The IPL 2025 season is delivering non-stop excitement, and the DC vs LSG match on March 24, 2025, was a perfect example! Played at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, this game started at 7:30 PM IST and had fans cheering till the very last ball. Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off an incredible one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), making it a night to remember. Let’s dive into the action!
LSG Sets a Tough Target of 210
LSG batted first and put up a strong total of 209/8 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran led the charge with a fiery 75 off 30 balls, smashing 7 sixes and 5 fours. Mitchell Marsh supported him with 72 off 36 balls, hitting 6 sixes. Together, they built a massive partnership, taking LSG to 161/2 by the 13th over. But DC’s bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Mohit Sharma, fought back hard, taking 6 wickets in the last 7 overs and giving away just 48 runs. LSG’s final score set a challenging target of 210 for DC to chase.
DC’s Dramatic Chase: Ashutosh Sharma Shines
DC’s chase didn’t start well—they lost 4 wickets early in the powerplay and were struggling. But Ashutosh Sharma turned the game around with an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls. His explosive batting, including a match-winning six in the final over, brought DC back from the brink. Debutant Vipraj Nigam also played a key role, scoring 39 off 15 balls, while Tristan Stubbs added 34 runs for stability. DC needed 42 runs off the last 23 balls with 4 wickets in hand, and Sharma’s heroics helped them finish at 211/9, winning by 1 wicket with 3 balls to spare.
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Star Performers of the Match
Ashutosh Sharma was the standout player, earning the Player of the Match award for his game-changing knock. Vipraj Nigam’s quick 39 off 15 balls gave DC hope, and Tristan Stubbs’ 34 runs kept the chase alive. For LSG, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh were the top scorers, but their bowlers couldn’t stop DC’s late surge.
Why This Match Was Unforgettable
This match was a true IPL thriller! DC’s chase of 210 became their highest successful chase in IPL history. Interestingly, DC scored 211 runs—one more than the target—because they kept batting after reaching 210, a rare moment in T20 cricket. For more IPL 2025 updates, check out the official IPL website