The Lucknow Super Giants will host the Delhi Capitals in the 40th match of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 22. Both sides come into the match with equal wins each, but Delhi Capitals, having played one less game, hold a better position in the points table. LSG, currently fifth, will aim to turn things around at home and regain rhythm.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, will look to steady their campaign after a shaky run, having lost two of their last three matches. Although they scraped through with a narrow win over Rajasthan Royals recently, captain Rishabh Pant¡¯s form remains under scrutiny.
So far, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have faced each other six times in the IPL. The record is even, with three wins each. However, Delhi has been dominant since last season. They beat LSG twice in IPL 2024 and pulled off a last-over one-wicket win earlier this season, owing to Ashutosh Sharma¡¯s batting in Vizag.
This match presents a fresh opportunity for LSG to stop DC¡¯s momentum and regain control of the rivalry on their home turf.
What has caught the attention of fans beyond the cricketing numbers is the dynamic between KL Rahul and team owner Sanjiv Goenka. Social media users have framed the clash as a personal battle.
One user wrote, ¡°Forget the whole gentleman's game thing today. KL Rahul has to show up with a big performance at Ekana today, and then he has to celebrate in a befitting manner in front of Sanjiv Goenka to give a sweet & strong reply for the disrespect he faced.¡±
Another added, ¡°It¡¯s KL Rahul vs Sanjiv Goenka. It¡¯s a battle of Self Respect vs Head Weight.¡±?
A similar comment said, ¡°It¡¯s a battle of Player vs Owner. Wishing you all the best and luck for today, hope you will shine well and get those bulk amount of runs to shut the noise of a useless guy and his team.¡±
The fan chatter didn¡¯t stop there. ¡°Aaj dekhne ko milega KL Rahul vs Goenka. Are you ready guys?¡± one person asked, while another focused on the match prediction: ¡°Nicholas Pooran Will Hit Boundaries. LSG win.¡±
With the playoff race heating up, this match holds key importance for both sides. But for Lucknow fans, it is also about KL Rahul delivering when it matters most, especially in front of Sanjiv Goenka, as per public sentiment online.
At Ekana tonight, the focus is on runs, rivalry, and redemption as Lucknow takes on Delhi.