New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): East Delhi Riders concluded their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 marketing campaign with a 10-run win over Purani Dilli 6 on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted 118/6 of their allotted 10 overs, with Suryansh Raina main the cost. The opener smashed 42 off simply 19 balls to offer his group a robust begin. Sujal Singh additionally performed a fast cameo, scoring 14 off six deliveries, in line with a press launch from DPL.
Nevertheless, the standout performer with the ball was Digvesh Rathi. He bowled two wonderful overs, conceding simply 9 runs and choosing up two wickets to place the brakes on Purani Dilli 6’s chase.
In reply, Purani Dilli 6 began confidently, with openers Aryan Gaur and Samarth Seth including 30 runs within the first two overs. Nevertheless, Simarjeet Singh supplied the breakthrough when Seth chopped the ball onto his stumps.
Captain Anuj Rawat then joined Gaur on the crease, and the pair added 21 runs earlier than Rawat was dismissed for 15 off 9 balls. Gaur continued to carry the innings collectively and stored his group within the chase.
Purani Dilli 6 wanted 40 runs from the ultimate three overs. Pankaj Jaswal supplied some hope by hitting a six, however he was dismissed off the very subsequent supply whereas making an attempt one other huge shot.
The equation got here all the way down to 26 runs wanted from the ultimate two overs. Simarjeet bowled a superb penultimate over, gifting away solely 5 runs and leaving Purani Dilli 6 needing 21 from the final six balls.
The chase ultimately proved too tough as Purani Dilli 6 managed solely 108/6 of their 10 overs, handing East Delhi Riders a 10-run victory on the Arun Jaitley Stadium that can host the worldwide fixtures between India and Afghanistan subsequent month.
Regardless of the defeat, Purani Dilli 6 completed third within the factors desk and secured a spot within the playoffs. They’ll now face Outer Delhi Warriors within the Eliminator, with a spot within the subsequent stage at stake. (ANI)
