Ashutosh Sharma's Heroics Lead Delhi Capitals to Thrilling 1-Wicket Victory Over Lucknow in IPL 2025

Ashutosh Sharma's explosive 66* powers Delhi Capitals to a record-breaking chase against Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL classic.

Match Summary

In a heart-stopping encounter at Visakhapatnam, Delhi Capitals (211-9) scripted IPL history by chasing down Lucknow Super Giants' 209-8 with just three balls to spare, marking their highest-ever successful run chase in the tournament.

Turning Point: Ashutosh's Dream Debut

  • Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma (66* off 31 balls) announced his arrival with a career-defining knock under pressure
  • Sealed victory with a monstrous six off Shahbaz Ahmed in the final over
  • Partnership heroics with Mohit Sharma (1*) who survived an lbw review to tie the match.

Key Performances

Lucknow Super Giants Batting

  • Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30 balls, SR 250) unleashed 7 sixes
  • Mitch Marsh (72 off 36) provided explosive support
  • Mitchell Starc (3-42) claimed crucial wickets including Pooran

Delhi Capitals Fightback

  1. Top-order collapse: Reduced to 7-3 in first over by Shardul Thakur (2-19)
  2. Middle-order resistance:
    • Vipraj Nigam (39 off 14)
    • Tristan Stubbs (34 off 22)
  3. Record books:
    • 9th highest successful chase in IPL history
    • First team to win by 1 wicket in IPL 2025 season

Tactical Analysis

  • Powerplay Contrast: Lucknow 62/1 vs Delhi 45/4
  • Death Overs: Delhi took 46 runs off last 3 overs
  • Impact Player Rule: Ashutosh's substitution proved masterstroke

Statistical Highlights

  • 250 - Pooran's staggering strike rate
  • 6 - Number of sixes hit by Ashutosh in decisive innings
  • 3 - Wickets for Starc in his comeback spell

What This Means

The victory propels Delhi into top-four contention while Lucknow will rue missed opportunities despite Pooran's brilliance. This match instantly enters IPL folklore as one of the greatest run chases in tournament history.

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