LSG opener Mitchell Marsh smashed a half-century in just 21 balls, as LSG reached 98/1 in 8 overs. Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and chose to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 opener on Monday in Visakhapatnam.
DC youngster Vipraj Nigam, making his IPL debut, took the first wicket, but was slammed for 25 runs in his next over. Both the teams will be playing under new captains. DC will be led by their star all-rounder Axar Patel. On the other hand, LSG will be led by DC’s former skipper Rishabh Pant, who was purchased for an IPL record Rs 27 crore in the mega auction.
Pant explained that he was emotional, having spent nine years with DC. KL Rahul is missing this match, who has been granted special permission to miss the game due to the birth of his child. LSG are missing all four frontline Indian pacers, who cost a combined Rs 34.75 crore in the auction.
Not a bad over by Mohit, but a couple of wides and a boundary by Marsh mean that LSG still pick up 10 runs. Marsh and Pooran look in excellent knick, and LSG still have Rishabh Pant, David Miller and Ayush Badoni to come! Incredible display of power-hitting. LSG reach 100 in 8.1 overs. Mitch Marsh provided the perfect start, he’s hit a 21-ball ton. Nicholas Pooran has continued the demonic hitting, and is on 31 off 12 himself.
The experienced Mohit Sharma has been introduced into the attack by Axar Patel. Can he provide a breakthrough? Expect him to use his slower ones and wide yorkers. This Visakhapatnam wicket looks to be a super one to bat on, much like the pitch at Hyderabad.
Nichola Pooran picks up two more boundaries, as Kuldeep Yadav comes in to blow. LSG are powering towards the 100-run mark. Pooran uses the sweep shot to good effect here. Delhi Capitals need a solution, and they need it quickly.
Mistimes it completely, Sameer Rizvi was coming underneath, had the ball in his grasp but then dropped it. How did Pooran react? One more six off the next ball. 4 sixes off the over. Brutal reality check for Vipraj Nigam.