DPL 2025: North Delhi Strikers Deliver All-round Performance To Beat Purani Dilli 6

DPL 2025: North Delhi Strikers deliver all-round performance to beat Purani Dilli 6 (Image Source: IANS)

North Delhi Strikers: North Delhi Strikers produced a superb show with bat and ball to beat Purani Dilli 6 by 27 runs in the 16th match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

Chasing 180, Purani Dilli 6 stumbled early, losing three wickets for 13 runs in the initial overs. However, a resilient partnership between Vansh Bedi and Pranav Pant revived their innings. Bedi’s explosive 33 off 17 balls, featuring three sixes, coupled with Pant’s steady 40, brought hope of a comeback.

Despite the fightback, Purani Dilli 6 faltered in the death overs, ultimately getting bowled out for 152 in 20 overs, falling well short of the target. North Delhi Strikers’ bowlers, led by Deepanshu Gulia’s three wickets and supported by Harshit Rana and others, maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Earlier, after being asked to bat first, North Delhi Strikers got off to a flying start, thanks to an aggressive opening partnership between Sarthak Ranjan and Arnav Bugga. The duo raced to 58 without loss inside the powerplay, with Ranjan taking the lead in scoring, smashing 38 runs off 21 deliveries, while Bugga provided solid support with 18 from 15 balls.

Despite the fightback, Purani Dilli 6 faltered in the death overs, ultimately getting bowled out for 152 in 20 overs, falling well short of the target. North Delhi Strikers’ bowlers, led by Deepanshu Gulia’s three wickets and supported by Harshit Rana and others, maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Brief scores: North Delhi Strikers 179/8 in 20 overs (Sarthak Ranjan 51, Arnav Bugga 39, Rajneesh Dadar 3-39) beat Purani Dilli 6 152/10 in 20 overs (Pranav Pant 40, Vansh Bedi 33, Deepanshu Gulia 3-17).

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