August 31 brought an exciting doubleheader in the tournament, featuring North Delhi Strikers against South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions taking on Purani Dilli 6. Both matches were action-packed, with intense competition and standout performances that heightened the tournament’s excitement. The fierce determination from all teams made these games unforgettable, setting an energetic tone for the tournament’s early stages and highlighting the high stakes involved.
South Delhi Superstarz Triumphs Over North Delhi Strikers
In the 23rd match of the Delhi Premier League, South Delhi Superstarz set a massive target of 308-5 against North Delhi Strikers. Priyansh Arya dazzled with a century, scoring 120 runs off 50 balls, including six sixes in an over. Ayush Badoni added 165 runs in just 55 balls, hitting 8 fours and 19 sixes.
In response, North Delhi Strikers struggled, with Sarthak Ranjan top-scoring 11 runs. Despite efforts from Vaibhav Kandpal and Yajas Sharma, they fell short. South Delhi’s bowlers, led by Raghav Singh with 3/34, dominated the second innings. The Strikers were bowled out for 196, handing South Delhi a comfortable 112-run victory.
Purani Delhi 6 Secures Victory Over West Delhi Lions
In the 24th match, West Delhi Lions struggled with the bat, managing only 139 runs before being bowled out. Ankit Kumar-II scored 16 runs, while Krish Yadav contributed 43 runs off 32 balls. Tishant Pawan Dabla added a quick 26 runs in 12 balls. Purani Delhi 6’s bowlers excelled, with Aayush Singh taking 4 wickets for 25 runs and Yash Bharadwaj adding 3 wickets.
In response, Purani Delhi 6 chased down the target with ease, scoring 140-4. Manjeet scored 32 runs, and Keshav Dalal remained unbeaten with 47 runs. Lalit Yadav added 17 runs. West Delhi Lions’ bowlers struggled, with Saksham Gehlot taking 2 wickets but failing to stop the chase. Purani Delhi 6 won by 6 wickets.
Changes in the Points Table:
South Delhi Superstarz secured a commanding 112-run victory over North Delhi Strikers, significantly enhancing their standing on the points table and boosting their net run rate. Meanwhile, Purani Dilli 6 delivered an impressive 6-wicket win against West Delhi Lions. Both teams demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, with these wins proving vital in their pursuit of success in the tournament.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Loss | Points | NRR |
| 1. | South Delhi Superstarz | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 2.469 |
| 2. | East Delhi Riders | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1.098 |
| 3. | Purani Delhi 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -0.851 |
| 4. | Central Delhi Kings | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.259 |
| 5. | North Delhi Strikers | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -1.361 |
| 6. | West Delhi Lions | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.099 |
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