Mukesh Kumar celebrating after taking a wicket during DC's victory over LSG in IPL 2025.
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Mukesh Kumar produced a match-defining spell, picking up 4 wickets to script a sensational turnaround as Delhi Capitals cruised to an eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Despite a blazing start from LSG, Mukesh’s strikes in the middle and death overs pegged them back to 159/6. As a result, DC chased down the target effortlessly, thanks to classy half-centuries from KL Rahul and Abishek Porel.

🔥 Mukesh Leads Middle-Overs Comeback

At 82/0 after 9 overs, LSG were flying. However, Mukesh Kumar’s double-strike halted their momentum, triggering a collapse that saw them lose four wickets in the next six overs. Consequently, their run rate dropped significantly, and Delhi gained full control of the game.

🧨 DC Six Count: 9
🚫 LSG Six Count: 3

📊 Mukesh’s Impact in LSG Innings Breakdown

🔹 Powerplay (0–6 overs)

Score: 51/0 | RR: 8.5

  • Solid start by Markram & Marsh. Nevertheless, Axar Patel kept things tight, giving away just 3 runs in his first over.
  • Markram hit a stylish on-drive for a six, and Marsh hooked Starc for another six. In contrast, Axar proved difficult to score off, keeping LSG in check.

🔹 Middle Overs (7–15 overs): turns up the heat

Score: 67/4 | RR: 7.44

  • After dismissing Abdul Samad with a short delivery, Mukesh clean bowled Mitchell Marsh with a pinpoint yorker.
  • In addition, with figures of 2/8 in 2 overs, Mukesh turned the game in Delhi’s favor, and LSG found themselves under pressure. At this stage, the momentum shifted firmly in DC’s favor.

🔹 Death Overs (16–20 overs): strong

Score: 41/2 | RR: 8.20

  • Mukesh removed Badoni and Pant in the final overs, keeping LSG from accelerating. Therefore, the game was virtually sealed in DC’s favor.
  • Ultimately, Mukesh finished with match-winning figures of 4/33, sealing the game for DC.

🏏 DC’s Chase Built on Porel, Rahul Brilliance

🔹 Powerplay (0–6 overs)

Score: 54/1 | RR: 9.00

  • Karun Nair’s early boundaries and Porel’s aggression set the tone for DC’s chase. As a result, DC were off to a great start.
  • Rahul joined the fray with stylish strokes, and Porel made solid progress. Subsequently, DC were well on track to chase the target.

🔹 Middle Overs (7–15 overs)

Score: 73/1 | RR: 8.11

  • Porel’s first fifty of the season, combined with Rahul clearing the ropes with ease, kept the run rate steady.
  • The partnership of 69 between Porel & Rahul solidified DC’s position. Thus, they remained in control of the game.

🔹 Death Overs (16–18 overs)

Score: 34/0 | RR: 12.01

  • Axar smashed his fourth six, and Rahul capped off his knock with a six to finish the game.
  • Rahul also crossed 5000 IPL runs, becoming the fastest player to do so (130 innings). In conclusion, DC sealed the win with 13 balls to spare.

📋 Match Summary

Lucknow Super Giants: 159/6 (Markram 52, Marsh 45; Mukesh 4/33)
Delhi Capitals: 160/2 in 17.5 overs (Porel 57, Rahul* 50+; Axar 4 sixes)

🔜 What’s Next?

  • LSG face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on April 27.
  • DC take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home later that day. Therefore, both teams will aim to carry momentum into their next matches.