In a nail-biting encounter of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a thrilling 1-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match saw some high-voltage performances as both teams fought fiercely till the last over.
LSG’s Explosive Batting Display
Batting first, LSG posted a massive total of 209/8 in 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran played a blistering knock of 75 runs off just 30 balls, smashing 6 sixes and 5 fours. Mitchell Marsh also contributed with a quickfire 72 off 36 balls. David Miller remained unbeaten on 27, helping the team cross the 200-run mark. Among DC’s bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav impressed with figures of 2/20 in 4 overs, while Shardul Thakur picked up 2 wickets for 19 runs in his spell.
DC’s Record-Breaking Chase
Chasing 210, Delhi Capitals had a shaky start but managed to recover, thanks to a match-winning knock by Ashutosh Sharma. He remained unbeaten on 66 off 31 balls, leading his team to a remarkable victory. Vipraj Nigam also played a vital cameo, scoring 39 runs in just 15 balls, while Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 34 runs. DC successfully chased down the target in 19.3 overs, finishing at 211/9.
Bowlers’ Efforts Go in Vain
LSG’s bowlers put up a fight, with Mitchell Starc taking 3 wickets for 42 runs in 4 overs. Digvesh Singh and M Siddharth bagged 2 wickets each, but they couldn’t stop DC from achieving the target.
Turning Point of the Match
Ashutosh Sharma’s fearless batting under pressure turned the game in DC’s favor. Despite Pooran’s explosive innings for LSG, Delhi’s lower-order resilience proved to be the difference.
Match Summary
Lucknow Super Giants – 209/8 (20 Overs)
– Nicholas Pooran – 75 (30)
– Mitchell Marsh – 72 (36)
– Mitchell Starc – 4-0-42-3
Delhi Capitals – 211/9 (19.3 Overs)
– Ashutosh Sharma – 66(31)
– Vipraj Nigam – 39 (15)
– Shardul Thakur – 2-19 (2)
