- India,
- 24-Mar-2025 05:00 PM IST
Rishabh Pant to Lead Lucknow
This season, Lucknow Super Giants will be led by Rishabh Pant. The franchise acquired him for a record ₹27 crore in the mega auction. Under Pant’s captaincy, the team’s batting lineup looks solid, but his real test will be managing the team in the absence of key bowlers.
Axar Patel Takes Charge of Delhi
Delhi Capitals have entrusted all-rounder Axar Patel with the captaincy this season. KL Rahul has been included as a key batsman, while Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain to bring experience and stability to the team. With a well-balanced squad, Delhi appears to be a strong contender for the title this year.
Lucknow Faces Bowling Woes
Lucknow Super Giants boast a formidable batting lineup featuring Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran. However, their bowling department remains a concern. Key pacers like Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, and Mayank Yadav are unavailable due to injuries. As a result, Lucknow will have to rely heavily on their batting strength.
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals
Captain: Axar Patel
Batsmen: Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (WK), Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Ashutosh Sharma, Donovan Ferreira
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma
Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
Lucknow Super Giants
Captain: Rishabh Pant (WK)
Batsmen: Yuvraj Choudhary, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller
All-rounders: Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph
Impact Player: Prince Yadav
Who Will Win?
Delhi Capitals look like a well-balanced team, while Lucknow Super Giants have an explosive batting lineup. If the pitch favors batsmen, Lucknow could have the upper hand. However, if the bowlers dominate, Delhi might take the lead