New Delhi, August 9 (HS): In a high-octane clash of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night, Purani Dilli 6 showcased an all-round performance to edge past New Delhi Tigers by 10 runs.
Batting first, Purani Dilli 6 posted a formidable 200/6 in 20 overs. Samarth Seth starred with a brilliant 80 off 46 balls, well supported by Pranav Pant (46 off 36). In the death overs, Vansh Bedi played a blistering cameo of 31 runs from just 9 balls to propel the team to the 200-run mark. Among the Tigers’ bowlers, Pankaj Jaswal excelled with figures of 3/28 in 4 overs.
Chasing 201, New Delhi Tigers stumbled early, losing quick wickets. However, Shivam Gupta (39 off 24) and Vaibhav Rawal (62 off 35) put up a 55-run stand for the third wicket to keep the contest alive. In the final overs, Purani Dilli 6’s bowlers tightened their grip, with Purple Cap holder Udav Mohan delivering under pressure — 4 overs, 29 runs, and 2 crucial wickets — sealing a narrow win for his side.
Final Scores:
Purani Dilli 6: 200/6 (Samarth Seth 80, Pranav Pant 46, Vansh Bedi 31*, Pankaj Jaswal 3/28)
New Delhi Tigers: 190/7 (Vaibhav Rawal 62, Shivam Gupta 39, Udav Mohan 2/29)
Result: Purani Dilli 6 won by 10 runs
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
