Delhi Capitals pulled off a sensational one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in the 4th match of IPL 2025 on Monday, with Ashutosh Sharma delivering a breathtaking finish. Chasing 210 in Visakhapatnam, DC were reeling at 66/5 when Ashutosh walked in and turned the game on its head with a stunning unbeaten 66 off just 31 balls.

The final moments of the match were as dramatic as they come. With six runs needed off the final over and just one wicket in hand, it was No.11 Mohit Sharma on strike. A misjudged delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed nearly had Mohit stumped, but the ball grazed his pad and evaded wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. LSG went for a review, but replays showed it missing the stumps. On the next ball, Mohit scrambled a single to bring Ashutosh back on strike.

Speaking to his teammates post-match, Mohit revealed how Ashutosh was incredibly calm under pressure. “Woh bola ‘ek ball dunga, chakka maar dunga’ (He said, I’ll take one ball and hit a six),” Mohit shared with a smile. And that’s exactly what happened — Ashutosh hammered Shahbaz’s next delivery straight down the ground for a six to complete one of the most thrilling wins in IPL history.

What followed next also caught attention. Cameras spotted LSG captain Rishabh Pant in an intense discussion with team owner Sanjiv Goenka and head coach Justin Langer. Social media quickly lit up with memes and comparisons to the now-infamous IPL 2024 incident involving KL Rahul and Goenka after a loss, which had sparked speculation and controversy.

However, this time, things were far more composed. The franchise later released an official video showing Goenka addressing the entire squad in the dressing room, lauding the team’s efforts despite the result.

“Lots of positives to take from this game – in batting, in bowling,” Goenka said in the clip. “The way we dominated the Powerplay in both innings was brilliant. We are a young team. Let’s look at the positives and move forward to the next game. Disappointing result but great game. Well done.”

Pant too kept his composure after the loss and acknowledged how fine margins make all the difference. “Definitely, luck plays a part in this game,” he said in the post-match presentation. “If that ball hadn’t hit Mohit’s pads, we might’ve had the stumping. But you can’t think like that in this game. You just need to play better cricket.”

While the conversation between Goenka and Pant drew online reactions due to last year’s history, this instance seemed more like a measured reflection than a rebuke. Still, it served as a subtle reminder that expectations remain high for the LSG leadership group this season.

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