IPL 2025, DC vs LSG: Presenting Player of the Day
What's the story
In a thrilling start to their IPL 2025 campaign, Delhi Capitals edged past Lucknow Super Giants by a wicket.
The match, played in Visakhapatnam, witnessed LSG post a daunting target of 209/8 after opting to bat first.
Despite early setbacks and being reduced to 65/5 at one stage, DC made a stunning recovery spearheaded by Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66-run knock. He is our Player of the Match.
Match summary
How the match panned out
LSG's Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran set the tone for their innings with a fiery partnership.
However, DC bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, restricted the Super Giants to 209/8.
In response, despite losing two early wickets in the first over and being reduced to 65/5 by LSG bowlers, DC made an impressive comeback led by Tristan Stubbs (34), Ashutosh Sharma (66*), and Vipraj Nigam (39).
Performance
Ashutosh Sharma: Our Player of the Day
Ashutosh came in as DC's 'Impact Player' in the second innings, replacing fast bowler Mukesh Kumar. The former walked in when DC were reeling at 65/5.
Although he started slowly, he shifted gears toward the end of his innings and scored a breathtaking half-century (66* off 31 balls).
His innings, which included 5 fours and as many sixes, saw vital partnerships with Stubbs and Nigam.
Ashutosh mattered when DC required 42 off 23 balls with just three wickets.
Stats
Ashutosh gets past 250 IPL runs
Ashutosh, who had an impressive stint with Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹3.80 crore last year.
The batting all-rounder turned out to be PBKS's savior last season as he played some vital cameos down the order. He scored only 189 runs in 11 games but had an impressive strike-rate of 167.25.
The knock against LSG marked Ashutosh's second IPL half-century.
Information
Ashutosh struck at over 167 in SMAT
Ashutosh was in sublime form during the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Playing for Railways, he slammed 164 runs from five matches at a strike-rate of 167.34. His tally included an average of 82.00 and two half-centuries.