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DC’s Impact Sub Hero Ashutosh Sharma Stuns LSG

Fahad Ghani
Fahad Ghani  - Sports Editor Published March 24, 2025
Last updated: 2025/03/24 at 8:49 PM
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DC’s Impact Sub Hero Ashutosh Sharma Stuns LSG: In a nail-biting season opener, the Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a miraculous one-wicket win against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), thanks to a sensational knock by Ashutosh Sharma. Chasing a daunting target of 210, DC found themselves in deep trouble early on but staged a remarkable comeback, with Ashutosh’s explosive 66 off 31 balls steering his team to an unforgettable victory.

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Early Collapse and a Seemingly Impossible ChaseAshutosh’s Fearless CounterattackLSG’s Strong Start Fizzles OutA Statement Win for Delhi Capitals

Early Collapse and a Seemingly Impossible Chase

DC’s chase got off to a disastrous start as they slumped to 7/3 within the second over, with LSG’s bowlers striking early blows. The situation worsened as the Capitals crawled to 116/6 after 13 overs, making the target look out of reach. However, cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties, and Ashutosh Sharma had other plans.

DC's Impact Sub Hero Ashutosh Sharma Stuns LSG
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Ashutosh’s Fearless Counterattack

The 24-year-old batter played a fearless innings, smashing five sixes and five fours to keep DC in the hunt. His 55-run partnership with debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls) off just 22 deliveries injected life into the chase. Even after Nigam’s dismissal, Ashutosh held his nerve, taking on LSG’s premier spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the 18th over, hammering two sixes and a four to keep the required rate in check.

With six needed off the final over and just one wicket remaining, LSG had a golden opportunity to seal the game when DC’s last batter, Kuldeep Yadav, was almost stumped by Rishabh Pant. However, luck favored Delhi as Pant fumbled, and Ashutosh eventually hit the winning runs, finishing the game with three balls to spare.

LSG’s Strong Start Fizzles Out

Earlier, LSG had posted a competitive 209/8, thanks to explosive half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (72 off 39 balls). The duo’s 87-run partnership off just 42 deliveries had set the stage for a massive total, with LSG cruising at 133/1 in the 12th over. However, DC’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav (2/20) and Mitchell Starc (3/42), staged a brilliant comeback, restricting LSG to a below-par score on a batting-friendly pitch.

A Statement Win for Delhi Capitals

The victory marks a dream start for DC, showcasing their fighting spirit and depth in batting. Ashutosh Sharma’s match-winning knock will be remembered as one of the finest in IPL history, proving that no target is insurmountable with belief and determination.

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For LSG, it was a game of missed opportunities—dropped catches, a failed stumping, and an inability to close out the match despite having DC on the ropes. The defeat will serve as a harsh lesson in finishing games under pressure.

As the IPL season unfolds, this thrilling encounter has set the tone for what promises to be another electrifying edition of the world’s most exciting T20 league. For now, Delhi Capitals and their fans will savor this incredible win, while Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics will be etched in IPL folklore.

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Fahad Ghani March 24, 2025
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