{"id":60548,"date":"2025-03-25T10:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T10:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=60548"},"modified":"2025-03-25T10:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T10:14:57","slug":"ashutosh-sharmas-heroics-seal-a-thrilling-win-for-delhi-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/ashutosh-sharmas-heroics-seal-a-thrilling-win-for-delhi-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashutosh Sharma’s Heroics Seal a Thrilling Win for Delhi Capitals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udd25 Ashutosh Sharma’s Magic Stuns LSG<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Delhi Capitals pulled off a miraculous one-wicket win<\/strong> against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/strong> in their IPL 2024 season opener<\/strong>, thanks to a breathtaking knock from Ashutosh Sharma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 DC were struggling at 7\/3 in the second over<\/strong> before Ashutosh turned the game around.
\ud83d\udd39 Scored a sensational 66 off 31 balls<\/em>* (5 sixes, 5 fours).
\ud83d\udd39 Hit the winning runs in the 19.3 over<\/strong> as Delhi chased down 210<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even as wickets kept falling at the other end, Ashutosh remained calm<\/strong>, executing powerful bottom-handed strokes to guide his team home.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf00 A Rollercoaster Chase<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\ude80 DC\u2019s Top-Order Collapse:<\/strong> Lucknow\u2019s bowlers rocked Delhi early<\/strong> with three wickets in the first two overs<\/strong>. The innings seemed more about survival than a serious chase.<\/p>\n

\u26a1 Game-Changing Stand:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Ashutosh Sharma (66 off 31) & debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15)<\/em>* put together a stunning 55-run partnership in just 22 balls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    However, a strategic timeout<\/strong> halted their momentum, leading to Nigam\u2019s dismissal immediately after<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\ude31 Final Over Drama:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      DC needed six runs with one wicket left.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      LSG skipper Rishabh Pant missed a stumping<\/strong> on the first ball, which could have won the game for LSG.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ashutosh finished the job in style!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udca5 LSG\u2019s Innings \u2013 A Missed Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      LSG posted 209\/8<\/strong> but were at least 30 runs short<\/strong> after squandering a solid start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      \ud83d\udd25 Top Performers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Mitchell Marsh (72 off 38)<\/strong> \u2013 Blasted a 21-ball fifty<\/strong> with sixes raining all over the park.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30)<\/strong> \u2013 Cleared the ropes 7 times<\/strong>, playing a belligerent knock.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Kuldeep Yadav (2\/20) & Mitchell Starc (3\/42)<\/strong> \u2013 Triggered LSG\u2019s collapse<\/strong> after they were cruising at 133\/1 in the 12th over<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\udca5 From 133\/1 to 209\/8<\/strong> \u2013 LSG lost 7 wickets for 76 runs<\/strong> in the final 8 overs!<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udd22 Brief Scores<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Lucknow Super Giants: 209\/8 (20 overs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Nicholas Pooran<\/strong> \u2013 75 (30)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mitchell Marsh<\/strong> \u2013 72 (38)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong> \u2013 2\/20<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mitchell Starc<\/strong> \u2013 3\/42<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Delhi Capitals: 211\/9 (19.3 overs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Ashutosh Sharma<\/strong> \u2013 66* (31)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Vipraj Nigam<\/strong> \u2013 39 (15)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Shardul Thakur<\/strong> \u2013 2\/19<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83c\udfcf Result:<\/strong> Delhi Capitals won by 1 wicket!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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