Delhi Capitals’ One-Wicket Victory Over LSG in IPL 2025

LSG’s Strong Batting Performance

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up a challenging total of 209/8 after being sent in to bat. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh dominated the innings with a 147-run partnership off just 66 balls.

Pooran played a destructive knock of 75 off 30 balls, while Marsh contributed 72 off 36. Their aggressive batting put LSG in a strong position, making a 250+ total seem likely.

However, Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers made a strong comeback in the final overs. Mitchell Starc (3/42) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/20) played a key role in restricting the opposition.

Starc dismissed Pooran with a perfect yorker and took two more wickets in the death overs. Kuldeep’s spin bowling kept the run rate in check, conceding only 20 runs in his four overs. Despite David Miller’s last-over sixes off Mohit Sharma, LSG could not reach their expected total.

Delhi’s Early Collapse

DC’s chase started poorly. They lost three wickets for just seven runs in the second over. Shardul Thakur and Manimaran Siddharth caused early damage, putting LSG in control.

After 13 overs, DC was struggling at 113/6, still needing 97 runs from 45 balls. The match seemed out of their reach.

Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam’s Fightback

Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam turned the game around with a stunning partnership.

Vipraj Nigam’s Cameo scored 39 off 15 balls, hitting three sixes and two fours. His aggressive batting reduced the target to 42 runs off 23 balls.

Ashutosh Sharma’s Acceleration started cautiously, scoring only 20 off his first 20 balls. Then, he shifted gears and smashed 46 runs off his next 11 balls.

In the 18th over, Ashutosh took on Ravi Bishnoi, hitting two sixes and a four in three balls. His powerful hitting kept DC in the hunt.

Final Over Drama

DC needed six runs from the final six balls. Ashutosh remained calm under pressure.

He survived an LBW review against Shahbaz Ahmed.

After Mohit Sharma took a single, Ashutosh finished the match in style. He launched the third ball straight down the ground for a six, sealing the victory with three balls to spare.

He remained unbeaten on 66 off 31 balls, guiding DC to a thrilling win.

Impact of Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav

DC’s bowlers played a major role in making the chase possible.

• Mitchell Starc (3/42 in 4 overs):
  • Dismissed Nicholas Pooran with a late-swinging yorker.
  • Took two crucial wickets in the 19th over, conceding just five runs.
  • Controlled LSG’s late-innings momentum.
• Kuldeep Yadav (2/20 in 4 overs):
  • Dismissed Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni.
  • Kept the middle-order in check with his tight bowling.
  • Conceded only five runs per over in a high-scoring game.

Their combined efforts prevented LSG from reaching a much bigger total, keeping DC in the contest.

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Delhi Capitals pulled off their highest successful run chase in IPL history. Despite an early collapse, Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam’s counterattack changed the game.

Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling efforts ensured LSG did not score beyond reach. Ashutosh’s finishing six sealed a thrilling one-wicket win, making this match one of the most exciting IPL encounters.

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