Delhi Capitals recruit tops 75 for 27 in Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Sikkim ahead of IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals recruit Ashutosh Sharma scored 75 off just 27 balls for Railways in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim.

Ashutosh Sharma was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 3.8 crore in the IPL 2025 auction after being released by the Punjab Kings.

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Ashutosh Sharma lights up the chase with a scorching knock

In the match against Sikkim, Railways were chasing a target of 199. Ashutosh Sharma opened the innings and played a sensational knock, scoring 75 off just 27 balls. His innings included seven fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 277.78, before he was dismissed.

The opening partnership with Nishant Kushwaha added 83 runs in just 6.2 overs, with Ashutosh contributing most of the runs.

Ashutosh showed a brilliant counter-attacking approach, making light work of the small target and setting up an easy victory for Railways.

His scorching knock would surely have pleased his IPL franchise Delhi Capitals and their fans. As an all-rounder who can bat in the top or middle order, Ashutosh will be a key asset for Delhi in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

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The railroads dominate the chase and secure a comfortable victory

Talking about the match, Sikkim batted first and posted 198/9 in their 50 overs. Parth Palawat scored 39, while Ankur Malik top-scored with 58. For Railways, Akshat Pandey and Raj Choudhary got two wickets each.

In reply, Ashutosh’s quickfire 75 took the game away from Sikkim. Sahab Yuvraj contributed an unbeaten 47, helping Railways chase the target in 32.5 overs with five wickets in hand. For Sikkim, Md Saptulla was the standout bowler, taking four wickets.

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