Delhi Capitals are in strong form in IPL 2025. They have also become the first team to score 10 points this season. It is very difficult to defeat this team, which is being led by Akshar Patel.

Delhi will play their next match against the Lucknow Supergiants. In this match, Lucknow will aim for revenge, while Delhi will fight to stay on the winning track. Lucknow and Delhi will face each other for the second time this season. In their last meeting, Delhi snatched victory from Lucknow. Ashutosh Sharma had played a brilliant innings in that match. But this time, Lucknow’s team looks stronger. A stormy pacer might return to their playing XI for this clash.

Stormy Pacer May Return to Pant’s Team

Lucknow’s season in IPL 2025 has been good so far. In their last match, the team defeated Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling game. Avesh Khan bowled brilliantly in the last over and secured the win for Lucknow.

A big change can be seen in the team this time. Rishabh Pant might give Mayank Yadav a chance in the playing XI by replacing Prince Yadav. Mayank is known for his stormy pace bowling.

Mayank was out of the team earlier due to injury but is now fully fit and back in the squad. He was expected to play against Rajasthan, but that didn’t happen. However, there are high chances he will be part of the match against Delhi. Apart from this, no other change is expected in the Lucknow team.

Lucknow’s Batting Looks Strong

Lucknow’s batting lineup is strong and now Rishabh Pant has also returned to form. The team’s batting mainly depends on Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram.

However, David Miller has not performed well in his finisher role yet. The team will expect him to return to form soon.

Will Delhi Make Any Changes in Playing XI?

It looks like Delhi Capitals will not make many changes to their playing XI. Jack Fraser McGurk, who was dropped in the last match, might remain out for this match too.

Abhishek Porel and Karun Nair will handle the opening. KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, and Vipraj Nigam are all expected to play. Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav’s places are confirmed.

If there is any change, it might be Mukesh Kumar being dropped and T Natarajan getting his first chance this season.

Possible Playing XI for Both Teams

Lucknow Supergiants:

Rishabh Pant (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan.

Delhi Capitals:

Axar Patel (captain), Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan.