IPL 2025 Match 4: Delhi Capitals' Thrilling One-Wicket Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025 Match 4: Delhi Capitals' Thrilling One-Wicket Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 witnessed an electrifying encounter in Match 4 between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 24, 2025. DC clinched a nail-biting one-wicket victory, marking their highest successful chase in IPL history. 

First Innings: LSG's Commanding Total

After winning the toss, DC elected to field first. LSG's openers, Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, provided a solid foundation. Markram scored 15 runs before his dismissal in the 5th over. Nicholas Pooran then joined Marsh, and together they formed a formidable 87-run partnership. Marsh's aggressive 72 off 36 balls and Pooran's explosive 75 off 30 balls propelled LSG to a formidable total. Despite a middle-order collapse, David Miller's unbeaten 27 off 19 balls, including two consecutive sixes in the final over, guided LSG to a total of 209/8 in their 20 overs.

DC's Bowling Performance

DC's bowling attack saw Mitchell Starc leading with 3 wickets for 42 runs. Kuldeep Yadav contributed with 2 wickets for 20 runs, while Mukesh Kumar and Vipraj Nigam each took a wicket, helping to contain LSG's aggressive batting lineup.

Second Innings: DC's Challenging Chase

Chasing a target of 210, DC faced early setbacks, losing their top three batsmen—Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, and Sameer Rizvi—with just 7 runs on the board. Captain Axar Patel and opener Faf du Plessis attempted to stabilize the innings with a 43-run partnership. However, wickets continued to fall, leaving DC at a precarious 113/6.

Ashutosh Sharma's Match-Winning Knock

Enter Ashutosh Sharma, brought in as an Impact Player. Displaying remarkable composure, Sharma scored an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls. His partnerships with Tristan Stubbs (45-run stand) and Vipraj Nigam (55-run stand, with Nigam contributing a quick 39 off 15 balls) were instrumental in bringing DC back into contention. 

Dramatic Final Over

The climax unfolded in the final over with DC needing 6 runs and LSG requiring a wicket for victory. Bowler Shahbaz Ahmed had an opportunity to stump Mohit Sharma, but a missed chance and an unsuccessful DRS appeal for LBW added to the tension. After a single by Mohit Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma sealed the victory with a straight six, leading DC to 211/9 in 19.3 overs, securing a one-wicket win with three balls to spare. citeturn0search7

LSG's Bowling Efforts

For LSG, Shardul Thakur, M. Siddarth, Digvesh Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi each claimed 2 wickets. Despite their efforts, they couldn't prevent DC's remarkable chase.

Man of the Match

Ashutosh Sharma was rightfully named the Man of the Match for his match-winning innings, demonstrating resilience and skill under pressure.

Match Summary

  • Lucknow Super Giants: 209/8 in 20 overs

    • Nicholas Pooran: 75 (30)

    • Mitchell Marsh: 72 (36)

    • Mitchell Starc: 4-0-42-3

    • Kuldeep Yadav: 4-0-20-2

  • Delhi Capitals: 211/9 in 19.3 overs

    • Ashutosh Sharma: 66* (31)

    • Vipraj Nigam: 39 (15)

    • Shardul Thakur: 2-0-19-2

    • Digvesh Singh: 4-0-31-2

This match will be remembered as one of the most thrilling encounters in IPL 2025, showcasing the unpredictable and exhilarating nature of T20 cricket.

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