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Delhi Capitals Edge Lucknow in Thrilling IPL 2025 Opener

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 powers Delhi Capitals to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, overshadowing Rishabh Pant's debut for LSG.

Rishabh Pant during a practise session held in Lucknow
Visakhapatnam: Delhi Capitals' batter Ashutosh Sharma celebrates after playing the winning shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants
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Rishabh Pant registered a six-ball duck on his LSG debut.

Overview

  • Delhi Capitals chased down 210 with three balls to spare, securing a narrow one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam.
  • Ashutosh Sharma delivered a match-winning performance, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, including the decisive six in the final over.
  • Vipraj Nigam impressed on his IPL debut with a crucial 39 off 15 balls, forming a game-changing partnership with Sharma.
  • Rishabh Pant, playing his first match for Lucknow after leaving Delhi, was dismissed for a six-ball duck, while Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh hit half-centuries for LSG.
  • KL Rahul missed the match for Delhi Capitals due to the birth of his first child, with Axar Patel leading the team as captain.