Match 40 : TATA IPL 2025 - LSG vs DC : Dream 11 Predictions & Picks !

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals

Venue: Ekana Sports Stadium, Lucknow

Fantasy Cricket Blog by Apna Cricket Team

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A Battle of Bold Choices in Lucknow

As we enter the crucial mid-phase of Tata IPL 2025, Match 40 brings us a mouth-watering contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Sports Stadium. Both teams are loaded with power-hitters, express pacers, and multi-skilled all-rounders. With fantasy leagues heating up just like the league table, every smart pick counts more than ever.

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Let’s break down the match from a fantasy point of view with all the expert insights you need.

This blog is your ultimate guide to crafting the best fantasy cricket team for this match, featuring our signature sections:

- ACT's Stadium Ki Samajh (Stadium Report)

- Batters' Battle

- Bowlers' Battle

- Top Fantasy Picks powered by ACT's GL Saathi

- ACT's AI Fantasy Team Builder Pass - Your AI-powered winning strategy

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ACT’s Stadium Ki Samajh – Ekana Sports Stadium, Lucknow

Ekana Stadium has been bowler-friendly in Tata IPL 2025, with spinners and accurate pacers finding plenty of help. The average first innings score is around 162, and scoring in the middle overs has been tough due to the slower pitch and large boundaries.

For fantasy players, this means:

- Prioritize spinners and all-rounders who bowl.

- Avoid stacking too many top-order hitters unless a team is chasing.

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Fantasy Focus – Who’s Got the Edge?

From a fantasy perspective, Delhi Capitals (DC) hold a slight edge over LSG. DC's squad has:

- Multi-role players like Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs who contribute with bat and/or ball.

- Match-winning bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav, Starc, and Natarajan, who are fantasy point magnets on slow tracks.

LSG has a lot of X-factors like Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, and Mayank Yadav, but their fantasy value swings based on matchups. They’re better suited for grand league (GL) play, where one big performance can set your team apart.

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Batters' Battle – Matchups to Watch

Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav
Pant's aggressive style will face a tricky test against left-arm wrist spin. Kuldeep has dismissed him multiple times in domestic circuits — a key fantasy contest.

KL Rahul vs Ravi Bishnoi
Rahul’s slowish starts might hurt DC on this pitch. Bishnoi’s control and variation will test his intent. If Rahul survives the powerplay, he’s gold for fantasy.

David Miller vs Starc/Natarajan
Miller’s late-innings hitting will be vital for LSG, but he will have to deal with some of the best death bowlers in the world. High risk, high reward fantasy pick.

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Bowlers’ Battle – Who Can Rule in Lucknow?

Kuldeep Yadav vs LSG’s Middle Order
On Ekana’s dry pitch, Kuldeep is a potential game-changer. Wickets + dot balls = fantasy jackpot.

Mayank Yadav vs Stubbs/Brook
Mayank’s raw pace can trouble DC’s foreign batters. If he bowls in the powerplay and death, he’s a solid pick.

Avesh Khan vs KL Rahul
The former DC bowler might have a point to prove. His variations on a slow pitch are very effective.

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Top Fantasy Picks (powered by ACT’s GL Saathi)

Small League Must-Haves:

- Axar Patel (DC) – All-rounder on a slow pitch. Safe vice-captain choice.

- Kuldeep Yadav (DC) – Ekana specialist. Could pick up 2+ wickets easily.

- Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – If LSG chases, Pooran is a dream pick.

Grand League Differentials:

- Abdul Samad (LSG) – Can bowl a few and bat deep. Differential value.

- Tristan Stubbs (DC) – Under the radar, but high ceiling.

- Shamar Joseph (LSG) – Express pace, could rattle DC’s top order.

High Risk Picks:

- Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – Form hasn’t clicked yet; wait and watch.