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Ashutosh Sharma’s Heroics Seal DC’s Nail-Biting Win

Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a heart-stopping one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash. The match, played at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, witnessed an extraordinary batting display by Ashutosh Sharma, whose unbeaten 66 off just 31 balls guided DC to a stunning last-over triumph.

DC’s Struggle in the Chase

Chasing a daunting target of 210 runs, Delhi Capitals’ batting order crumbled early:

• David Warner: 10 (8) – dismissed cheaply

• Prithvi Shaw: 20 (15) – showed promise but fell early

• Rishabh Pant: 25 (18) – tried to stabilize the innings

• Tristan Stubbs: 12 (9) – failed to build a partnership

At 65/5 in the seventh over, DC’s chances of victory looked bleak. However, Ashutosh Sharma had other plans.

Ashutosh Sharma’s Blazing Knock Turns the Game

Walking in under immense pressure, Ashutosh Sharma played a fearless innings that turned the tide in DC’s favor. His swashbuckling knock included:

• 6 sixes and 4 boundaries

• A staggering strike rate of 212.90

• Match-winning shots in the final over

Even with nine wickets down, Sharma remained calm and composed, delivering when it mattered the most.

LSG’s Strong Batting Performance

Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted an imposing total of 209/6 in their 20 overs, courtesy of:

• KL Rahul: 54 (38) – anchored the innings

• Marcus Stoinis: 45 (24) – provided late acceleration

• Nicholas Pooran: 36 (17) – finished with a flourish

Despite LSG’s commanding total, their bowlers failed to contain Sharma’s late onslaught.

Key Match Stats and Highlights:

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants

• Venue: Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

• Result: DC won by one wicket

• Top Performer: Ashutosh Sharma – 66* (31)

• DC’s Chase: 210/9 in 19.4 overs

• LSG’s Total: 209/6 in 20 overs

Turning Point: Ashutosh Sharma’s Last-Over Brilliance

Needing 24 runs off the final two overs, DC’s hopes rested on Ashutosh Sharma.

• In the 19th over, he smashed two sixes and a boundary, reducing the equation to 10 off 6 balls.

• In the final over, Sharma dispatched the winning boundary, sealing the thrilling one-wicket win with two balls to spare.

Impact on DC’s IPL Campaign

This victory was a massive boost for Delhi Capitals, keeping their IPL 2025 playoff hopes alive.

• Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics earned him the Player of the Match award.

• The win strengthened DC’s position on the points table, enhancing their qualification chances.