Ashutosh Sharma's Heroics Lead Delhi Capitals to Thrilling IPL Victory Over Lucknow

Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants, with Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 sealing the 210-run chase in the IPL 2025 opener.

Ashutosh Sharma played a match-winning knock of 66 not out off 31 balls, including the decisive six, to guide Delhi Capitals to victory in a tense final over.
Delhi Capitals were struggling at 65/5 in their chase of 210 before a crucial 55-run partnership between Ashutosh Sharma and debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls) revived their innings.
Lucknow Super Giants posted a strong total of 209/8, powered by standout performances from Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36 balls), but a middle-order collapse proved costly.
Rishabh Pant's debut as Lucknow captain was underwhelming, as he scored a duck and missed key opportunities behind the stumps, including a crucial stumping in the final over.
Ashutosh Sharma dedicated his Player of the Match award to his mentor Shikhar Dhawan, crediting Dhawan's guidance for his composure and resilience under pressure.