Delhi Capitals Cheer KL Rahul's Baby News with 'Baby Celebration' Gesture

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty have just had a baby girl. The friends, family, and fans are all over the moon with this wonderful news. To celebrate this happy moment, the Delhi Capitals (DC) team performed a special 'Baby Celebration' ceremony during their training session.Delhi Capitals coaching staff and players exhibited their elation by emulating a cradling an infant gesture. The gesture was a heartwarming way to congratulate KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty over the arrival of their baby. The celebration was filmed and uploaded to social media, bringing the fans joy and happiness.

KL Rahul's Temporary Break
KL Rahul, representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stepped away briefly from the tournament to spend time with his wife during this momentous period. He announced the arrival of their baby boy through a lovely social media post. Wishes poured in for the couple from fans, cricketers, and celebrities.

DC team doing 'Baby Celebration' as KL Rahul welcome his child. 🥺❤️pic.twitter.com/z7IUvKYb0z

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 25, 2025

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Best Wishes from the Cricket World
Some cricketers like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya wished KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty congratulatory messages. They were brimming with love and good luck wishes for the baby. Their fans also rejoiced, leading to it trending on social media.

KL Rahul's Return to IPL
KL Rahul is likely to make his return to the IPL and be with his team shortly. His contribution will be crucial for future matches. Till then, his fans are waiting with bated breath for him to come back to the field.

Vipraj Nigam Impresses on IPL Debut for Delhi Capitals Vipraj Nigam made his debut memorable debut in IPL 2025, playing for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants at the Vizag Stadium. The young leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh grabbed attention with his all-round performance, doing well with both bat and ball. He gave Delhi an early breakthrough by dismissing Aiden Markram. Later, he showed his batting skills by fighting hard and keeping DC’s hopes alive.

After the match, Kuldeep Yadav praised him. "Vipraj was a batter during his Under-19 days but later started bowling leg-spin. He understands his batting well and plays fearless shots. He has been working hard on his bowling and is turning the ball nicely," Kuldeep said. "

VIPRAJ NIGAM - THE 20 YEAR OLD SUPERSTAR FOR DELHI CAPITALS. 🫡

- 39 (15) on debut for DC in a 206 run chase. One of the finest striking by Vipraj, a knock to remember. pic.twitter.com/wbiKeuWHcx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025

He is a very talented player. He did well in the UP Premier League and also performed well in the Ranji Trophy. His big hitting surprised me, I hadn’t seen him bat like this before. I believe he has a bright future ahead," he added. Who is Vipraj Nigam? Vipraj Nigam is a promising leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh. He played very well in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking eight wickets in seven matches.

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He showed his batting skills and brutal power by smashing 27 runs in eight balls in a match against Andhra Pradesh. Before IPL 2025, he impressed in a Delhi Capitals practice match, scoring 54 off 29 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes. His performances earned him a ₹50 lakh contract in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Kevin Pietersen may have received quick credit for Ashutosh Sharma’s brilliant innings against LSG, but Ashutosh made sure Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution was not forgotten. As his post-match interview with Murali Kartik was about to end, Ashutosh raised his hands and said, “I want to dedicate this Player of the Match award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji. He’s not here... Thank you.” His emotions got the better of him, and he couldn’t complete the sentence, but he didn’t need to. Dhawan and everyone watching understood exactly what he meant.

ASHUTOSH × DHAWAN...!!! 🥹❤️

- Dhawan congratulating Ashutosh after the terrific finish against Lucknow.

Ashutosh played under Dhawan in Punjab Kings during last season. pic.twitter.com/Ml8qoLtLCs

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 25, 2025

 
While Ashutosh showed his gratitude to Pietersen with a switch-hit gesture, he made it clear that Dhawan had played a big role in his journey. Dhawan has been his mentor for a long time, strongly supporting his batting talent, especially during their time together at Punjab Kings.

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On Monday, as soon as Dhawan entered the dressing room, he video-called Ashutosh to congratulate him. DC shared the video of their conversation, where Ashutosh kept saying "Thank you" repeatedly. When asked what Dhawan had told him, he smiled and said, “Paaji was very happy.”

The fourth match of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants experienced a stunning encounter where Delhi Capitals surprised everyone with a successful 200+ chase in a last-over thriller. 

Visakhapatnam hosted the unforgettable IPL match, where Delhi Capitals chose to field first. With the help of Mitchell Marsh’s 72 off 36 balls (six fours and six sixes) and Nicholas Pooran’s 75 off 30 balls (six fours and seven sixes), LSG scored 209/8 in 20 overs. 

