IPL 2025: [WATCH]- DC All-Rounder Shares SKY’s Message After Quickfire Knock vs LSG Match

Delhi Capitals (DC) all-rounder Vipraj Nigam revealed a message he received from his idol and India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, after his impressive performance in Match 4 of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The match was held on Monday, March 24, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Batting first, LSG posted a formidable 209/8 in 20 overs, courtesy of explosive half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh (72 off 36 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (75 off 30 balls). Vipraj, making his debut, managed to take one wicket but conceded 35 runs in his two-over spell. In response, DC struggled early, losing half their team for just 65 runs.

Despite the setback, Tristan Stubbs contributed a crucial 34 off 22 balls, while Vipraj and Ashutosh Sharma stitched together a game-changing 55-run partnership off just 22 balls for the seventh wicket. Vipraj played a blistering knock of 39 off 15 balls, smashing five fours and two sixes.

Ashutosh then took charge in the final moments, staying unbeaten on 66 off 31 balls and steering Delhi to a dramatic one-wicket victory with three balls to spare. On Thursday, March 27, DC’s official X account shared a video in which Vipraj was asked about the one person he wished would follow him on Instagram. He responded:

“One cricketer I wish followed me on Instagram for sure, Suryakumar Yadav. I’m a big fan of him. I watch him bat and try to do what he does. I consider him my idol in batting. It’ll be a big fan moment for me if he follows me.”

Towards the end of the video, the all-rounder revealed the message he received from Suryakumar Yadav on Instagram. India’s T20I captain had sent him a single-word reply:

“Gajab.”

DM aagaya toh follow request bhi aajayegi ✌️💙 pic.twitter.com/BxTes63Lrj

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 27, 2025

An overview of Vipraj Nigam’s domestic cricket record

Vipraj Nigam, 20, has represented Uttar Pradesh in three first-class matches, accumulating 43 runs and picking up 13 wickets. He has also played five List-A games, securing four wickets. In addition, he has featured in eight T20 matches, scoring 103 runs and claiming nine wickets.

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