Cricket, especially in the IPL, always finds a way to throw up new heroes. And in IPL 2025, that hero is Ashutosh Sharma a name that’s suddenly everywhere after his match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants. But who is this rising star who just pulled off a last-wicket heist in front of a roaring Vizag crowd

Let's get into the tale of the 26-year-old right-arm bowler who's fast turning into one of the most sought-after names in Indian cricket.

The Match That Changed Everything

Delhi Capitals are on the brink of defeat, chasing a humongous 210 against LSG. Wickets falling and the game slipping out of their hands, Ashutosh Sharma enters the scene. Calm, composed, and clutch.

With Vipraj Nigam alongside, he constructed a gritty combination, but it was Ashutosh who delivered carrying DC over the line in a dramatic one-wicket victory. The internet went haywire. Twitter was clogged. Experts acclaimed his steel nerves. He wasn't only a team player any longer he was the finisher.

Ashutosh Sharma: Career at a Glance

Full Name: Ashutosh Sharma

Born: 15 September 1998

Hometown: Madhya Pradesh, India

Batting Style: Right-handed

Teams: Railways (Domestic), previously Madhya Pradesh, Punjab Kings, presently Delhi Capitals

Ashutosh took his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in January 2018, and his List A debut in 2019. But his career-defining moment was in October 2023, when he blasted a 50 off 11 balls the quickest by an Indian in T20s. That innings turned heads.

From Punjab to Delhi: IPL Journey So Far

Ashutosh was selected by Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 for ₹20 lakhs. He started with a bang against Gujarat Titans and impressed immediately getting 31 off 17 as a game-changing sub.

His most impressive innings during the previous season was against Mumbai Indians, where he hit 61 off 28 deliveries, showing he had the mettle to cope with pressure and pressure situations.

But then came the IPL 2025 mega auction, and Punjab Kings surprisingly let him go. Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals all jumped into the bidding fray, and DC finally won him for ₹3.8 crore.

The rest, as they say, is history.

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Why Ashutosh Sharma Is Special

What sets Ashutosh apart? It's his temperament in high-pressure situations. He's not flashy, not boisterous but when the game is on the line, he gets the job done. He reads games well, knows when to sit back and when to blow up, and already has a demonstrated ability to finish close games a very rare ability.

His spell against LSG was a blend of composure and bravery. With the opposition on their toes, the side in danger, and the bowlers attacking aggressively Ashutosh remained level-headed. You can't learn that.

What's Next?

If he continues in the same vein, Ashutosh Sharma might be primed for greater things maybe India A tours or even a spot in the national T20 team. With India continually on the lookout for dependable middle-order power-blasters, particularly in pressure situations, his name will certainly be in the fray if he can continue like this.

In a League of Big Names, a New One Emerges

In a competition that's full of high-ticket buyers and whales, Ashutosh Sharma is quietly but forcefully making his own space. He has no fanfare yet, but he's got the game and in the IPL, that's all you need.

From a ₹20 lakh debutante to a ₹3.8 crore finisher, Ashutosh Sharma is no longer flying under the radar. He's the storm after the calm.