In reply, Delhi Capitals were once struggling at 65/5 but the middle-order batters never gave up hope. Tristan Stubbs scored 34 off 22 balls (one four and three sixes), while Vipraj Nigam scored 39 off 15 balls (five fours and two sixes) and Ashutosh Sharma fought till the end to bravely finish the game for the Capitals as they chased down the target in 19.3 overs with a sixer from the hero Sharma with only one wicket in hand. 

With the help of five fours and five sixes, Ashutosh Sharma scored 66 not out off 31 balls to secure the stunning win. Here are some key stats of the match.  

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Ravi Bishnoi played his 44th match for Lucknow Super Giants. 

• With this match, Bishnoi surpassed Krunal Pandya's 43-match record for Lucknow Super Giants and set a new record for the most matches for LSG. Also, it was Ayush Badoni's 43rd match for LSG. 

Mitchell Marsh completed his half-century in just 21 balls.

• It was his fastest IPL fifty and his joint-fastest fifty in T20 cricket.  

With his seven sixes, Nicholas Pooran recorded 606 T20 sixes.

• Pooran became the fourth batter in T20 cricket history to hit 600+ sixes. The other names in this list are Chris Gayle (1056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (908 sixes), and Andre Russell (733 sixes).
  

Lucknow Super Giants completed their 100 runs in 8.1 overs.

• It was LSG's second-fastest 100-run completion. Their record is completing the first 100 runs in 7.4 overs against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023. 
  

Delhi Capitals won the match by 1 wicket.

• It was the fifth time in IPL history that a team won by one wicket. The one-wicket IPL victory records are as follows:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders won against Kings XI Punjab in 2015
  • Chennai Super Kings won against Mumbai Indians in 2018
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad won against Mumbai Indians in 2018
  • Lucknow Super Giants won against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
  • Delhi Capitals won against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025

Despite scoring 209/8 in 20 overs, Lucknow Super Giants failed to defend.

• It was the first time when a team successfully chased a 200+ total against Lucknow Super Giants. The previous highest successful chase against Lucknow Super Giants was the 197-run target by Rajasthan Royals in 2024. 

Delhi Capitals successfully chased down the 210-run target in 19.3 overs.

• Delhi Capitals recorded their highest-ever successful chase. Their previous record was successfully chasing the 209-run target against Gujarat Lions in 2017. 

Delhi Capitals' emerging sensation, Ashutosh Sharma, delivered a match-winning performance in the latest IPL 2025 fixture, earning him the prestigious Player of the Match (POTM) award. His fearless batting and composure under pressure helped DC secure a crucial victory.

During the presentation after the match, Ashutosh expressed his affection for Shikhar by handing the award to his mentor, Shikhar Dhawan, and happily addressing him as "Shikhar Paaji." He said that his leader had helped him so much and had been by his side in all the good and bad instances he had been through.

Delhi Capitals' new hero, Ashutosh Sharma, dedicates his POTM award to Shikhar Dhawan❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nd51VbQr8e

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 24, 2025

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Ashutosh Sharma knew no bounds as he made an unbeaten 66 runs off 31 balls, striking five fours along with five sixes during the Delhi Capitals' one-wicket win against a strong Lucknow Super Giants side, who were chasing a tough total of 210. His 28-ball fifty and a crucial 64-run partnership with Vipraj Nigam in 22 balls turned the game, securing Delhi’s highest-ever IPL chase with three balls to spare.

Shikhar Dhawan, a veteran along with being the most successful IPL batsman in Indian cricket, is known to be a tutor of young cricketers due to his longevity in the cricket field. His style and behavior on the field are the things that many young players look up to. His experience, leadership, and winning attitude to the game have been the models for many of the up-and-coming superstars, Ashutosh Sharma being the last one to claim that Dhawan has been instrumental in his development.

Delhi Capitals (DC) won the thrilling match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. LSG scored 209/8, and Nicholas Pooran scored 75 runs. DC was in trouble at 113/6, but Ashutosh Sharma’s mass shots and unbelievable hitting of 66 off 31 balls turned the game. Vipraj Nigam also played a big role with a quick 39 off 15 balls.

