Why Is 'What A Match' Trending on Social Media?

Akshita Patel

DC wins by one wicket vs LSG in IPL 2025 [Source: @RaviShastriOfc/X.com]DC wins by one wicket vs LSG in IPL 2025 [Source: @RaviShastriOfc/X.com]

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Social media was abuzz with the 'What A Match' trend following Delhi Capitals' one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in a nail-biting finish. DC chased 210 runs in 19.3 overs with Ashutosh Sharma delivering a stunning knock.

The day 3 of IPL 2025 kicked in on March 24 with DC facing LSG in the fourth match of the tournament. Batting first, Mitchell Marsh (72) and Nicholas Pooran (75) tore apart the opposition to take LSG to a strong score of 209 runs.

The total was steep and DC had a horrendous start, losing 3 wickets with just 7 runs on the board. Just when the game was starting to slip away, debutant Vipraj Nigam and Ashutosh Sharma lit up the game.

Twitter Set Ablaze After Thriller Outcome Of LSG vs DC Game

20-year-old debutant Vipraj Nigam had a 60-odd partnership with Ashutosh Sharma. Nigam played a fearless knock under pressure, hitting 39 off just 15 balls. Despite his wicket, Ashutosh didn’t give up and nailed a dramatic finish.

He slammed 66 off just 31 balls and hit five sixes. With 22 needed off the final two overs, Ashutosh hit Prince Yadav for 16 runs. He nailed another authoritative six in the final over to win a thriller for DC.

The shot was risky as DC had only one wicket in hand. One mistake could have ended the game but Ashutosh Sharma was composed and took his team through.

Since LSG vs DC was the first last-over thriller match of the IPL 2025 season, fans set social media ablaze. The phrase ‘What A Match’ began trending on the X platform as fans shared their opinions on the terrific game of cricket.

"Neutral cricket fans watching Ashutosh Sharma pulling off one of the craziest run chase in IPL history against Pant & Goenka's LSG! What a match!" - @VishalVerma_9

"What a match. Maza aa gaya." - @AbijitG

"WHAT A MATCH, Ashutosh Sharma you beauty" - @ReheRajat

Meanwhile, DC have their first win of the season under the captaincy of Axar Patel. On the flip side, LSG, captained by INR 27 crore worth Rishabh Pant, lost the game which seemed under their grip in the first half.