The cricketer was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹3.8 crore before IPL 2025. Sharma scored 204 runs at an average of 29.14 and a strike rate of 160.62. He played an unbeaten 66 runs off just 31 balls in DC’s narrow win over Lucknow Super Giants. Ashutosh had limited opportunities to bat in the tournament.
The batter adopted an aggressive approach and reached his century off 70 balls. He was dismissed for 100 runs, including eight boundaries and six sixes, at a strike rate close to 137. Sharma rescued Wigan from early trouble and made an instant impact in his first appearance for the club.
Wigan Collapsed After Ashutosh Sharma’s Dismissal
During the chase, Formby CC got off to a strong start as Tom Billington and Ian Cockbain added a 91-run opening stand. Billington fell in the 16th over to Bradley Barrow. Cockbain then shared a 41-run partnership with Jack Carney for the third wicket before being dismissed by Jordan Hampson.
Kevin Pietersen Overjoyed as Ashutosh Sharma Smashes Century on English Club Debut
Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen expressed his delight after Ashutosh Sharma scored a century on his debut in English club cricket. Pietersen stated that Ashutosh had arrived in the UK and notched up a hundred on the very same day.
Ashutosh arrives in UK today and guess what…? He scores a hundred same day! Some guy! ?
— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) May 31, 2025
Before heading to England, Ashutosh had played 14 List A and 44 T20 matches but was yet to notch a century in professional white-ball cricket. He played eight games in first-class cricket, scoring 370 runs at an average of 28.46 with a highest score of 123.
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