Ashutosh's Assault
In a match that seemed all but lost, Ashutosh Sharma produced an innings of a lifetime to lead the Delhi Capitals (DC) to a sensational one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 opener in Vizag. A win which displayed breathtaking power hitting.
Ashutosh's Incredible Transformation
Early on, Ashutosh was struggling, scoring a slow 20 runs off 20 balls. With the required run rate climbing above 12, DC's chances looked bleak. Then, something clicked. Ashutosh unleashed a furious assault, smashing 46 runs off his next 11 balls! His knock included a match-winning six.
LSG's Strong Start, DC's Fightback
Earlier, LSG, after being put in to bat, posted a formidable 209 for 8, thanks to blistering knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, who together hammered 147 runs off just 66 balls. However, DC's bowlers staged a remarkable comeback, limiting LSG to just 49 runs in the final seven overs and picking up seven wickets.
DC were down and out at 7 for 3, but Vipraj Nigam, hit 39 of just 15 balls, giving the team a glimmer of hope.
The winning runs, fittingly, came off Ashutosh's bat – a towering six that sealed a truly unbelievable victory. He was immediately swarmed by his ecstatic teammates, while a stunned Rishabh Pant watched on. This match will be remembered for Ashutosh's incredible turnaround, proving that in T20 cricket, it's never over until it's really over.
