Yesterday’s IPL match was a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Delhi Capitals won by 1 wicket, successfully chasing a target of 210 runs in 19.3 overs.
Key Performers:
Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Played a match-winning knock of 66 not out off 31 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes. He was named the Player of the Match.
Vipraj Nigam (DC): Contributed a quickfire 39 off 15 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Ashutosh.
Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Scored 72 runs, while Nicholas Pooran added 75 runs to LSG’s total of 209/8.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Bowled brilliantly, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Claimed 3 wickets for 42 runs, showcasing his variations.
Lucknow Super Giants’ Innings:
Mitchell Marsh was in sublime form, smashing 72 runs off 44 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. His aggressive batting laid a strong foundation.
Nicholas Pooran played a brilliant knock, scoring 75 runs off just 29 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes. His innings gave LSG the much-needed momentum toward the death overs.
Bowlers’ Contributions: DC’s bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav (2/20) and Mitchell Starc (3/42), managed to pick crucial wickets at key moments, preventing LSG from crossing the 220-run mark.
Delhi Capitals’ Innings:
Early Collapse: DC’s innings started on a shaky note, with the top order failing to provide stability. Their 5 wickets got down for 65 chasing a mammoth total of 210
Match-Winning Partnership: Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam turned the game around. Ashutosh played a heroic knock of 66 not out off 31 balls, anchoring the innings and hitting boundaries under pressure. Vipraj’s 39 off 15 balls provided crucial support during the power surge.
Final Over Drama: With 10 runs needed, the match came down to the wire in the final over. Which was looking difficult considering DC was 9 wickets down, one wicket and Match could have easily gone to LSG. However, Ashutosh Sharma done that with ease, hit a six and a four to secure a thrilling victory for DC with just three balls to spare.
Another young, uncapped player shined today
Vipraj debuted against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24, 2025. While he did not have a decent outing with ball, conceded 35 runs in two overs, he made a significant impact with the bat, scoring blazing 39 runs off 15 balls at a crucial stage of the game. His fearless knock helped DC secure a thrilling one-wicket victory.
Vipraj Nigam is a promising 20-year young cricketer from Uttar Pradesh, India, who made his IPL debut for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025. He was signed by DC for ₹50 lakh during the IPL 2024 mega auction.