New Delhi, August 7(HS): In a thrilling encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, North Delhi Strikers triumphed over Outer Delhi Warriors by 19 runs. Strikers batted first, scoring 163 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Sarthak Ranjan led the innings with an impressive 77 runs from 50 balls, featuring 7 fours and 5 sixes, supported by Vaibhav Kandpal's 38 runs off 33 balls.
Other contributions came from Yajus Sharma and Pranav Rajvanshi, while Arjun Raparia's late surge added 17 runs off 9 balls. For the Warriors, Harsh Tyagi was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs. In response, Warriors struggled to maintain momentum, finishing at 144 runs for 9 wickets. Keshav Dabas top-scored for Warriors with 40 runs off 26 balls, and Sanat Sangwan contributed 32 runs off 33 balls.
However, the middle order faltered, failing to forge key partnerships. North Delhi's Vikas Dikshit was the hero of the match with a stellar bowling display, securing 3 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav also shined, claiming 3 wickets for 32 runs, while Harshit Rana added 2 wickets, sealing the victory for the Strikers.
Brief Score:
North Delhi Strikers – 163/7 (20 overs); Sarthak Ranjan: 77 (50), Vaibhav Kandpal: 38 (33), Harsh Tyagi: 2/19
Outer Delhi Warriors – 144/9 (20 overs); Keshav Dabas: 40 (26), Sanat Sangwan: 32 (33), Vikas Dikshit: 3/19
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
