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CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Lucknow vs Delhi on April 22 by Soubhagya Swain,2 days ago  

CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips

Lucknow vs Delhi on April 22

 

In Match 40 of the IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 22. With both teams tied on points, it is expected to be a cracker of a game. This is the second time these two sides will lock horns this season, with the previous encounter being won by Delhi Capitals by one wicket at Vizag. The Rishabh Pant-led side will come into this fixture following a last-over thriller win against the Rajasthan Royals. A match that looked to be in RR’s pocket was snatched away in the final moments, thanks to an incredible 20th over by Avesh Khan. The Indore pacer not only picked up three wickets but also managed to defend nine runs in the last six balls. With that win, LSG hold the fifth spot in the points table with 10 points and a positive NRR of 0.088. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, after enjoying a dream start to the season with four consecutive wins, have faced recent setbacks, losing two of their last three games. In their previous match against Gujarat Titans, the Axar Patel-led side, despite posting 203 on the board, failed to defend it and suffered a seven-wicket loss. With five wins in seven games, DC have firmly held on to second place in the IPL points table.

Best economical pick – Digvesh Singh Rathi has been a standout performer for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, taking 9 wickets in 7 matches with an impressive economy rate around 7.5 to 8 runs per over, making him a reliable and economical mystery spinner for his team. His consistent wicket-taking ability and calm demeanor on the field have made him captain Rishabh Pant's go-to bowler, marking him as a valuable pick for your fantasy team.

Top captains & vice captains – LSG opener Aiden Markram could be the standout batter in the upcoming clash against DC. With 274 runs in eight matches, Markram has been in brilliant form and has already scored three fifties. In recent games, where Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant couldn’t provide valuable runs, the South African stepped up as a crisis manager. Notably, on the three occasions he crossed the 50-run mark, LSG emerged victorious. Ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav could prove to be the difference-maker with the ball in DC’s next match against LSG. The left-arm spinner has been excellent so far in IPL 2025, picking up 12 wickets in seven games at an average of 14.58, and currently holds second position on the highest wicket-takers’ tally. The last time these two sides met, the 30-year-old claimed two wickets and will be keen to replicate that performance. 

Smart pick – Nicholas Pooran has been in explosive form in IPL 2025, scoring 288 runs in just 5 innings at an extraordinary strike rate of 225 and an average of 72, while leading the six-hitters chart with 24 sixes, making him the tournament's most electrifying batter so far. His consistent big-hitting ability and match-winning performances for Lucknow Super Giants have justified his high retention price of INR 21 crore and make him a highly valuable pick for your fantasy team.

Cautious Pick – Rishabh Pant has struggled significantly in IPL 2025, scoring just 106 runs in 7 innings at an average of 15.14 and a below-par strike rate of 98.15, failing to justify his record ₹27 crore price tag. His lone fifty (63 runs) against CSK remains an exception in an otherwise dismal campaign marked by low scores and criticism for his inability to accelerate innings. Avoid selecting him as his poor form and lack of impactful contributions make him a high-risk fantasy pick.

My XI – Aiden Markram (Captain), Kuldeep Yadav (Vice-Captain), Nicholas Pooran, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel

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