Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals produced IPL 2025’s greatest thriller on March 24, 2025, at Visakhapatnam. DC chased 210 and won by 1 wicket with just 3 balls remaining.
Ashutosh Sharma’s unbeaten 66 off 31 balls turned the impossible into reality. DC were 83/5 and later 169/8 needing 42 runs. But Sharma and debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15) scripted an incredible comeback.
Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30) and Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36) earlier powered LSG to 209/8. Mitchell Starc took 3/42 for DC.
The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals timeline began in 2022 when LSG entered IPL. In 7 matches, DC leads 4-3.
Their encounters consistently deliver high-scoring thrillers, last-ball finishes, and unforgettable individual performances.
Match 4 Scorecard: March 24, 2025 (Historic Thriller)
| Team | Runs/Wickets | Overs | Result |
| LSG | 209/8 | 20.0 | Lost by 1 wicket |
| DC | 211/9 | 19.3 | Won (3 balls left) |
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Toss: DC won, elected to bowl first
- Player of the Match: Ashutosh Sharma (66* off 31 balls)
- Historic Context: One of IPL’s greatest successful chases
LSG Innings: Pooran-Marsh Fireworks to 209/8
Aiden Markram opened with Abhishek Negi. Markram scored 15 off 13 balls before Mitchell Starc bowled him.
Negi (29 off 18 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes) looked dangerous. He attacked from ball one, hitting boundaries freely.
But Kuldeep Yadav dismissed him caught at long-off. LSG were 45/2 after 5 overs.
Marsh-Pooran Partnership: 147 runs in 61 balls
Mitchell Marsh joined Nicholas Pooran. What followed was absolute carnage.
Both batsmen attacked every bowler. Starc, Kuldeep, Mohit Sharma – nobody was spared.
Marsh’s Assault:
He raced to fifty off 23 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes. His timing was immaculate, hitting through the line effortlessly.
Marsh reached 72 off 36 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) before Starc yorked him in the 15th over. Strike rate: 200.00.
Pooran’s Masterclass:
The West Indian exploded after Marsh’s dismissal. He reached fifty off just 20 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes.
Pooran’s hitting was brutal. Sixes over long-on, mid-wicket, covers – he targeted every part of the ground.
He scored 75 off 30 balls (6 fours, 7 sixes) at a strike rate of 250.00. Starc clean bowled him with a yorker in the 15th over.
Their 3rd wicket partnership added 147 runs in just 61 balls – one of IPL’s fastest century partnerships.
Death Overs Collapse
LSG were 192/2 after 14 overs. But Starc and Kuldeep struck back brilliantly.
Ayush Badoni (4), Shahbaz Ahmed (10), and Shardul Thakur (0) all fell quickly.
LSG lost 6 wickets for just 17 runs between overs 15-20. Only Yudhvir Singh’s 11* helped them reach 209/8.
Starc’s final over was sensational – dismissing both Shahbaz and Ravi Bishnoi to finish with 3/42.
LSG Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Aiden Markram | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Abhishek Negi | 29 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | 72 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 200.00 |
| Nicholas Pooran (wk) | 75 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 250.00 |
| Ayush Badoni | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shardul Thakur | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 11* | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.33 |
- Key Partnership: 3rd wicket – 147 runs (Marsh 57, Pooran 75) in 61 balls
DC Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 42 | 3 | 10.50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 65 | 1 | 16.25 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 |
Kuldeep’s economy of 5.00 was exceptional. Starc’s 3 wickets in death overs kept DC in the game.
DC Chase: From 7/3 to 211/9 – Greatest Comeback
DC’s chase started disastrously. They lost 3 wickets for just 7 runs inside 2 overs.
Abhishek Porel (1), Jake Fraser-McGurk (0), and Faf du Plessis (4) all fell cheaply.
The Collapse:
Sai Sudharsan (22 off 11) tried counter-attacking but got caught. DC were 43/4 in 4.3 overs.
KL Rahul (29 off 18) and Tristan Stubbs (34 off 22) rebuilt briefly. But both fell within quick succession.
DC slipped to 83/5 in 9 overs. The chase looked impossible. They needed 127 runs from 66 balls with 5 wickets left.
Ashutosh Sharma’s Heroics Begin
Impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma came in at 29/3. He started slowly, reaching 20 off 20 balls.
DC were struggling at 147/6 when Axar Patel fell. Then Vipraj Nigam walked in at number 8.
Nigam’s Explosive Cameo:
The debutant scored 39 off just 15 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). He counter-attacked fearlessly, keeping DC’s hopes alive.
The 7th wicket partnership between Ashutosh (31*) and Nigam (39) added 50 runs in 19 balls.
Nigam fell with DC at 169/7, needing 42 runs from 23 balls. The match seemed lost.
The Impossible Chase
Ashutosh had scored just 20 off his first 20 balls. Then he flicked a switch.
The Transformation:
From that point, he smashed 46 runs off his next 11 balls. The carnage had begun.
Mitchell Starc (7) and Kuldeep Yadav (0) both fell. DC were 188/9 needing 22 runs from 12 balls.
Penultimate Over Drama:
Kuldeep was run out trying to steal a bye. DC needed 18 runs from 9 balls with last man Mohit Sharma at the other end.
