<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"> <channel> <title><![CDATA[Who is Ashutosh Sharma? IPL 2025's Newest Finisher Making Noise]]></title> <description><![CDATA[Who is Ashutosh Sharma? The 26-year-old cricketer stunned fans with a match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. 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The 26-year-old cricketer stunned fans with a match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Discover his journey from domestic cricket to IPL stardom.]]></description> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/who-is-ashutosh-sharma-ipl-2025-s-newest-finisher-making-noise/</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/who-is-ashutosh-sharma-ipl-2025-s-newest-finisher-making-noise/</guid> <category><![CDATA[Cricket News]]></category> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:59:08 GMT</pubDate> <dc:creator>hemanth</dc:creator> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/03/20250324182036_Ashutosh-Sharma-DC-AP.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Ashutosh Sharma, a 26-year-old cricketer, stunned fans with a match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025."/><figcaption>Ashutosh Sharma, a 26-year-old cricketer, stunned fans with a match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.</figcaption></figure><br><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Cricket, especially in the IPL, always finds a way to throw up new heroes. And in <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/ipl-2025/">IPL 2025</a>, that hero is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashutosh_Sharma_(cricketer)">Ashutosh Sharma</a> 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</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~1">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.</span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~1">The Match That Changed Everything</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~1">Delhi Capitals are on the brink of defeat, chasing a humongous 210 against LSG.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> Wickets falling and the game slipping out of their hands, Ashutosh Sharma enters the scene. Calm, composed, and clutch.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~2">With <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/who-is-vipraj-nigam-delhi-capitals-new-bowler/">Vipraj Nigam</a> alongside, he constructed a gritty combination, but it was Ashutosh who delivered carrying DC over the line in a dramatic one-wicket victory.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"> 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.</span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~3">Ashutosh Sharma: Career at a Glance</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><strong>Full Name:</strong> Ashutosh Sharma</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><strong>Born:</strong> 15 September 1998</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><strong>Hometown: </strong>Madhya Pradesh, India</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><strong>Batting Style:</strong> Right-handed</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3"><strong>Teams:</strong> Railways (Domestic), previously Madhya Pradesh, Punjab Kings, presently Delhi Capitals</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~3">Ashutosh took his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in January 2018, and his List A debut in 2019.</span><span id="input-sentence~4"> 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.</span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~4">From Punjab to Delhi: IPL Journey So Far</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~4">Ashutosh was selected by Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 for ₹20 lakhs.</span><span id="input-sentence~5"> He started with a bang against Gujarat Titans and impressed immediately getting 31 off 17 as a game-changing sub.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~5">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.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~6">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.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~6">The rest, as they say, is history.</span></p><p>ALSO SEE: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/twitter-roasts-rishabh-pant-after-27-crore-duck-for-lsg/">Twitter Roasts Rishabh Pant After ₹27 Crore Duck for LSG</a></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~7">Why Ashutosh Sharma Is Special</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~7">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.</span><span id="input-sentence~8"><br><br>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.</span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~8">What's Next?</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~8">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.</span><span id="input-sentence~9"> 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.</span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~9">In a League of Big Names, a New One Emerges</span></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~9">In a competition that's full of high-ticket buyers and whales, Ashutosh Sharma is quietly but forcefully making his own space.</span><span id="input-sentence~10"> He has no fanfare yet, but he's got the game and in the IPL, that's all you need.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~10">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.</span></p>]]></content:encoded> <classification>U/A 13+</classification> </item> </channel> </rss>