providing them with grip and turn, making it challenging for batsmen to score freely. Batsmen will need to strategically rotate the strike, making effective use of the powerplay. The average score at this venue is approximately 170 runs.
Pace Bowlers to Find Bounce and Pace
The red soil pitch at Ekana Stadium provides good bounce and pace for fast bowlers, promising an exciting battle between bat and ball. Eighteen IPL matches have been played at this venue so far, and the pitch conditions generally favor the bowlers.
Lucknow Super Giants' Home Record
Four matches have been played in Lucknow this season. LSG has won two home matches and lost two. In total, 18 IPL matches have been played at the Ekana Stadium, with the team batting first winning eight and the chasing team winning nine. One match resulted in no result.
Toss Importance – Who Will Win?
At the Ekana Stadium, the team winning the toss has won 11 times, while the team losing the toss has won 6 matches. The highest score recorded here is 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders, while Lucknow's lowest score was 108 runs, when they were bowled out on their home ground.
Ekana Stadium IPL Statistics
Total Matches Played: 18
Team Batting First Wins: 8
Chasing Team Wins: 9
No Result: 1
