In a dominant display of skills and composure, Delhi Capitals (DC) outclass Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 counters in the 40th game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 At the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With half a solid half of Abishek Porel And a winning blow of 57 steps from Kl RahulDelhi managed to continue the target of 160 with 13 balls to lose. The upper order of LSG, directed by Aiden Markram52 years old, fought hard but failed due to a collapse in the middle order. The result saw Delhi return to winning tracks, while LSG had trouble in what was a performance below the value.
Lucknow Super Giant’s incoherent striker of Lucknow
Lucknow’s shock performance was incoherent, with only Markram showing significant resistance. The sleeves started with promising with Markram and Mitchell Marsh (45) offering a solid opening partnership, but their layoffs have set the tone for collapse. Despite a brilliant 36 -point camée from Ayush Badoni, LSG sleeves failed to take momentum. The biggest subject of discussion, however, was Rishabh pantsThe decision to fight at n ° 7. Although she is the most expensive player in IPL 2025, Pant did not delivered, rejected for a duck in his brief stay at the fold. His decision to find himself lower in order has raised several questions from the fans, and his inability to have an impact left LSG with a total of less than 159/6.
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The pursuit of Delhi Capitals led by the calm of Kl Rahul and the Quickfire finish of Axar Pate
In response, Delhi was clinical and calm throughout their prosecution. After the early loss of Karun Nair (15), Porel took care of, marking a brilliant 51 on 36 balls. His blow, which included five limits and a six, placed the platform for Rahul to finish the pursuit in style. Rahul composed 57 steps on 42 bullets, coupled with an ardent blow of 34 steps from Axar Patel, Sealed Delhi’s victory with 13 balls to lose. The couple shared an undefeated crucial partnership, guiding Delhi to a comfortable victory. LSG quieurs, in particular Markram and Ravi bishnoihad trouble making breakthroughs, and the prosecution was completed with ease by Delhi, because they finished with 161/2 in 17.5 overs.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Kl Rahul breaking Goenka’s LSG is the sweetest feeling as a cricket fan !! pic.twitter.com/sx8mz2rgom
– Rajiv (@ rajiv1841) April 22, 2025
Kl Rahul has actually shown Goenka how you can win matches even without hitting the ball. Played the situation, simple, doubles and also took its chance when it was necessary.
– Pallavi Anand (@Pallavisanand) April 22, 2025
Delhi is doubled on Lucknow!
This time, no last on heroism. Fifty de Porel gave them the cushion, Rahul anchored the prosecution while anxar played his blows.
They hope that the FAF can come back soon, will not be easy without it fighting first.# IPL2025
– Nikhil 🏏 (@CRICCRAZYNIKS) April 22, 2025
Clinic 💙❤️
KL hits around fifty and the six winners in Ekana ✅
– SAURABH MALHOTRA (@malhotrasaurabh) April 22, 2025
The only one 👑 pic.twitter.com/i8wdafqlrj
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapaps) April 22, 2025
Kl Rahul fifty against LSG in the presence of Goenka. What a day for him. pic.twitter.com/1icufmkiw2
– Ratnish (@loyalsachinfan) April 22, 2025
Difficult loss tonight. pic.twitter.com/hpejito98o
– Lucknow Super Giants (@lucknowipl) April 22, 2025
Kamaal lajawab rahul 💖#Klrahul #cricket #Ipl # T20 # IPL2025 #LSGVSDC pic.twitter.com/uh9miqdeip
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) April 22, 2025
Kl Rahul does not only do his shopping, but he also guides Abishek Porel.
It is really in good spirit, this is good news for Team India before England Test Series, it will open and it should be in good shape. pic.twitter.com/eirvmve3wm
– SUJEET SUMAN (@ subjectsuman1991) April 22, 2025
KL Rahul is the fastest drummer in the history of IPL to mark 5k IPL runs reached in 130 sleeves, exceeding David Warner. But people called her a lmao fraud
– 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧 ™ (@ itzshreyas07) April 22, 2025
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