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The IPL 2025 season kicked off with an exhilarating match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. The match was noteworthy for several reasons, particularly the dramatic finish sealed by Ashutosh Sharma for Delhi Capitals.

In an interesting turn of events, Rishabh Pant, now captain of LSG, faced off against his former team, Delhi Capitals. Adding more intrigue to the match, KL Rahul, who previously led LSG, played for Delhi Capitals after leaving LSG post IPL 2024. However, KL Rahul missed the match as he and Athiya Shetty recently welcomed a baby girl.

The match saw some exciting performances from both sides. Vipraj Nigam was a key player for Delhi, scoring 39 runs off just 15 balls before being caught by M Siddharth from a delivery by Digvesh Rathi. M Siddharth also bowled out Stubbs, who contributed 34 runs off 22 balls to his team’s effort. Moreover, Ravi Bishnoi managed to dismiss Faf du Plessis after a brisk 29 off 18 balls.

A critical moment in the match came when Mitchell Starc bowled out Ravi Bishnoi for a duck, emphasizing the fluctuating fortunes for both teams. Another pivotal moment was when Thakur was run out due to excellent fielding by Axar and quick glove work by Abishek Porel.

The decisive partnership between Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam ultimately tilted the match in favor of Delhi Capitals. Their late-game efforts ensured a thrilling victory for Delhi, much to the delight of their fans.

Overall, this match set a high standard for the rest of the IPL 2025 season, showcasing remarkable individual performances and intense team strategies. With such an exciting start, fans are eagerly looking forward to how the season will unfold.

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