In IPL 2025, young Delhi Capitals batsman Ashutosh Sharma created a sensation in his very first match. On March 24th, in the fourth match of the season between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Ashutosh delivered a stellar performance as an impact player.
Sports News: Delhi Capitals' young batsman Ashutosh Sharma created such a storm in his IPL 2025 debut that he became a topic of discussion in the cricket world. In the match played on March 24th, Delhi defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 1 wicket, with 26-year-old Ashutosh Sharma as the hero of the victory. He played a blistering unbeaten innings of 66 runs, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes in 31 balls, helping Delhi chase down a target of 209 runs in the final over.
From Ratlam to IPL
Born in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, Ashutosh Sharma faced numerous struggles in his childhood. He encountered difficulties even in affording cricket kit, but his passion and hard work took him to the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association. He debuted with the Madhya Pradesh domestic team in 2018 and later established himself as a b batsman playing for the Railways team.
Playing for Railways in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ashutosh set a new record in Indian cricket history by scoring a half-century off just 11 balls against Arunachal Pradesh. Previously, this record was held by legendary batsman Yuvraj Singh, who scored a half-century in 12 balls during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
A Stunning IPL Entry
Ashutosh's performance caught the attention of IPL scouts, and in the 2024 auction, Punjab Kings bought him for ₹20 lakh. In his debut match against Gujarat Titans, he impressed everyone with a 31-run knock. Subsequently, in the 2025 mega auction, a fierce bidding war ensued between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Delhi eventually acquiring him for ₹3.80 crore.
A New Finisher for Delhi?
Ashutosh Sharma's strengths lie in his aggressive batting and his ability to win matches for his team under any circumstance. His skill in hitting big shots in the death overs makes him a special finisher. If he maintains this form in IPL 2025, the Indian team may soon have a new match-winning finisher.
