DC vs LSG | Twitter in awe as Ashutosh pays tribute to mentor Pietersen after pulling off impossible chase

Ashutosh had managed to eke out simply 20 runs off as many balls till he immediately switched gears in the sixteenth over. A six and a 4 off Prince Yadav obtained his innings going, nevertheless it was 16 runs off three deliveries to cap off the 18th over that basically had the group believing with Vipraj Nigam additionally again to the hut after a blistering cameo of 39. Ashutosh additional levied strain with one other 10 runs off two balls to end the penultimate over and Delhi immediately required simply six off the ultimate over, albeit with a solitary wicket left. After Mohit Sharma survived a nervy second that almost noticed him dismissed each LBW and stumped off the identical supply, the tailender scrambled a sign and Ashutosh wanted no second invitation to slam Shahbaz Ahmed over his head for his fifth most off the night time and completed on 66 off simply 31 deliveries, additionally hitting 5 fours in the method.

As quickly as the ball left the teen’s bat, Ashutosh was already roaring and doling out fist pumps for enjoyable however there was a particular celebration in retailer. The 26-year-old, after elevating each his arms aloft, ferociously pointed to the dugout and shadow performed a change hit, thus paying tribute to newly appointed DC mentor Kevin Pietersen who had pioneered the enduring shot or on the very least made it mainstream. Twitterati couldn’t assist however get emotional on the completely passionate and healthful second.

The Happiness of Kevin Peterson after that six from Ashutosh Sharma

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