On August 20, the tournament’s excitement peaked with two intense matchups: Purani Delhi 6 vs. East Delhi Riders and Central Delhi Kings vs. South Delhi Superstarz. Both games were packed with thrilling moments and outstanding performances, setting an electrifying tone for the competition. The fierce determination from each team elevated the stakes, making these encounters standout highlights in the tournament’s early stages.
East Delhi Riders’s Pure Dominant Win Over Purani Delhi 6:
In the first innings, Purani Delhi 6 struggled with the bat. Openers Arpit Rana and Manjeet were out early. Sanat Sangwan scored 13 runs from 8 balls, and skipper Lalit Yadav was out for a duck. Mayank Gusain made 35 runs from 33 balls, while Yug Gupta remained unbeaten with 34 runs from 22 balls. Purani Delhi 6 set a target of 142/8.
East Delhi Riders chased down the target in the 16th over. Both openers scored 18 runs each, and skipper Himmat Singh was out for 6 runs. Mayank Rawat played a crucial unbeaten knock of 55 runs from 27 balls. East Delhi Riders won by 5 wickets. Simarjeet Singh shone with 3 wickets for 28 runs, supported by Mayank Rawat and Harsh Tyagi with 2 wickets each. Purani Delhi 6’s bowlers struggled, with Prince Yadav and Shivan Sharma each taking 2 wickets.
South Delhi Superstarz Outplayed Central Delhi Kings:
In the evening match, Central Delhi Kings batted first and set a target of 176 runs in 20 overs. Skipper Yash Dhull scored a solid 52 runs from 44 balls, while Dhruv Kaushik added 56 runs from 34 balls. Harish Dagar contributed 23 runs.
South Delhi Superstarz chased down the target with ease, winning by 6 wickets. Priyansh Arya played a standout innings with 82 runs from 51 balls, supported by Ayush Badoni with 42 runs from 36 balls. Central Delhi Kings’ bowlers struggled despite early successes, with Money Grewal and Rajneesh Dadar taking 2 wickets each. The CDK bowlers failed to stop the Superstarz from reaching their target.
Changes in the Points Table:
East Delhi Riders secured an exhilarating 5-wicket win against Purani Delhi 6, while South Delhi Superstarz claimed a 6-wicket victory over Central Delhi Kings. These victories not only strengthened their standings on the points table but also enhanced their net run rate. Both teams demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, making these wins pivotal moments in their campaigns as they continue to push forward with confidence and momentum.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Loss | Points | NRR |
| 1. | East Delhi Riders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4.922 |
| 2. | South Delhi Superstarz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.458 |
| 3. | West Delhi Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.982 |
| 4. | North Delhi Strikers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.031 |
| 5. | Purani Delhi 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.833 |
| 6. | Central Delhi Kings | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.157 |
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