"DC vs LSG IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharma’s Heroics Secure a Stunning Win for Delhi"

IPL 2025: DC vs LSG – A Thrilling Last-Over Victory for Delhi Capitals

Match Summary:

Fans were glued to their seats until the final over of the Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) high-stakes match in the 2025 Indian Premier League. Held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, this match featured amazing performances, surprising turns, and a thrilling conclusion.

Because of the heroics of Ashutosh Sharma, who scored an undefeated 66 runs off just 31 balls, the Delhi Capitals managed to win by a stunning one wicket. The final over was the winning one, demonstrating once more how exciting and unpredictable the IPL can be.

LSG’s Innings: A Strong Start but a Sluggish Finish

Lucknow Super Giants, led by captain KL Rahul, won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total on a pitch that looked batting-friendly.

  • The innings was powered by Nicholas Pooran (75 off 37 balls), who played an explosive knock, smashing boundaries all around the park.

  • Mitchell Marsh (72 off 48 balls) provided stability and played a well-crafted innings, anchoring one end while accelerating at crucial moments.

Together, the Pooran-Marsh duo built a rapid 87-run partnership, setting the perfect foundation for a huge total.

However, just when LSG seemed on course for a 220+ total, Delhi Capitals’ bowlers fought back strongly.

  • Mitchell Starc (3/42) made an impact by taking crucial wickets at the right moments.

  • Kuldeep Yadav (2/20) bowled a brilliant spell, restricting LSG’s scoring opportunities in the middle overs.

  • LSG lost six wickets for just 48 runs in the last seven overs, failing to capitalize on their early momentum.

Despite this slowdown, LSG still managed a competitive total of 209/8 in their 20 overs.

DC’s Chase: A Rollercoaster Ride with a Dramatic Finish

Chasing 210 runs, Delhi Capitals had a nightmare start, losing three wickets for just 7 runs within the first three overs.

  • KL Rahul’s sharp captaincy and LSG’s bowling attack, led by Mark Wood and Ravi Bishnoi, put DC under immense pressure.

  • With key batters David Warner, Rishabh Pant, and Prithvi Shaw back in the dugout, DC's chase looked nearly impossible.

Then came the game-changing knocks:

  • Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls) played a fearless counterattack, smashing quick runs and giving DC a much-needed momentum shift.

  • However, his dismissal brought Ashutosh Sharma to the crease, and the game was about to witness a historic turnaround.

Ashutosh Sharma’s Knock – A Star is Born!

Ashutosh started cautiously, scoring 20 runs off 20 balls, but then unleashed a breathtaking display of power-hitting. In his next 11 deliveries, he hammered 46 runs, including:

✅ 5 towering sixes
✅ 5 powerful fours
✅ A match-winning six down the ground in the final over

His unbeaten 66 off 31 balls will be remembered as one of the greatest IPL finishing knocks, securing a thrilling one-wicket victory for DC with three balls to spare.




Key Performances

Delhi Capitals (DC)

✔️ Ashutosh Sharma – 66* off 31 balls (Player of the Match, heroic finish)
✔️ Vipraj Nigam – 39 off 15 balls (Crucial middle-order fightback)
✔️ Mitchell Starc – 3/42 (Pivotal wickets in crucial moments)
✔️ Kuldeep Yadav – 2/20 (Restrictive middle-over spell)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

✔️ Nicholas Pooran – 75 off 37 balls (Explosive top-order batting)
✔️ Mitchell Marsh – 72 off 48 balls (Anchor innings)
✔️ Mark Wood – 2/35 (Early breakthroughs)
✔️ Ravi Bishnoi – 1/28 (Tight spell, built pressure on DC batters)

Conclusion: A Winning Start for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals’ thrilling one-wicket win not only gave them a strong start in IPL 2025 but also unearthed a new match-winner in Ashutosh Sharma. His fearless power-hitting and calmness under pressure make him a player to watch out for in the tournament.

The match was a perfect example of IPL’s unpredictability, with both teams displaying exceptional cricket. While LSG will regret their late batting collapse, DC will celebrate this sensational comeback victory.

As IPL 2025 progresses, Delhi Capitals' confidence will be sky-high, while Lucknow Super Giants will aim to bounce back stronger in their upcoming games.

🔹 Final Scorecard:

  • LSG: 209/8 (20 overs)

  • DC: 210/9 (19.3 overs)

  • Result: Delhi Capitals won by 1 wicket

🎯 What’s Next?

  • DC’s next match: vs. Rajasthan Royals

  • LSG’s next match: vs. Chennai Super Kings



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