IPL 2025 – Match 4 Highlights (DC vs LSG)

LSG Innings(209-8)in 20 overs

Mitchell Marsh- 72(36)

Nicholas Pooran- 75(30)

Shardul Thakur- (2-19-2)

DC Innings(211-9)in 19.3 overs

Ashutosh Sharma- 66(31)*

Vipraj Nigam- 39(15)

Kuldeep Yadav- (4-20-2)

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Twitter reactions after DC win 4th match of IPL 2025

WHAT. A. FINISH 🔥 Delhi Capitals snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, chasing 210 with just 1 wicket in hand. LSG fought hard, but DC held their nerve. IPL drama at its best. #DCvsLSG #IPL2025 #kunalkamra#Bitcoin #TATAIPL2025
pic.twitter.com/1FZM0OQIgq

— Asrar Ahmed (@Im_AsrarAhmed) March 24, 2025

Ashutosh Sharma take a bow! A match which swung like a pendulum between hosts Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, finally Sharma led DC to a win from a dead & buried situation!#DCvsLSG.#IPL2025! pic.twitter.com/nYSAxjhNAK

— Souvik 45© (@SouvikPurkaya16) March 24, 2025

Can't believe DC won it 🥶
..cricket is unpredictable fs 💯 pic.twitter.com/6iayj0QR2J

— PRᎧᏃPEKTᴷᴷᴿ (@denkbantai) March 24, 2025

DC won the toss and opted to bow against LSG

Delhi fans right now: Bhai, toss toh jeet gaye... ab match bhi jeet lena please! #DCvsLSG
#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/jY9JfO0ShI

— Shilpa Sahu (@shilpasahu432) March 24, 2025

All this pre auction meeting chaos should not distract you from the fact that Delhi Capitals will win IPL 2025 🏆pic.twitter.com/UWYU8G7ojG

— Dhruv (@I_m_dhruv_) July 31, 2024

Today match Absolute cinema 🥵🔥💥

DC won in many ways and their energy and fighting 🫡🔥💥

PBKS gave a Gold to DC.. Ashtoush hero 🫡🔥💥❤️#DCvLSG #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ZioqdLL8xo

— Sparkle ✨💜 (@PositiveMattume) March 24, 2025

Don't let this BGT loss distract you from the fact that Delhi Capitals are winning IPL 2025 🥳🥳pic.twitter.com/s3s0BXFixp

— Dhruv (@I_m_dhruv_) January 5, 2025

Win dc by 1 wicket 🏆💙💙#ipl2025openingceremony #ipl2025 #DCvLSG pic.twitter.com/4kKB65xmjP

— Suresh Choudhary (@suresh_baytu) March 24, 2025

What a time to alive as a Delhi Capitals fan 😂😂.

.Ashutosh Sharma played blinder
.Vipraj allrounder performance
.Seeing Goenka's tears
.Watching 27 Cr wicketkeeper masterclass
. Beating the irrelevant franchise of IPL
. Still unbeaten in #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/wXu7okxirT

— Rahul 🌱 (@utdrahul1122) March 24, 2025

We won @DelhiCapitals
Absolutely What a Roar 🦁 from our boys 💪 #DelhiCapitals#DCvsLSG#IPL pic.twitter.com/xrZZmRO4Yo

— 1 (@_eyesonTalkie) March 24, 2025

Live visual after stunning win of DC over LSG #LSGvDC #AsutoshSharma #pant #ipl2025 pic.twitter.com/DKRWvV7YHG

— Vijendra Chandel (@nky_singh) March 24, 2025

LSG वालो ऐसे कौन मारता है बे😡

हवन शुरू कर दिया दिल्ली की जीत के लिए

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं विकेट गिराए विच्चे नम
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं दिल्ली मैच जिताए विच्चे नम #LSGvsDC#lsgvdc #DCvLSG #IPL2025 #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/OIaI0l1qit

— बघीरा 😺 (@LegalAdvisour) March 24, 2025

Elagaina win avali ra devara @DelhiCapitals #IPL2025 #DCvsLSG https://t.co/9Nq296MQBs pic.twitter.com/EWAwIMWZku

— 𝕎𝕙𝕚𝕥𝕖 ᴿᴬᴾᴼ²² 🕊️ (@KLassy_RAPO) March 24, 2025

Nicholas Pooran's innings was one of the most breathtaking displays of power hitting as he scored 28 runs in an over where he hit four consecutive sixes and a four. His remarkable batting put the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a good position and mentally boosted fans with his effortful intent.

During one of the entertaining overs of the season, Pooran scored the following:

- 0, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4, (28 runs)

Nicholas Pooran swashbuckling batting ..... hitting everything to the boundaries #DCvsLSG pic.twitter.com/yxZIMotwS2

— Aryan (@chinchat09) March 24, 2025

Also Read: Why Delhi Capitals' home matches moved to Vizag?

The opposition being stunned due to him clearing the ropes with such versatility made this outstanding and impactful, where not only did it help lower LSG's scoring deficit but also put them in a dominating situation.

Eventually getting caught out during a sensational 75 runs off 30 balls played, Pooran achieved a staggering strike rate of 250 throughout the innings, which included six fours and seven sixes.

Having single-handedly maintained a solid foundation for a huge sum total the way he did while scoring proved deeply why Pooran was regarded as one of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket.

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The aggressive strike rate did major work in sustaining a solid amount and mark while going deep with the innings at hand.

