At Visakhapatnam on March 24, Delhi Capital defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by a single wicket in the first thrilling match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashutosh Sharma had the innings of his life while chasing a target of 210. He hit an undefeated 66 off 31 balls to give his team an incredible victory with three balls remaining.
Prior to this, LSG recorded 209/8, helped by Mitchell Marsh’s 72 off 36 and Nicholas Pooran’s 75 off 30. LSG was headed for an even higher total after their 87-run partnership, but Mitchell Starc (3/42) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/20) caused a collapse that limited them to 209.
DC lost three wickets in two overs, which was a bad start to their chase. Though Vipraj Nigam’s 39 from 15 balls gave LSG some hope, Ashutosh ended the match. He took DC home with his daring batting and finishing.
Key Moments from Match 4 of IPL 2025:
1. Marsh-Pooran’s crucial stand
Lucknow Super Giants were on the spot to hammer a massive total, courtesy of Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30) and Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36) wreaking havoc. Their partnership had LSG eyeing a 220-plus total, but Delhi Capitals stopped them with a flurry of wickets and some disciplined bowling.
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝
He gets to a breezy half-century and is in no mood to stop tonight
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2. Ashutosh Sharma single-handedly takes DC to win
Ashutosh Sharma played a sensational knock to guide the Capitals to a one-wicket win. After losing wickets in quick succession, the side was in trouble. However, Ashutosh’s unbeaten 66 off 31 balls turned the game on its head. With five runs needed from four balls, he hammered Shahbaz Ahmed for a six, guiding his team to a victory in style. Ashutosh’s knock, laced with five fours and five sixes, not only bailed DC out of trouble but also ensured a dream start to their IPL 2025 campaign.
And he does it in 𝙎𝙏𝙔𝙇𝙀
Ashutosh Sharma, take a bow!
A #TATAIPL classic in Vizag
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Never gave up hope
Never stopped believingA special knock and match to remember for the ages
#DC fans, how’s the mood?
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3. Starc, Kuldeep share five wickets between them
Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav delivered crucial spells that kept LSG in the backfoot. The duo shared five wickets, helping the side get back into the game. Starc’s moment of brilliance came when he dismissed Nicholas Pooran. Starc bowled a perfect inswinging yorker, which crashed onto the stumps. This was the fourth time Starc had dismissed Pooran in six T20s. His other two victims were Shahbaz Ahmed and Ravi Bishnoi.
The art
The artistMitchell Starc gets one on target
Nicholas Pooran goes back after a breathtaking 75(30)
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Kuldeep, on the other hand, was DC’s most economical bowler. He took 2/20 in four overs, dismissing Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni. Notably, Kuldeep has now dismissed Pant three times in as many IPL innings.
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