In a heart-stopping climax, Ashutosh Sharma’s breathtaking innings propelled Delhi Capitals (DC) to a stunning victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. The blockbuster DC-LSG clash delivered a nail-biting finish, showcasing Ashutosh’s remarkable composure under pressure. This Cricket News report delves into the dramatic final over and Ashutosh’s post-match insights.
As the game reached its crescendo, Ashutosh, who had already smashed consecutive boundaries in the penultimate over, faced a tense situation. With six runs needed off the final six deliveries, No. 11 Mohit Sharma was on strike. The million-dollar question was whether Mohit could secure a single to bring Ashutosh back into the action. Shahbaz Ahmed’s delivery gripped and turned, deceiving Mohit, who was nearly stumped. A missed stumping by Rishabh Pant and a close LBW review added to the drama. Ultimately, Mohit managed a crucial single, setting the stage for Ashutosh to finish the game with a glorious hit. This Latest Cricket News segment covers the tension filled final over.
“I was confident. It’s part of the game. Whether it’s an appeal or not a run. It wasn’t part of my batting, so I was confident that if he took a single, I would be able to hit a six. I was really confident about my ability,” Ashutosh revealed at the post-match press conference. “I really enjoyed (my innings). My hard work paid off.”
When Ashutosh arrived at the crease, DC was reeling at 65/5 in the seventh over, facing a daunting required run rate. However, he approached the chase with a calm and calculated mindset. “I just follow the basics and believed in my ability. I was just following the process. I wanted to go deep as much as possible so that I could hit in the slog overs,” he explained.
Ashutosh’s effortless ball-striking skills have made him a standout performer in the 2024 IPL season. Reflecting on his previous season with Punjab Kings, he said, “Last year was really good but that’s history for me. I have taken the positives from there and worked on myself, to improve whatever weaknesses I had. I’m applying what I did in domestic cricket.”
He also addressed his focus on finishing games this season. “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. 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 (Dhawan) paaji.”
This Live IPL News report underscores Ashutosh Sharma‘s remarkable performance, highlighting his ability to deliver under pressure and secure a thrilling victory for Delhi Capitals.
