A sensational ending with the bat was the main moment in the impressive victory of Delhi Capitals of a cursed over the Lucknow Super Giants, but it was a special celebration of Ashutosh Sharma that made everyone talk after the game.
After sealing the victory with a six straight, Ashutosh did not run or roar. Instead, he turned to the Delhi Capitals bench and played an imaginary switch blow, pointing to his bat towards the support staff. The gesture was aimed at no less than Kevin Pietersen, who recently joined DC as a team’s mentor. Pietersen, famous for popularizing the blow of change during their game days, broke a wide smile of the bench when the team celebrated.
Ashutosh’s tribute occurred after he wrote one of the most dramatic finishes in the history of IPL. DC was fighting at 7 for 3 and then needed 62 of the 30 final balls. Ashutosh was in a Run-A-Ball 20 at that time and looked out of rhythm. But something click. He exploded with 46 races of his next 11 deliveries to end with 66* of 31 balls, which led Delhi to a remarkable victory with three surplus balls.
Look at Ashutosh Sharma to celebrate success for Kevin Pietersen
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While the debutante Vipraj Nigam gave DC Hope with a 39 of 15 balls, it was Ashutosh who took care of death and kept calm under pressure. His quiet end was overcome by a celebration that highlighted the growing link between the players and the new support staff.
For Delhi, this victory was more than just points: it was a statement, and the greeting of Ashutosh Switch-Hit was the perfect exclamation point to limit a remarkable beginning for IPL 2025.
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