Ashutosh Sharma's Heroics Propel DC to Stunning Victory Over LSG

In a thrilling encounter at Visakhapatnam's Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, the Delhi Capitals (DC) orchestrated a remarkable comeback to defeat the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by one wicket in their IPL 2025 opener. Chasing a formidable target of 210, DC found themselves in dire straits early on, losing three wickets within the first ten deliveries. However, debutant Vipraj Nigam and Ashutosh Sharma turned the tide with a resilient partnership. Ashutosh's explosive batting in the final overs brought DC to the brink of victory, needing five runs off the last four balls. His composed finish ensured DC reached 210/9, sealing a sensational win.

Earlier, LSG posted an imposing 209/8, thanks to stellar performances by Nicholas Pooran, who scored 75, and Mitchell Marsh, contributing 72. Notably, Rishabh Pant, acquired by LSG for a record ₹27 crore, had a debut to forget, departing for a six-ball duck. DC's chase appeared bleak after the top-order collapse, but the lower-order resilience, highlighted by Ashutosh's heroics, underscored the unpredictable and exhilarating nature of T20 cricket.