DC's Thrilling Last-Wicket Win Against LSG in IPL 2025

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The IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, with DC clinching a dramatic last-wicket victory. Played at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the game saw breathtaking performances, stunning comebacks, and an unforgettable finish.


DC's Thrilling Last-Wicket Win Against LSG in IPL 2025
DC's Thrilling Last-Wicket Win Against LSG in IPL 2025



LSG's Explosive Batting Performance

After being invited to bat first, LSG put up a formidable total of 209/8 in their 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a brilliant 72-run knock, while Nicholas Pooran’s power-packed 75 off just 40 balls ensured that LSG reached a competitive total. The duo added 147 runs off just 66 balls, setting the stage for a strong finish.

However, the rest of the LSG batting lineup struggled, managing only 55 runs from 55 balls. DC’s bowlers made a significant impact in the latter half of the innings, with Mitchell Starc picking up 3 wickets for 42 runs and Kuldeep Yadav bowling an economical spell, conceding just 20 runs in his four overs while taking 2 crucial wickets.

DC's Wobbly Start in the Chase

Chasing a stiff target of 210, DC’s innings began in disaster. The top order crumbled under pressure, losing three wickets within the first 10 balls, leaving them reeling at 7 for 3. Things got worse when they slipped to 65 for 5, with captain Rishabh Pant failing to make an impact and departing for a six-ball duck.

At this stage, the chase seemed impossible, but the game was far from over.

Ashutosh Sharma's Match-Winning Heroics

Just when LSG looked set for victory, Ashutosh Sharma turned the tide with a breathtaking knock. Coming in as an impact substitute, he played an unbeaten innings of 66 off 31 balls, smashing five fours and five sixes. He was well supported by debutant Vipraj Nigam, who played a crucial 39-run cameo off just 15 balls. Their partnership revived DC’s innings and brought them back into the contest.

With just one wicket in hand and six runs needed off the final over, Ashutosh Sharma kept his cool and finished the game in style with a huge six. His fearless batting sealed the victory for DC with three balls to spare, marking one of the greatest chases in IPL history.

Key Performances

  • Ashutosh Sharma (DC): 66* off 31 balls (Match-winning knock under pressure)

  • Vipraj Nigam (DC): 39 off 15 balls (Crucial cameo)

  • Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 72 off 42 balls (Pivotal innings)

  • Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 75 off 40 balls (Aggressive batting display)

  • Mitchell Starc (DC): 3/42 (Key wickets at crucial moments)

  • Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 2/20 (Economical and effective spell)

A Record-Breaking Chase

This thrilling one-wicket victory marked DC’s highest-ever successful run chase in IPL history. It showcased the unpredictability of T20 cricket, proving that no match is over until the last ball is bowled. With such performances, IPL 2025 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable season.

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