Lucknow, India – On Tuesday, during a nail-biting clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets. This victory propelled LSG to a tie for the top position in the league with Gujarat Titans, both teams earning 12 points.
Mitchell Marsh, KL Rahul, and Aiden Markram made impressive contributions to the match. Marsh slammed a 36-ball 45, boosting his total runs to 344 across eight matches, sitting fourth in the race for the Orange Cap. Markram followed with a score of 52, placing him at sixth with 326 runs in nine games.
However, the match saw some struggles as Orange Cap holder Nicholas Pooran managed only nine runs as he faced a delivery from Mitchell Starc. Despite this, Rahul climbed up the ranks after scoring an unbeaten 57 runs from 42 balls, raising his season tally to 317 runs in seven matches, landing him in eighth place.
According to current statistics, at the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard is Pooran from LSG, with 368 runs from eight matches, closely followed by Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans, who has 365 runs from seven matches.
In terms of team standings, Gujarat Titans maintain the lead due to a superior net run rate (NRR) of 1.104, while Delhi Capitals stand with an NRR of 0.657 after the loss. This result leaves LSG in a pivotal fifth position in the points table.
As for the bowling accolades, Prasidh Krishna from Gujarat Titans holds the Purple Cap with 16 wickets, followed by Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad, both contributing 12 wickets for their respective teams.
The match was fraught with excitement, marked by stellar performances and nail-biting moments, showcasing the high stakes of the IPL this season. With the intensity only escalating, fans across the globe eagerly await the upcoming matches to see who will seize the coveted Orange and Purple Caps.
