IPL LIVE: Embarrassing Duck For Pant On LSG Debut; DC Set 210-Run Target

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: SHARDUL AGAIN!

WOW! Shardul Thakur departs! Wicket, dot, wicket. Abhishek Porel goes for a duck. Shardul is breathing fire. Incredible, incredible opening over. Drama. Porel tries to go big too, but perishes. Poor timing, easy catch for Pooran.

DC 2/2 (0.5)

IPL 2025 LIVE: Shardul strikes, JFM gone!

What a start for LSG! Shardul Thakur gets Jake Fraser-McGurk on ball 3! The Australian brute trie to go big, but only made it as far as the fielder at long-off. Shardul has been in great form in domestic cricket, and will be eyeing an India comeback.

DC 2/1 (0.3)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Shardul to open the bowling

What a few days for Shardul Thakur. Some days back, he did not have an IPL franchise. Now, he is the lead bowler for LSG, after all four of their frontline Indian pacers – worth a combined Rs 34.75 crore – were unfit to play.

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: DC out to bat!

Delhi Capitals are out to bat. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis the duo. The target in front of them – 210. LSG bring on spinner M Siddharth as an Impact Sub. This will be a closely-fought game, it seems.

IPL 2025 LIVE: DC well in the game

Delhi Capitals will take a target of 210, and will enter the dressing room high on confidence after pulling things back late on. LSG were 161 after 13 overs, meaning they managed only 48 runs in the next 42 balls. With the pitch being a belter, DC will fancy their chances at victory.

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX, SIX to finish!

Miller ends with a bang! Mohit Sharma had bowled an excellent final over, but David Miller ends with two huge maximums. LSG finish on 209. Not a bad total, by any means, but they were well on course for 220-230 at one stage.

LSG 209/8 (20 overs)

DC Target: 210

IPL 2025 LIVE: STARC BANG!

Excellent! Mitch Starc picks up Wicket No. 3! Right in the blockhole, Starc nails the yorker. Ravi Bishnoi tries to come out, give himself room, but misses it completely. Delhi Capitals continue their good end to the game.

LSG 194/8 (19)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Shahbaz hits 4, then departs!

Shahbaz Ahmed with a lusty blow, picking up a boundary. Next ball, Mitch Starc switches up with a sharp bouncer, Shahbaz mistiemes his pull and gives an easy catch. LSG 7-down now.

LSG 194/7 (18.4)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Worry for LSG!

Rishabh Pant’s failure and LSG’s capitulation will worry them even more when you remember that they are without their four frontline Indian bowlers. Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep were bought for Rs 34.75 crore combined, but none of them are fit.

IPL 2025 LIVE: What a spell by Kuldeep!

In a high-scoring game, Kuldeep Yadav completes four overs of pure class. 4-0-20-2. Two big wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni, the first one arguably starting the comeback. Unbelievable work by the chinaman.

LSG 178/6 (17)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: LSG falling apart

Another one gone! Shardul Thakur walks back for a duck. Tries to take a run, terrible mix-up, and has to depart! Run out, excellent work by Axar Patel and Abhishek Porel. DC have made an incredible comeback into the game.

LSG 177/6 (16.4)

IPL 2025 LIVE: OUT!

Ayush Badoni flops! Comes down the track, tries to get a maximum. Straight down the throat of Tristan Stubbs at long-on. Half the LSG team is back in the dugout, and Delhi Capitals continue their comeback into the game.

LSG 177/5 (16.2)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Great over by Axar

Back to the game, excellent over by DC captain Axar Patel. Six singles, and nothing more. LSG have the platform to get a score of 220+, but Badoni and Miller must deliver. 

LSG 176/4 (16)

IPL 2025 LIVE: KL Rahul becomes father!

Meanwhile, a massive congratulations to Delhi Capitals star KL Rahul, who has just become a father, with partner Athiya Shetty giving birth to a girl. Rahul is missing this game for the same reason.

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Starc cleans up Pooran!

GONE! Mitchell Starc, you beauty! Nicholas Pooran, CLEAN BOWLED. Two stumps dismantled! Delhi Capitals are pulling things back. Mitchell Starc has delivered, and two new batters at the crease now for the final 5 overs.

LSG 169/4 (14.5)

IPL 2025 LIVE: Injury for Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar seems to have twisted his ankle while fielding at deep extra cover. He has left the pitch for some treatment on the sidelines.

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: PANT DUCK!

SIX-BALL DUCK FOR PANT! Oh dear, Rishabh Pant has failed badly. Five dots and then OUT! Tries to smash one for six over long-off, and finds the fielders. Major, major disappointment for the man signed for Rs 27 crore. Drama upon drama!

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: NICKY P GOES WILD!

Axar Patel trying part-timer Tristan Stubbs to bowl his off-spin. Guess how Nicholas Pooran invites him? FOUR SIXES! FOUR! Utterly unbelievable hitting by the Carribean monster. 28 RUNS OFF THE OVER! 50 for Nicholas Pooran!

LSG 161/2 (13)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Here comes Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant. Rs 27 crore. LSG captain. Out on the pitch for the first time in his new colours. A lot expected and anticipated. Front foot defence on ball one.

IPL 2025 LIVE: MARSH GONE!

