In the fourth match of IPL 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
DC clinched a thrilling one-wicket victory in a high-scoring encounter, showcasing remarkable performances from their players.
DC vs LSG 4th Match Summary
- Lucknow Super Giants: 209 for 8 (20 overs)
- Delhi Capitals: 211 for 9 (19.3 overs)
- Result: DC won by 1 wicket
DC vs LSG 4th Match Key Performers
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Scored a blistering 75 runs off just 30 balls, anchoring LSG’s innings.
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Made an impressive contribution with 72 runs off 36 balls, forming a formidable partnership with Pooran.
- Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Starred in the chase with an unbeaten 66 runs off 31 balls, leading DC to victory from a precarious position.
- Vipraj Nigam (DC): The IPL debutant played a crucial role, scoring 39 runs off just 15 balls at a critical juncture.
- Mitchell Starc (DC): Bowled effectively to take 3 wickets for 42 runs, helping to limit LSG’s scoring in the latter stages.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Contributed significantly with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his four overs.
DC vs LSG 4th Match Highlights
The match unfolded dramatically as LSG opted to bat first after winning the toss. They started explosively, with Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran dominating the early overs.
Marsh raced to a rapid half-century in just 21 balls, while Pooran continued the assault, propelling LSG to a formidable total of 209 for 8.
However, the latter part of LSG’s innings saw a collapse as DC bowlers tightened their grip.
Kuldeep Yadav’s spell was particularly effective, as he dismissed Rishabh Pant for a duck and played a key role in restricting LSG’s momentum.
In response, DC’s innings began poorly as they found themselves at a dismal 7 for 3 early on. But Ashutosh Sharma’s explosive batting turned the tide.
After being on just 20 runs from his first 20 balls, he shifted gears dramatically, scoring an astonishing 46 runs off his next 11 balls.
The match reached its climax with DC needing five runs from the final over. Ashutosh sealed the victory with a six off Shahbaz Ahmed, finishing with an exhilarating performance that will be remembered as one of IPL’s great finishes.
DC vs LSG Brief Scorecard:
- Delhi Capitals: 211/9 in 19.3 overs (Ashutosh Sharma 66*, Vipraj Nigam 39, Tristan Stubbs 34; Rathi 2/31, Siddharth 2/39, Bishnoi 2/53)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 209/8 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 75, Mitchell Marsh 72; Mitchell Starc 3/42, Kuldeep Yadav 2/20)
This match not only marked an exciting start to DC’s campaign but also highlighted Ashutosh Sharma’s potential as a rising star in this season of IPL.
