IPL 2025: Match 40 – Who will be the Impact Players in today's match between LSG vs DC?

IPL 2025, Match 40: Who could be the impact players in LSG vs DC? (Photo source: IPL)
Match preview

Lucknow Super Giants will take on Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The two sides met earlier in the season, where DC secured a thrilling one-wicket victory with three balls to spare.

LSG and DC have both won five games apiece. Going into this fixture, DC have played one game fewer than the hosts. Both teams come into this game off the back of intense results. LSG won a nail-biting encounter against Rajasthan Royals by two runs, while DC lost a closely fought contest against Gujarat Titans by seven wickets.

Predicted impact players for Lucknow Super Giants

• Ayush Badoni – Badoni was recently subbed in by LSG in their previous game and ended up scoring a crucial half-century. A repeat performance could be expected by the team management.
• Matthew Breetzke – The explosive top-order batter has shown fine white-ball form of late. He could be a key option if early wickets fall inside the powerplay, especially during the second innings.
• Shahbaz Ahmed – The spin-bowling all-rounder has featured in only one IPL 2025 game. He could be slotted in as a lower middle-order batter in the first innings and then bowl some handy overs in the second innings.
• Mayank Yadav – The tearaway quick was named among the Impact Substitutes for LSG’s previous fixture against RR, indicating improved fitness. He could be brought on in place of a batter during the second innings.
  
• Himmat Singh – Himmat is a destructive middle-order batter who, like Mayank, was named as an Impact Substitute against RR. He is a possible option for late-innings fireworks in the first innings.

Predicted impact players for Delhi Capitals

• Karun Nair – Marking a stellar IPL comeback, Karun smashed a blazing 89 against Mumbai Indians, showcasing his hitting prowess. He might be drafted in for a bowler if DC are chasing a high-scoring total.
• Sameer Rizvi – Rizvi has played only a couple of games in the current campaign. The aggressive batter could be brought in for a counter-attacking punch in either innings.
• Ashutosh Sharma – Coming in as an Impact Player against the same opposition, Ashutosh led DC to a famous win with a blinder of a knock. A similar strategy could be repeated.
• Darshan Nalkande – The right-arm fast-medium bowler is yet to feature for DC this season. His variations at death overs make him a potential weapon to consider.
• Dushmantha Chameera – The slippery pacer could be in line for an IPL debut in this particular match. Chameera last featured in the recent edition of the International League T20.

Opinion and final prediction

• Home Advantage – LSG are playing at their home ground, which gives them a slight edge considering their familiarity with the pitch and ground dimensions.
• Recent Form – Despite DC occupying a higher position in the points table due to a superior net run rate, LSG have momentum on their side after their recent win.
• Balanced Side – DC appear to have a more well-rounded squad compared to LSG.

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