LSG vs DC IPL 2025 Match 40 Highlights: Mukesh Kumar bowls DC to a win

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match 40: Man of the Match

Mukesh Kumar was named the player of the match for an incredible spell in the first innings. The right-arm pacer picked up two wickets in an over twice in the innings. However, he possibly restricted LSG to a below-par score with his double-wicket 14th over. He dismissed Abdul Samad, who was looking scratchy. But it was the wicket of Mitchell Marsh, who had settled in with his knock, that changed the game. He picked up two more wickets in the final over in spite of going for three fours on the first three balls. 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match 40: Top Performers

Mukesh Kumar - 4/33

Mukesh Kumar led a strong comeback against Lucknow Super Giants in the first innings. The Indian pacer picked up four wickets in his spell, dismissing Abdul Samad, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, and Rishabh Pant. Bowling his second over, Mukesh turned the game on its head when he picked up two wickets in the 14th over. Bowling the last over of the innings, the right-arm pacer was struck for three fours on the trot by Badoni. However, he bounced back and picked up two wickets in the next three balls while giving away not a single run.

KL Rahul - 57* (42)

KL Rahul scored his third half-century of the season and sealed another win for the Capitals. The right-handed batter remained unbeaten and scored 57 runs in only 42 balls. He took his time early on when Porel was going all guns blazing. Once he got his eye in, Rahul took on the attack against his former team. He smashed three fours and sixes each. 

Abhishek Porel - 51 (36)

Abhishek Porel played a crucial knock for the visitors in the second innings. The left-handed opening batter scored his first half-century of the season. He played with a healthy strike rate as well, hitting five fours and a six. Porel’s knock allowed KL Rahul to take his time and settle in his knock before changing gears. 

Aiden Markram - 52 (33)

Aiden Markram, continuing with his form from the previous game, scored yet another half-century. It was the fourth fifty by the South African batter in the 18th season of the IPL. He scored 52 runs while having faced only 33 deliveries. The LSG opener took on the attack in the power play and continued with it before he was dismissed on the last ball of the 10th over. Markram smashed three sixes and a couple of fours in his knock.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match 40: 1st Innings Summary

The power play in the first innings was dominated by the hosts. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh remained unbeaten for almost the first half of the first innings. When these two were batting together, it seemed like they would power LSG to a huge score. However, Dushmantha Chameera, playing his first game of the season, broke the opening stand. It all went downhill for the hosts from that point forward.

The DC bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar, made a strong comeback in the game. Mukesh twice picked up two wickets in an over to end with figures of 4/33. His scalps included Abdul Samad, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, and Rishabh Pant. Mitchell Starc, too, after being expensive in the last game, made a strong comeback. The Australian pacer not only took the important wicket of Nicholas Pooran but also bowled with extreme control, giving away only 25 runs in his four overs. 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Match 40: 2nd Innings Summary

Chasing 160 runs, Delhi Capitals were the firm favorites in the second innings. The Axar Patel-led side built upon their comeback in the second half of the first innings. Even though they lost Karun Nair early in the power play, it did not stop them from registering an emphatic eight-wicket victory. KL Rahul remained unbeaten once again and sealed the win in the second innings against his former franchise. 

Abhishek Porel too played his shots early in his innings. His hard-hitting allowed Rahul to settle into his knock. It was the first fifty for the left-handed opening batter in the season. Axar Patel, coming in at number four, played a great knock, helping his side boost their net run rate. The DC skipper remained unbeaten and scored 34 runs in only 20 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes each. 

For the Super Giants, like in the first innings, it was Aiden Markram who was the sole wicket-taker. Digvesh Rathi and Avesh Khan bowled with great control but could not pick any wicket.