Mon Mar 24 12:50:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 Opener: New Captains Lead Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam Clash
**Visakhapatnam, India** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicked off today with a highly anticipated match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Visakhapatnam. This opening encounter features both teams under new leadership.
Axar Patel will captain DC, with Faf du Plessis serving as vice-captain. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant, purchased for a record-breaking 27 crore rupees in the mega auction, leads LSG. Pant’s move marks a significant shift after his previous stint captaining DC.
LSG will be without key members of their pace attack, placing greater reliance on their spinners. However, a powerful batting lineup featuring Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Pant himself promises an exciting, high-scoring match. The Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalize on LSG’s weakened bowling attack. The game is expected to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams with new leadership and ambitions. Live score updates are available [link to live scorecard].
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