Ashutosh Sharma’s Stunning Six

Visakhapatnam, March 24, 2025: Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a thrilling 1-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an IPL 2025 match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ashutosh Sharma emerged as the hero, smashing a match-winning six in the final over to guide his team to a dramatic win. The moment was captured in a video shared on the official IPL X handle, showcasing Ashutosh’s stylish finish that left fans in awe.

Final Over Drama

Chasing a target of 210, Delhi Capitals needed 5 runs off the last 4 balls. Ashutosh Sharma, who came in as an Impact Player, smashed a towering six off Shahbaz Ahmed’s delivery to seal the victory for DC with just 1 wicket in hand. The winning moment, shared widely on social media, highlighted Ashutosh’s unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. His explosive knock rescued Delhi from a precarious 65/5, turning the game around in spectacular fashion.

Tristan Stubbs’ Massive Sixes

Another key contribution for Delhi came from Tristan Stubbs, who smashed two massive sixes measuring 90 and 98 meters during his innings. In a lighthearted moment captured in a video on the IPL website titled “90 m & 98 m Maximums: Tristan Stubbs Says New Balls Please,” Stubbs jokingly asked for new balls after his powerful hits. His aggressive batting laid the foundation for Delhi’s comeback, setting the stage for Ashutosh to finish the game.

Ashutosh Sharma: Delhi’s New Hero

Ashutosh Sharma, previously with Punjab Kings, showcased his talent in this match, scoring a quickfire fifty in just 28 balls. His match-winning performance added another chapter to his growing reputation in T20 cricket. Notably, Ashutosh holds the record for the fastest T20 fifty by an Indian, scoring a half-century in just 11 balls during the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s record of 12 balls.

KL Rahul’s Absence

Delhi Capitals missed their star batter KL Rahul in this match. Rahul, acquired for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, was absent due to the birth of his first child with wife Athiya Shetty. Having captained Lucknow Super Giants in the previous season, Rahul would have relished the opportunity to face his former team. In his absence, Axar Patel led the Delhi side.

Match Summary

Lucknow Super Giants posted 209/8 in their 20 overs, with David Miller’s two big sixes in the final over boosting their total. In response, Delhi Capitals struggled early, slumping to 83/5 after 9 overs. However, a crucial partnership between Tristan Stubbs, debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls), and Ashutosh Sharma turned the tide. Delhi scored 109 runs in the last 45 balls to chase down the target, with the final 7 runs coming in the last over.

Social Media Buzz

The match sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans lauding Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics. The official IPL X handle posted, “And he does it in 𝙎𝙏𝙔𝙇𝙀 😎 Ashutosh Sharma, take a bow! 🙇‍♂️ A #TATAIPL classic in Vizag 🤌 #DCvLSG | @DelhiCapitals.” One user commented, “13th over – 15 runs, 14th over – 17 runs, 15th over – 15 runs, 16th over – 20 runs, 17th over – 3 runs, 18th over – 17 runs, 19th over – 16 runs, 20th over – 7 runs. DELHI CAPITALS CHASE DOWN 109 RUNS IN THE LAST 45 BALLS 🤯.”

What’s Next?

With this victory, Delhi Capitals kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, while Lucknow Super Giants faced a heartbreaking defeat. LSG captain Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player of the season, couldn’t lead his team to a win against his former franchise. Both teams will now look ahead to their next matches, with Delhi carrying the momentum from this thrilling win.