The IPL 2025 season continues to deliver unforgettable moments, and the clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was nothing short of extraordinary. In a high-stakes encounter at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the fourth match of the season. (LSG) vs. (DC) IPL 2025
With incredible performances from Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, DC overcame early struggles and chased down a challenging target of 210 runs with just three balls to spare. This match has already been hailed as one of the most thrilling encounters in IPL 2025, showcasing the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
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Match Summary
Toss and First Innings – LSG Batting Performance
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field first, hoping to capitalize on early bowling conditions. However, LSG’s batters had other plans.
- Nicholas Pooran played a stunning knock of 75 runs off 42 balls, hitting six sixes and four boundaries.
- Mitchell Marsh contributed significantly, scoring 72 runs in just 39 balls, hitting four sixes and seven fours.
The duo built a formidable partnership of 147 runs off just 66 deliveries, putting LSG in a commanding position.
At one point, it seemed like LSG would easily cross the 220-run mark, but DC’s bowlers pulled things back in the death overs. Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav took crucial wickets, restricting LSG to 209/8 in their 20 overs.
Top Bowlers for DC:
- Mukesh Kumar – 3 wickets for 42 runs
- Kuldeep Yadav – 2 wickets for 38 runs
- Ishant Sharma – 1 wicket for 32 runs
Despite the strong bowling effort in the last few overs, the target of 210 still looked like a daunting chase for Delhi Capitals.
Second Innings – Delhi Capitals’ Roller-Coaster Chase
Chasing 210, Delhi Capitals got off to a disastrous start.
- DC lost their top three wickets for just 7 runs in the first two overs.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, and Abhishek Porel fell cheaply, putting DC under immense pressure.
- Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs tried to rebuild the innings, but the required run rate kept increasing.
At 65/5 in the 10th over, Delhi Capitals looked down and out. That’s when Vipraj Nigam and Ashutosh Sharma changed the course of the match with their aggressive batting.
- Vipraj Nigam, on his IPL debut, smashed 39 runs off just 15 balls, including four massive sixes.
- Ashutosh Sharma played the innings of his life, scoring 66 runs off 31 balls under immense pressure.
The duo added 72 runs in just five overs, bringing DC back into the contest. However, with 20 runs needed in the final two overs and only one wicket in hand, the match was still in LSG’s favor.
The Final Over:
Delhi Capitals needed 6 runs off the last over with just one wicket in hand. LSG’s Shahbaz Ahmed bowled the crucial over. After a couple of dot balls, the pressure mounted. But Ashutosh Sharma held his nerve and smashed a six over long-on to seal the victory for DC in style.
DC finished at 211/9 in 19.3 overs, securing an unforgettable one-wicket win.
Key Performances and Awards (LSG) vs. (DC) IPL 2025
🏆 Player of the Match: Ashutosh Sharma (66* off 31)
🔥 Electric Striker of the Match: Vipraj Nigam (Strike Rate: 260)
🌟 Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran (75 runs, 1 catch)
💥 Most Sixes in the Match: Nicholas Pooran (6 sixes)
Post-Match Reactions
Ashutosh Sharma (Delhi Capitals Hero):
“I just wanted to stay till the end and finish the game. Vipraj and I kept believing that we could chase this down. This is a special moment for me.”
Axar Patel (DC Captain):
“What a game! We were in deep trouble, but the way Ashutosh and Vipraj played was incredible. This is the beauty of IPL!”
Nicholas Pooran (LSG Star Batter):
“It’s disappointing to lose after scoring 209 runs. Credit to DC’s young batters for their fearless approach. We will bounce back in the next game.”
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Conclusion – A Match for the Ages
This match will be remembered as one of the greatest thrillers in IPL history. From LSG’s strong start to DC’s dramatic collapse and unbelievable comeback, this game had it all.
Delhi Capitals have now started their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, while LSG will need to regroup and bounce back quickly. Fans can expect more such exhilarating clashes as the IPL season progresses!
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