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| KL Rahul’s unbeaten 57 guides DC to an 8-wicket victory against LSG in IPL 2025 at Ekana Stadium on April 22. |
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The IPL 2025 match on April 22 at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium was a thrilling battle between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC). DC won by 8 wickets in a dominant chase, thanks to KL Rahul’s unbeaten 57 and Mukesh Kumar’s brilliant bowling. LSG put up a fight, but DC’s clinical batting sealed the victory. Here’s the full story!
Match Recap: Delhi’s Big Fight
LSG batted first and scored 159/6 in 20 overs, with Aiden Markram hitting 52 and Mitchell Marsh making 45. DC’s bowlers were exceptional, with Mukesh Kumar taking 4 wickets to restrict LSG. In reply, DC chased 160, finishing at 161/2 in 17.5 overs. KL Rahul’s 57* and Abishek Porel’s 51, along with Axar Patel’s 34*, guided DC to an 8-wicket win over LSG.
Key Scores and Wickets
⭐ Top Scores ⭐
| Team | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| DC | KL Rahul | 57* |
| DC | Abishek Porel | 51 |
| DC | Axar Patel | 34* |
| LSG | Aiden Markram | 52 |
| LSG | Mitchell Marsh | 45 |
🔥 Top Wickets 🔥
| Team | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| DC | Mukesh Kumar | 4 |
| DC | Mitchell Starc | 1 |
| DC | Dushmantha Chameera | 1 |
| LSG | Aiden Markram | 2 |
Standout Players
KL Rahul’s Unbeaten 57*
KL Rahul stayed calm under pressure, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 42 balls. His knock ensured DC crossed the finish line with ease.
Abishek Porel’s Quick 51
Young Abishek Porel smashed 51 off 36 balls, giving DC a strong start in the chase with 7 fours and a six.
Aiden Markram’s All-Round 52
Aiden Markram led LSG with a solid 52 off 33 balls and took 2 wickets, but it wasn’t enough to stop DC’s victory.
What Turned the Game
The game shifted when Mukesh Kumar took 4 wickets in the middle overs, reducing LSG to 120/5. This pressure forced LSG to slow down, making the chase easier for DC.
Quick Facts
- Scores: LSG 159/6, DC 161/2
- Big Moment: Rahul and Porel’s 69-run partnership for the second wicket.
- Record: Mukesh Kumar’s 4 wickets were his best IPL figures this season.
- Venue: Ekana Stadium saw its fifth close finish of IPL 2025.
Team Rankings
DC moved to 12 points from 8 matches, climbing to 2nd place with a better net run rate. LSG, with 10 points from 9 games, slipped to 5th but remain in playoff contention.
Catch the Highlights
Relive the excitement here:
IPLT20.com (10-minute highlights)
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