• DC batter Ashutosh Sharma dedicated POTM award against LSG to his mentor Shikhar Dhawan.

  • Ashutosh powered Delhi Capitals to a last-over win over Lucknow Super Giants in Vizag.

Ashutosh Sharma wins hearts by dedicating his Player of the Match award to “Shikhar Paaji” – IPL 2025, DC vs LSG
Ashutosh Sharma dedicates his Player of the Match award to Shikhar Dhawan (PC: X)

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In a thrilling start to the IPL 2025 season, Ashutosh Sharma emerged as the hero for Delhi Capitals (DC), leading them to a dramatic one-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24. The match, held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, showcased Ashutosh’s extraordinary batting skills as he scored an unbeaten 66 runs off just 31 balls, securing the win in the final over.

Ashutosh Sharma takes DC over the finish line

After LSG set a formidable target of 210 runs, bolstered by impressive innings from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, Delhi found themselves in dire straits at 7 for 3 early in their chase. Despite a shaky start, Ashutosh displayed remarkable composure and aggression, hitting five fours and five sixes to turn the tide for his team. His partnership with Vipraj Nigam, who contributed a quickfire 39 runs, was crucial in reviving Delhi’s hopes after they were reduced to 113 for 6.

In the tense final overs, with Delhi needing 18 runs from the last two overs, Ashutosh kept his nerve and expertly maneuvered the strike. He sealed the match with a stunning six off Shahbaz Ahmed’s delivery, finishing the game with just three balls to spare.

Ashutosh Sharma dedicates his POTM award to his mentor Shikhar Dhawan

Following his outstanding performance, Ashutosh dedicated his Player of the Match award to his mentor, Shikhar Dhawan. In the post-match presentation, he expressed gratitude for Dhawan’s guidance and reflected on his determination to finish games this season after missing similar opportunities last year while playing for Punjab Kings.

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“Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focussed and visualised about it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen,” he said.

“Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar paaji.” 

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