Ashutosh hit the next two balls for SIX and FOUR off Prince Yadav. DC needed just 6 from the final over!
Final Over (Shahbaz Ahmed bowling):
- Ball 1: Single to Ashutosh.
- Ball 2: Mohit defended.
- Ball 3: Ashutosh smashed SIX! DC won by 1 wicket!
The stadium erupted. Ashutosh finished unbeaten on 66 off 31 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes) at strike rate 212.90.
His final 11 balls: 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 4, 1, 1, 4, 6, 6 = 48 runs!
DC Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Porel (wk) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Faf du Plessis | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 22 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 200.00 |
| KL Rahul | 29 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 161.11 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 34 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 154.54 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 66* | 31 | 4 | 5 | 212.90 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 39 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 260.00 |
| Mitchell Starc | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohit Sharma | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
- Key Partnership: 7th wicket – 50 runs (Ashutosh 31, Nigam 39) in 19 balls
LSG Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
| Yudhvir Singh | 3.3 | 36 | 2 | 10.28 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 53 | 2 | 13.25 |
| Prince Yadav | 2 | 36 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
Prince Yadav’s 19th over cost 12 runs including two sixes. Shahbaz conceded the winning six.
Head-to-Head: Complete Stats
- Total Matches: 7
- DC Wins: 4
- LSG Wins: 3
- DC Win %: 57.14%
- At Ekana Stadium (Lucknow): LSG 2 wins, DC 2 wins
- At Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi): DC 1 win
- At Neutral Venues: DC 2 wins, LSG 1 win
- Highest Score: LSG 209/8 (March 2025)
- Lowest Score: LSG 159/6 (April 2025)
All Matches Timeline
2022 Season (LSG’s Debut)
Match 1 (April 7, Mumbai): LSG won by 6 wickets
LSG chased 150/6 in 19.2 overs. KL Rahul scored 39, Krunal Pandya 38*.
Match 2 (May 1, Mumbai): LSG won by 6 runs
LSG defended 195 after posting 195/3. Quinton de Kock (80) starred. DC managed 189/7.
2023 Season
Match 1 (April 1, Lucknow): LSG won by 50 runs
LSG posted 167/7. DC collapsed to 117 all out. Amit Mishra took 3/21.
2024 Season
Match 1 (April 12, Lucknow): DC won by 6 wickets
DC chased 167/7 in 18.1 overs. Tristan Stubbs (57*) anchored the chase.
Match 2 (May 14, Delhi): DC won by 19 runs
DC posted 208/4. LSG managed 189/9. Jake Fraser-McGurk (84) and Abhishek Porel (58) dominated.
2025 Season
Match 4 (March 24, Visakhapatnam): DC won by 1 wicket
The epic thriller detailed above where Ashutosh’s 66* won it.
Match 40 (April 22, Lucknow): DC won by 8 wickets
DC chased 160 in 17.5 overs. KL Rahul (57*) and Abishek Porel (51) sealed comfortable win.
FAQs
Who has won more matches between LSG and DC?
Delhi Capitals leads 4-3 in 7 matches. DC has a 57.14% win rate. They’ve won the last 4 consecutive matches including two incredible chases in 2025.
What is the highest chase in LSG vs DC matches?
Delhi Capitals’ 211/9 chasing 210 on March 24, 2025, at Visakhapatnam is the highest successful chase. Ashutosh Sharma’s 66* off 31 balls made it possible despite DC being 83/5 and 169/8.
Who scored fastest fifty in this rivalry?
Nicholas Pooran scored 50 off 20 balls for LSG on March 24, 2025. He finished with 75 off 30 balls at strike rate 250.00 – the fastest innings in this rivalry.
What was Ashutosh Sharma’s impact sub performance?
Ashutosh Sharma came as impact substitute at 29/3. He scored 66* off 31 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes) including 46 runs off his last 11 balls. This is IPL’s greatest impact sub performance.
Who are the key players in LSG vs DC rivalry?
For LSG: KL Rahul (captain), Nicholas Pooran (explosive keeper), Ravi Bishnoi (spinner)For DC: Rishabh Pant (now at LSG), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashutosh Sharma (new hero)
Why This Rivalry Excites Fans
High-Scoring Thrillers: Average first innings score is 180+. Both teams prioritize aggressive batting.
Young Rivalry: Starting 2022, every match feels fresh with no historical baggage.
Rishabh Pant Factor: Former DC captain now leads LSG, adding emotional storylines.
Last-Over Finishes: 3 of 7 matches went to final over, including two one-wicket victories.
Impact Players: Both teams use impact substitute rule brilliantly, creating match-turning moments.
Contrasting Captaincy: Rishabh Pant’s aggressive style vs various DC captains creates tactical battles.
Wrapping Up
The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals timeline may be short, but it’s already legendary. From LSG’s debut victories to DC’s four-match winning streak, from Pooran’s power-hitting to Ashutosh’s miracle chase, every match produces unforgettable moments.
As this young rivalry evolves, fans can expect more high-octane cricket, last-ball finishes, and performances that redefine what’s possible in T20 cricket. The LSG vs DC clash has quickly become must-watch IPL entertainment.
