Tue Mar 25 00:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals snatch thrilling IPL victory over Lucknow Super Giants
**Visakhapatnam, March 25, 2025:** In a nail-biting IPL encounter at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. Lucknow, batting first after losing the toss, posted a challenging 209/8 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive innings from Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36 balls). Pooran’s onslaught included four consecutive sixes in a single over.
Delhi’s chase was initially shaky, losing three wickets for seven runs. However, crucial contributions from D’Arcy Short (29), Axar Patel (22), and Tristan Stubbs (34) kept them in the hunt. With the required run rate soaring, Ashutosh Sharma played a breathtaking cameo, smashing 66 not out off 31 balls, including five fours and five sixes, to steer Delhi to victory with three balls to spare. His final 8 balls yielded 35 runs. Vipraj Nigam also contributed a quickfire 39. Rishabh Pant’s duck for Lucknow was a major disappointment.
The match was notable for several exciting moments, including Pooran’s and Marsh’s devastating partnerships and Ashutosh’s match-winning performance. The thrilling finish left Lucknow captain Pant visibly dejected after a near victory turned sour.
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