South Delhi Superstars Triumph in Delhi Premier League Opener
The Delhi Premier League kicked off on Saturday, 17 August, with an exciting match between Purani Delhi-6 and South Delhi Superstars. In a closely contested game, South Delhi Superstars emerged victorious, defeating Purani Delhi-6 by 3 wickets. The tournament is being organized by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).
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Purani Delhi-6 Sets a Challenging Target
After winning the toss, South Delhi Superstars’ captain Ayush Badoni opted to bowl first. Purani Delhi-6 made the most of their opportunity, scoring 197 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Opener Arpit Bala led the charge with a solid 59 runs off 41 balls. Captain Rishabh Pant added 35 runs from 34 balls, while Lalit Yadav contributed a quick 34 runs in 21 balls. In the final overs, Vansh Bedi played a crucial role as the finisher, smashing 47 runs in just 19 balls, helping Purani Delhi-6 post an impressive total.
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South Delhi Superstars’ Strong Response
In response, Delhi Superstars got off to a flying start, thanks to an 87-run opening partnership between Priyansh Arya and Sarthak Rai in just 6 overs. Sarthak was dismissed after scoring 41 runs, while Priyansh continued to anchor the innings, scoring 57 runs before being dismissed on the last ball of the 13th over with the team’s score at 152.
Captain Ayush Badoni played a brilliant knock, scoring 57 runs off 29 balls, steering his team closer to victory. Despite some struggles from the middle order, Delhi Superstars managed to chase down the target, scoring 198 runs in 19.1 overs to win the match by 3 wickets. This victory marked a strong start for South Delhi Superstars in the Delhi Premier League.
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