Huge wicket! Much-needed wicket for Delhi Capitals! Mitchell Marsh tries to go big yet again, doesn’t get the ideal timing, finds Tristan Stubbs at long on. Mukesh Kumar’s slower ball has done the trick. Time for Rishabh Pant!

LSG 133/2 (11.4)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX!

Mitch Marsh into the 70s! Impeccable power-hitting once again. Width offered by Mukesh Kumar, and hit over third man for a maximum by the Australian. LSG continue the merry flow of runs.

LSG 132/1 (11.2)

IPL 2025 LIVE: 9 more off Mohit

Mohit Sharma concedes a boundary off the first ball, but comes back really well. Mixing up his pace and length. Lots of inside edges as Marsh and Pooran struggled to get the connection. 9 off the over, but DC still searching for the wicket.

LSG 125/1 (11)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Ideal start for LSG

Must be said, it is a perfect start for LSG. They have 9 wickets in hand, and they’re flying at 11.7 runs per over. Marsh and Pooran are well set too. But don’t count DC out just yet. Even if LSG put on a big total, Delhi Capitals will be in the game due to the nature of the pitch.

IPL 2025 LIVE: 6, Marsh!

Mitchell Marsh does not middle it, but it still goes for six! Brute power from Mitch Marsh. What an innings he’s playing. Kuldeep Yadav inviting with a tossed up ball, and Marsh makes him pay. 9 off the over.

LSG 117/1 (10)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: 10 off Mohit’s over

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!

LSG 108/1 (9)

IPL 2025 LIVE: 100 up for LSG!

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.

LSG 100/1 (8.1)

IPL 2025 LIVE: Mohit Sharma into the attack

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.

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Runs continue to flow

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.

LSG 98/2 (8)

IPL 2025 LIVE: DROPPED CATCH!

Nicholas Pooran dropped! 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.

LSG 89/1 (7)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX, SIX, Pooran!

Here comes Nicholas Pooran! Two sixes in a row. Three sixes in the over, and Vipraj Nigam has his hands on his head. First one, tossed up, sent over the bowler’s head for 6. Next one goes rows back, over deep mid-wicket.

LSG 83/1 (6.4)

IPL 2025 LIVE: INTO THE SECOND TIER!

Mitchell Marsh, WOW! Nigam pitches it short, and Marsh deposits over square leg for a monstrous six. Takes a single off the next ball, reaches his half-century in just 21 balls. Incredible, incredible knock by the Australian.

LSG 71/1 (6.2)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Good powerplay for LSG

Great start to the game for LSG. Batting first, they’ve made the powerplay count, largely thanks to Mitch Marsh. He is on 43 off just 19 balls, having slammed 5 fours and 3 sixes. The Australian has gone on a rampage so far.

LSG 64/1 (6)

IPL 2025 LIVE: MITCH MARSH ON FIRE!

Mitchell Marsh is going absolutely berserk! What a start by Australia’s T20I captain. First a massive six to welcome Mukesh Kumar, through mid-wicket, and then slams it same area for a boundary again. He is into the 40s!

LSG 63/1 (5.4)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: No Pant yet!

Nicholas Pooran comes in to bat for LSG! Fans will have to wait for Rishabh Pant. Pooran picks up a boundary off the last ball. Thick edge, no first slip, and it runs away for 4. 50 up for Lucknow Super Giants!

LSG 50/1 (5)

IPL 2025 LIVE: OUT! Markram goes!

Vipraj Nigam strikes on IPL debut! Aiden Markram looks to go big, picks out the fielder at long-off. Delhi Capitals get their first wicket of IPL 2025, and it is the young leg-spinner who makes an impact. So, will Rishabh Pant come out?

LSG 46/1 (4.4)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: Vipraj Nigam into the attack

20-year-old leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam is into the attack for Delhi Capitals. He is making his first appearance in the IPL today. Marsh welcomes him with a boundary, helped towards mid-wicket for 4. Marsh is looking in superb touch.

LSG 45/0 (4.2)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: DRS unsuccessful

Mitch Marsh is going absolutely hammer and tongs, but Axar trapped him on the pads. Umpire said not out, but Axar went up with a DRS review. Unsuccessful, in the end. Axar ends the over very well, and concedes only 7 runs.

LSG 40/0 (4)

IPL 2025 LIVE: 21 off the over!

Mitchell Starc has been sent all around the park here. Incredible hitting by Markram and Marsh, who’ve found their groove. Marsh is up to 20 off just 8 balls. This pitch appears to be a belter to bat on.

LSG 33/0 (3)

DC vs LSG, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX!

Another six off Mitch Starc! This time it’s Aiden Markram to the party. The South African picked up a boundary off Axar, and now clears the ropes to get 6. Great hitting. 

Two balls later, Marsh goes big again. Similar shot to his last 6, pitched on the pads and helped over deep square leg. Starc under the pump.

LSG 29/0 (2.4)

IPL 2025 LIVE: Axar Patel comes in to bowl!

Delhi Capitals going for a unique strategy here. Captain Axar Patel appoints himself for the powerplay. Bowls a really tidy over, concedes just one boundary, and a total of 5 runs. Quiet start for the LSG openers.

LSG 12/0 (2)