Ashutosh Sharma's Heroic Knock Seals Thrilling Win for Delhi Capitals
What an absolute thriller we witnessed in the IPL 2025! The match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, with drama unfolding till the very last over. But amidst all the chaos, one name stood out—Ashutosh Sharma. On his Delhi Capitals debut, Ashutosh played the innings of his life, remaining unbeaten on 66 off just 31 balls and guiding his team to a dramatic one-wicket victory.
Let’s set the stage. Lucknow Super Giants batted first and put up a mammoth total of 209-8, thanks to Nicholas Pooran’s sensational knock of 75 off just 30 balls. Pooran was absolutely on fire, smashing six fours and seven sixes at a staggering strike rate of 250. His powerful partnership with Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who scored 72 off 36 balls, ensured LSG had a formidable score on the board. Delhi’s bowlers had a tough time, but Mitchell Starc managed to leave an impact with 3-42, including the crucial wicket of Pooran in the 15th over. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav also shined with figures of 2-20, dismissing LSG captain Rishabh Pant for a six-ball duck against his former team.
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Chasing 210 was never going to be easy, and Delhi had a nightmare start. They were reeling at 7-3 and then 65-5, with Shardul Thakur causing early damage for LSG. But then came the fightback. Tristan Stubbs and Vipraj Nigam played crucial cameos, keeping Delhi in the hunt. Yet, with just two overs left, Delhi still needed 22 runs. Enter Ashutosh Sharma. The young batter held his nerve, displaying remarkable composure and breathtaking stroke play. His knock included five fours and five towering sixes, with the most crucial one coming in the final over. With six needed off the last over, Mohit Sharma survived a tense LBW review and took a single, leaving Ashutosh to finish the job. And he did it in style—sending Shahbaz Ahmed’s delivery soaring straight over the ropes to seal the victory with three balls to spare.
Delhi’s chase of 211 became their highest successful run chase in IPL history, surpassing their previous best of 209 against Gujarat Lions in 2017. It also ranked as the ninth-highest chase in IPL history. This was a game that had everything—big scores, early collapses, clutch performances, and a finish for the ages.
With this performance, Ashutosh Sharma has well and truly announced himself on the IPL stage. Cricket fans will remember this knock for years to come. A new star is born, and the IPL 2025 season just got even more exciting!
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