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Hindustan Times
a day ago
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North Delhi Strikers outclass West Delhi Lions by 11 runs in DPL Season 2 thriller
North Delhi strikers rode on all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions in the match number 19 of the Delhi Premier League Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. All-round performance helps North Delhi Strikers beat West Delhi Lions by 11 runs in DPL Season 2 match Chasing 166, the Lions faltered early at 13/2 after quick strikes from Vikas Dixit and captain Harshit Rana. Wicketkeeper Krish Yadav (23 off 23) stabilised the innings, but the required rate kept climbing. The resurgence came from Hrithik Shokeen, who launched a spectacular counter-attack with 51 off 24 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes), adding 49 in just 19 balls. However, Deepanshu Gulia's crucial triple strike in the middle overs and Rana's tight final over restricted the chase to 154/8. Earlier, North Delhi Strikers, who opted to bat first, concluded their first innings with a competitive score of 165 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw significant contributions from opener Sarthak Ranjan, who scored 42 off 33 and Arjun Rapria, who smashed impressive 40 runs off 22 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Also, Yajas Sharma scored 23 off 15, while Yash Bhatia added a steady 22 from 17. Partnerships kept the scoreboard moving, but regular wickets prevented a bigger total. Meanwhile, Mayank Gusain emerged as the pick of the bowlers for West Delhi Lions, claiming 3 wickets for 2 runs in 1 over. Brief Scores: North Delhi Strikers – 165/9 (20), Sarthak Ranjan: 42 (33), Arjun Rapria: 40 (22), Mayank Gusain: 3/2 West Delhi Lions – 154/8 (20), Hrithik Shokeen: 51 (24), Mayank Gusain: 24 (24), Deepanshu Gulia (3/44)
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
East Delhi Riders beat West Delhi Lions in a nail-biting thriller by 2 runs
Arpit Rana shone with the bat, while Anuj Rawat displayed his brilliant captaincy skills to lead East Delhi Riders to a narrow 2-run victory against West Delhi Lions in a last-ball thriller of the Delhi Premier League Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Anuj Rawat displayed his brilliant captaincy skills to lead East Delhi Riders to a narrow 2-run victory On Sunday, chasing 159, West Delhi Lions came agonisingly close but fell short by just two runs, finishing at 156/7 in their 20 overs. The Lions' innings was anchored by Krish Yadav's resilient 44 from 39 balls and a blistering cameo from Ankit Kumar, who smashed 42 runs from just 16 deliveries with two fours and five sixes. However, disciplined bowling from East Delhi Riders, particularly Mayank Rawat, who took 2/18 from his four overs, and Rounak Waghela with 2/23, proved decisive in the closing stages of the match. Notably, with this win, East Delhi Riders have climbed to the top of the points table. They currently have 9 points from six games. Earlier, the East Delhi Riders posted a total of 158/8 in their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat by the West Delhi Lions. The Riders suffered an early setback with the first wicket falling at just 10 runs, but a brilliant 71 off 47 balls from Arpit Rana, featuring seven fours and three sixes, and a solid 50 off 37 balls from Hardik Sharma, including two boundaries and four maximums, revived the innings. Together, Rana and Sharma shared a commanding 102-run partnership -- the highest of the innings -- before a late collapse saw East Delhi lose momentum. Rounak Waghela provided a brief flourish at the end, remaining unbeaten on 12 off six deliveries. The West Delhi Lions bowlers fought back superbly in the death overs, with Manan Bhardwaj delivering the standout spell of 3/26 from four overs, while captain Nitish Rana claimed 2/31. Hrithik Shokeen (1/27), Anirudh Chowdhary (1/22), and Tishant Dabla (1/3) also contributed with the ball. Brief Scores: East Delhi Riders - 158/8 (20); Arpit Rana: 71 (47), Hardik Sharma: 50 (37), Manan Bhardwaj: 3/26 West Delhi Lions - 156/7 (20); Krish Yadav: 44 (39), Ankit Kumar: 42 (16), Mayank Rawat: 2/18. (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
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DPL: East Delhi Riders beat West Delhi Lions in nail-biting thriller by 2 runs
New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Arpit Rana shone with the bat, while Anuj Rawat displayed his brilliant captaincy skills to lead East Delhi Riders to a narrow 2-run victory against West Delhi Lions in a last-ball thriller of the Delhi Premier League Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Sunday, chasing 159, West Delhi Lions came agonisingly close but fell short by just two runs, finishing at 156/7 in their 20 overs. The Lions' innings was anchored by Krish Yadav's resilient 44 from 39 balls and a blistering cameo from Ankit Kumar, who smashed 42 runs from just 16 deliveries with two fours and five disciplined bowling from East Delhi Riders, particularly Mayank Rawat, who took 2/18 from his four overs, and Rounak Waghela with 2/23, proved decisive in the closing stages of the with this win, East Delhi Riders have climbed to the top of the points table. They currently have 9 points from six the East Delhi Riders posted a total of 158/8 in their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat by the West Delhi Lions. The Riders suffered an early setback with the first wicket falling at just 10 runs, but a brilliant 71 off 47 balls from Arpit Rana, featuring seven fours and three sixes, and a solid 50 off 37 balls from Hardik Sharma, including two boundaries and four maximums, revived the innings. Together, Rana and Sharma shared a commanding 102-run partnership — the highest of the innings — before a late collapse saw East Delhi lose momentum. Rounak Waghela provided a brief flourish at the end, remaining unbeaten on 12 off six West Delhi Lions bowlers fought back superbly in the death overs, with Manan Bhardwaj delivering the standout spell of 3/26 from four overs, while captain Nitish Rana claimed 2/31. Hrithik Shokeen (1/27), Anirudh Chowdhary (1/22), and Tishant Dabla (1/3) also contributed with the ball. Brief Scores: East Delhi Riders – 158/8 (20); Arpit Rana: 71 (47), Hardik Sharma: 50 (37), Manan Bhardwaj: 3/26West Delhi Lions – 156/7 (20); Krish Yadav: 44 (39), Ankit Kumar: 42 (16), Mayank Rawat: 2/18. (ANI)
