Ashutosh Sharma: Delhi Capitals Match Winning Hero in LSG VS DC Match - Delhi Capitals (DC) opened their first winning account in the current IPL season 2025 and the entire credit goes to Ashutosh Sharma. At one point, even though wickets were falling, the young batsman batted bravely, living up to the team's faith in them. He displayed classic game and turned the victory that had been on the side of their opponents towards his team. This allowed Ashutosh Sharma to shine in Delhi Capitals remarkable victory.
Ashutosh, who played for Punjab Kings in the previous edition, was dropped by the team. He entered the auction hall for Rs 30 lakh in the mega auction held in Saudi Arabia. But Delhi brought him to their team for 3.80 crores. It also gave him a big responsibility in the team. Ashutosh, who handled the finisher's responsibility well, brought smiles to the Delhi camp.
Delhi were in trouble when Ashutosh Sharma came out to bat. Delhi Capitals had lost five crucial wickets for 65 runs in 6.4 overs. At this time, Ashutosh, who came out to bat, made a splash. Ashutosh, who displayed his artistic game, scored a magnificent innings and closed the match. Ashutosh emerged as the new star of the Delhi team, batting bravely despite wickets falling in a flurry on one side.
Ashutosh Sharma provided the backbone for the team with a brilliant batting performance. Ashutosh became the hero of Delhi Capitals victory by scoring an unbeaten 66 runs in just 31 balls with the help of 5 fours and 5 sixes.
Award Presentation to Mentor
Ashutosh Sharma was also awarded the Man of the Match award for his impressive performance. Ashutosh said that he has learnt a lot from the past year. In the last edition, I struggled till the end in a similar situation and stumbled. I decided not to make this mistake. I appeared as a match finisher in the domestic tournament as well. I have been working on this path for the past one year. I was confident that if I stayed at the crease till the last over, I could change the course of the match. Vipraj played well. He said he was very calm under pressure. Ashutosh dedicated his Man of the Match award to his mentor and former Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
