On September 2, the tournament witnessed an exhilarating showdown between Purani Dilli-6 and Central Delhi Kings. The match was filled with intense action and stellar performances, adding to the competitive spirit of the event. The relentless determination displayed by both teams amplified the excitement, marking this clash as a highlight in the tournament’s early phase and setting a high bar for the competition ahead.
A Thrilling Contest Unfolds in the First Innings:
In the 27th match of the Delhi Premier League, Purani Delhi 6 faced a challenging start while batting first. Arpit Rana was dismissed for a duck, and Manjeet followed with just 1 run. Arnav Bugga contributed 16 runs off 11 balls, but it was Yug Gupta who anchored the innings with a crucial 44 off 30 balls, helping the team recover.
Central Delhi Kings’ bowlers, led by Money Grewal and Sumit Kumar, took quick wickets early on. Despite this, Keshav Dalal’s 28 runs off 20 balls and Lalit Yadav’s unbeaten 46 off 29 balls provided much-needed stability. Sumit Chhikara added a quick 19 off 10 balls, taking Purani Delhi 6 to a total of 173/6 in 20 overs.
Central Delhi Kings Fall Short in a Tough Chase
Chasing 174, Central Delhi Kings struggled from the start. They lost both openers early, with scores of just 3 and 2. Lakshay Thareja and Hiten Dalal attempted to stabilize the innings with 34 off 26 and 27 runs, respectively. However, their efforts were not enough, and they finished at 140 all out, falling short by 33 runs.
Purani Delhi 6’s bowlers were dominant. Prince Yadav led the attack, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs, including early breakthroughs. Aayush Singh added 2 more wickets, dismissing Sumit Kumar and Keshav Dabas, while Yug Gupta removed Thareja at a crucial moment. Shivam Sharma contributed with a wicket, and Purani Delhi 6 sealed the win with a strong 33-run margin.
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Changes in the Points Table:
Central Delhi Kings dominated with a 33-run triumph over Central Delhi Kings, boosting their standings and improving their net run rate. Both sides exhibited impressive skills and resolve, but it was South Delhi’s decisive performance that stood out, making this victory a key milestone in their ongoing campaign for tournament success.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Loss | Points | NRR |
| 1. | East Delhi Riders | 8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 1.314 |
| 2. | South Delhi Superstarz | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1.855 |
| 3. | Purani Delhi 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.596 |
| 4. | North Delhi Strikers | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -0.772 |
| 5. | Central Delhi Kings | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.435 |
| 6. | West Delhi Lions | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -1.302 |
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