LSG VS DC, Thrilling Finish as Delhi Capitals Edge Past Lucknow Super Giants by 1 Wicket – IPL 2025, Match 4:
In a nail-biting encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a dramatic 1-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with three balls to spare. Chasing a stiff target of 210, DC managed to reach 211/9 in 19.3 overs, thanks to a brilliant knock by Abhishek Sharma and a crucial late cameo by Vipraj Nigam.
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Match Summary
• Toss: DC won the toss and opted to bowl first.
• Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
• Result: Delhi Capitals won by 1 wicket (3 balls left)
LSG’s Explosive Batting Performance
Lucknow Super Giants put up a formidable total of 209/8 in their 20 overs, with Nicholas Pooran playing a sensational knock. Marcus Stoinis and David Miller also contributed valuable runs, while DC’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught.
Top Performers for LSG:
• Nicholas Pooran: 75 off 30 balls (6 fours, 7 sixes, SR: 250.00)
• Mitchell Marsh: 72 off 36 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, SR: 200.00)
• David Miller: 27* off 19 balls (1 four, 2 sixes, SR: 142.11)
Wickets Fall:
1. Aiden Markram (15 off 13) – c Starc b Vipraj Nigam
2. Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36) – c Stubbs b Mukesh Kumar
3. Rishabh Pant (0 off 6) – c Faf du Plessis b Kuldeep Yadav
4. Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30) – b Mitchell Starc
5. Ayush Badoni (4 off 5) – c Stubbs b Kuldeep Yadav
6. Shardul Thakur (0 off 2) – run out (Axar Patel)
7. Shahbaz Ahmed (9 off 8) – c Tripurana Vijay b Mitchell Starc
8. Ravi Bishnoi (0 off 2) – b Mitchell Starc
LSG’s Total: 209/8 in 20 overs (Extras: 7)
DC’s Gutsy Chase
Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start, losing three quick wickets inside two overs. However, a counter-attacking innings by Abhishek Sharma and a quickfire 39 from Vipraj Nigam brought them back into the game.

Top Performers for DC:
• Abhishek Sharma: 66* off 31 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes, SR: 212.90)
• Vipraj Nigam: 39 off 15 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 260.00)
• Tristan Stubbs: 34 off 22 balls (1 four, 3 sixes, SR: 154.55)
Wickets Fall:
1. Jake Fraser-McGurk (1 off 2) – c Ayush Badoni b Shardul Thakur
2. Abhishek Porel (0 off 2) – c Nicholas Pooran b Shardul Thakur
3. Sumit Kumar Rizvi (4 off 4) – c Rishabh Pant b M Siddharth
4. Axar Patel (22 off 11) – c Pooran b Digvesh Singh
5. Faf du Plessis (29 off 18) – c Miller b Ravi Bishnoi
6. Tristan Stubbs (34 off 22) – b M Siddharth
7. Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15) – c M Siddharth b Digvesh Singh
8. Mitchell Starc (2 off 5) – c Rishabh Pant b Ravi Bishnoi
9. Kuldeep Yadav (5 off 5) – run out (Rishabh Pant)
With DC needing 17 off the last two overs, Abhishek Sharma held his nerve to finish the chase with three balls remaining.
DC’s Total: 211/9 in 19.3 overs (Extras: 8)
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Final Verdict
It was a thrilling contest that saw both teams fight till the last over. Nicholas Pooran’s fireworks for LSG set the stage, but Abhishek Sharma’s match-winning knock ensured DC crossed the finish line. With this victory, DC registered their first win of IPL 2025 in dramatic fashion.
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