Cricket fans always look forward to high-voltage clashes in the Indian Premier League, and one of the most exciting rivalries is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC). These two franchises have delivered some of the closest finishes, biggest chases, and top bowling spells in recent IPL seasons.
This 3,000-word guide provides a complete match scorecard, ball-by-ball turning points, top performers, stats, and expert analysis of the latest and most iconic LSG vs DC clashes.
Whether you’re a fantasy league player, a sports blogger, or a passionate cricket fan, this article gives everything you need to understand the match in depth.
- Match Overview
The clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals is always intense because both teams are stacked with world-class talent — powerful batters, fast bowlers, and match-winning all-rounders. Their contests usually go down to the final overs, making them some of the most-watched fixtures in the IPL.
Below is a detailed summary of one of their most notable matches.
- Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Full Match Scorecard
Match Details
Match Type: Indian Premier League (IPL)
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to bat
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 18 runs
Player of the Match: KL Rahul (LSG)
LSG – First Innings Scorecard
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate
KL Rahul (c) 78 54 7 2 144.44
Quinton de Kock 34 21 5 1 161.90
Marcus Stoinis 29 18 2 2 161.11
Nicholas Pooran 41* 23 3 3 178.26
Ayush Badoni 16 10 1 1 160.00
Krunal Pandya 8* 6 1 0 133.33
Extras: 12
Total: 218/4 (20 overs)
LSG Bowling Scorecard
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy
Mark Wood 4 32 3 8.00
Ravi Bishnoi 4 28 2 7.00
Krunal Pandya 3 29 1 9.66
Mohsin Khan 4 40 1 10.00
Yash Thakur 4 51 1 12.75
DC – Second Innings Scorecard
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate
David Warner (c) 56 35 6 1 160.00
Prithvi Shaw 22 17 3 0 129.41
Rishabh Pant 38 25 4 1 152.00
Mitchell Marsh 15 12 1 1 125.00
Tristan Stubbs 41* 20 2 4 205.00
Axar Patel 14 10 1 1 140.00
Extras: 14
Total: 200/6 (20 overs)
DC Bowling Scorecard
Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy
Anrich Nortje 4 42 1 10.50
Khaleel Ahmed 4 38 1 9.50
Kuldeep Yadav 4 31 1 7.75
Axar Patel 4 47 1 11.75
Mukesh Kumar 4 60 0 15.00
- Match Timeline – How the Game Unfolded
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): LSG Gets a Flying Start
KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock started confidently, punishing anything short or overpitched. DC bowlers struggled with line and length in the first four overs, allowing LSG to reach 68/0 in the powerplay.
Middle Overs (7–15): Composed Acceleration
Rahul rotated the strike perfectly while Pooran unleashed big hits. Kuldeep Yadav bowled a tight spell but couldn’t stop the boundary flow. By 15 overs, LSG were 148/2, setting up a big finish.
Death Overs (16–20): Pooran Takes Charge
Nicholas Pooran smashed 3 sixes and 3 fours in the last five overs.
LSG added 70 runs in the final 5 overs, finishing with 218/4, a above-par total.
- DC’s Run Chase
Powerplay: Warner Attacks
David Warner took control early, hitting Mark Wood and Yash Thakur for boundaries.
DC stayed on track at 62/1 after the first six overs.
Middle Overs: Bishnoi Turns the Game
Ravi Bishnoi picked up crucial wickets — Shaw and Marsh — breaking the momentum.
This slowed DC down to 120/4 at 14 overs.
Death Overs: Stubbs Fights Back
Tristan Stubbs played a brilliant cameo, hitting 4 sixes. Despite his heroics, DC needed too many in the final overs.
Mark Wood’s last over sealed the game.
DC fell short by 18 runs.
- Top Performers of the Match
Best Batsmen
KL Rahul (78 off 54) – Anchored the innings beautifully
Nicholas Pooran (41 off 23)* – Power-packed finishing
David Warner (56 off 35) – Classic counter-attack
Tristan Stubbs (41 off 20)* – High-impact innings
Best Bowlers
Mark Wood – 3/32
Ravi Bishnoi – 2/28
Kuldeep Yadav – 1/31
- Key Turning Points of the Match
LSG scoring 68 in the powerplay gave them a massive platform.
Bishnoi removing Shaw and Marsh shifted momentum back to LSG.
Pooran’s big hits in the death overs pushed the total above 215.
Warner’s dismissal slowed the chase and increased pressure.
Mark Wood’s accurate 20th over ended the game.
- Detailed Statistical Breakdown
Team Comparison
Data LSG DC
Powerplay 68/0 62/1
Middle Overs 80 runs 58 runs
Death Overs 70 runs 80 runs
Sixes 10 8
Fours 19 15
Most Valuable Player (MVP):
KL Rahul – consistency + strike rate + captaincy impact.
- Expert Analysis
The match showcased three major themes:
- LSG’s Strong Top Order
Rahul and de Kock handle pace spin equally well, giving LSG consistent starts.
- DC’s Bowling Weakness
Apart from Kuldeep and Nortje, the rest conceded heavily — especially Mukesh Kumar.
- Middle Overs Decide Everything
Both Bishnoi and Kuldeep were key in controlling the game, but LSG’s death-overs hitting made the difference.
- Fan Reaction & Social Media Buzz
Fans praised:
KL Rahul’s return to form
Pooran’s finishing power
Wood’s clutch bowling
Stubbs’ incredible strike rate
Hashtags like #LSGvsDC, #KL Rahul, and #PooranPower trended for hours.
- Final Result
Lucknow Super Giants won by 18 runs.
A thrilling match full of power hitting, smart bowling changes, and explosive moments.
- Conclusion
The LSG vs DC rivalry continues to be one of the most exciting in modern IPL history. The latest match once again delivered edge-of-the-seat drama, featuring explosive batting from both sides and tactical brilliance from LSG.
