The Delhi Capitals (DC) faced the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match commenced at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Summary:
- Lucknow Super Giants Innings: LSG batted first, setting a target of 209 runs for DC.
- Delhi Capitals Innings: In response, DC faced early setbacks, struggling at 65-5. However, Ashutosh Sharma, brought in as an impact player, played a pivotal role by scoring an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, leading DC to a remarkable victory with just one wicket and three balls to spare.
Key Performances:
- Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Unbeaten 66 runs off 31 balls, instrumental in DC’s successful chase.
- Vipraj Nigam (DC): Contributed 39 runs, supporting the chase during a critical phase.
DC’s captain, Faf du Plessis, praised the impact player rule, highlighting its role in facilitating such comebacks and keeping the matches engaging.