Although Pooran got out before reaching his desired score, the mark he set will remain unmatched and go down as the most incredible performance this IPL season.

The Delhi Capitals (DC) have once again shifted their initial home matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season to Visakhapatnam (more commonly referred to as Vizag), creating intrigue among their fans. Due to facing the Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 and the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30, both of these games will be hosted at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA cricket stadium. DC's decision marks the second consecutive year that Vizag has acted as their secondary home ground, but what sparked this move?

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The latter has previously acted as a secondary home ground for the Delhi Capitals, most famously in the 2024 season. With commanding followings of cricket and the newly renovated facilities within the stadium, the city is well equipped to host such big-ticket matches.

Delhi Capitals have chosen to play their first two games at Vizag. @LucknowIPL is their opponent in Vizag.
Delhi crowd won’t get to see Rishabh Pant on his home turf.
And @DelhiCapitals will never know if their brand is as stronger without Pant.

— Arani Basu (@AraniBasuTOI) February 16, 2025

Also Read: Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (DC vs LSG): Match 4, IPL 2025, Match Preview

This move also proves that the Delhi Capitals are widening their fan base as well as fulfilling the vision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which is to globalize the sport of cricket. Thus, by instituting Visakhapatnam as the host city for their opening home matches, DC seeks to benefit from the cricketing enthusiasm while providing the best conditions on matchdays to the players and fans.

The moving of the home matches of the Delhi Capitals to Visakhapatnam during the IPL 2025 season is aimed at expanding the league's popularity and offering quality cricket entertainment to the fans in Andhra Pradesh. The thorough renovation of the stadium shows good faith in the region’s future matches and sets the bar high for allowing a world-class experience.

IPL 2025 Live Streaming: How to Watch in Different Countries

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. This season holds promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favourite teams. From television watching to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 live in your nation. LSG VS DC

LSG vs DC Match Details - IPL 2025

• Match Number: 4
• Teams: LSG VS DC
• Date: March 24, 2025
• Time: Evening Match (7:30 PM IST)
• Venue: DR YS Rajaeshakra Reddy Stadium, Vishakapatnam

LSG VS DC Live Streaming  TV Broadcast by Country

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Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XII

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Jake Fraser McGurk, Faf Du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Tristin Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

Yuvraj Choudhary, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav 

In the fourth match of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants will face each other on Monday evening (March 24) at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both teams are ready to start their tournament journey with this fixture, while we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains selections for the match. 

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG Probable XIs

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing 11: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul (wk)/Darshan Nalkande, Axar Patel (Captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar/Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan    

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Aryan Juyal, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller/Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph

See Also: IPL 2025: DC vs LSG Match 4 who will be the impact players for the Fourth match

IPL 2025, Match 4: DC vs LSG Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain's choices

Axar Patel: The in-form Indian all-rounder Axar Patel is the leader of Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2025. The left-handed batter and left-arm spinner is in great form in both roles, and he is likely to play a crucial impact for his franchise this season.

Nicholas Pooran: The busiest T20 player at present, Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran has been the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket globally since 2024. He has scored 2632 T20 runs in 84 innings since 2024 with an average of 40.47 and a strike rate of 157.69, including one century and 18 half-centuries. While he has smashed a whopping 187 T20 sixes since 2024, the 29-year-old left-handed batter also holds the record for most 30+ scores in T20 cricket in this period by reaching it 38 times. 

Rishabh Pant: We all know what Rishabh Pant can do. When Pant stays at the crease, he never gives any relief to the opposition bowlers. Although he has always been criticised for his unnecessary shots and poor reason to throw his wicket in a crucial moment, he is undoubtedly an X factor for his team's batting line-up, especially when his team is under pressure. 

Top 3 Vice-Captain's choices

Shardul Thakur: Despite Shardul Thakur being unsold in the latest mega auctions, the Indian cricketer joined Lucknow Super Giants just before the IPL 2025 as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan. Thakur was in great form in the recent domestic cricket, as he was the joint third leading wicket-taker in the domestic T20 tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 (15 wickets). His all-round performances was a key reason for the defending champions Mumbai's Semi-final qualification in the first-class cricket tournament, Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Seriously, Thakur is an interesting name in the IPL 2025. 

Ravi Bishnoi: The 24-year-old Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi was recently in good form during the five-match home T20I series against England. While he took seven wickets in five matches of that series, he was even effective without taking any wickets by his controlled performances as he had an economy rate of 7.76, joint second lowest economy rate in that T20I series among the bowlers with at least 15 overs. 

Kuldeep Yadav: The Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav is now in great form with the ball. Recently, he had an important role for India to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, including delivering a great spell against New Zealand in the Final.