Warriors' title hopes end as Old Delhi 6 dominates in DPL 2026 eliminator

The dream of a DPL 2026 championship faded for Outer Delhi Warriors after a dominant performance by Old Delhi 6 in the tournament's eliminator.

Batting first, the Warriors posted 179 for three wickets in 19.4 overs. Early loss of Yaz Sharma at 28 was offset by a 73‑run stand between Pransh Ary and Akshay Saini, pushing the total past the 100‑run milestone. Akshay contributed a quick‑fire 42, while Pransh added 57 with aggressive boundary hitting.

Monu Shukla and Shivam Sharma contributed a late 28‑run partnership for the seventh wicket. The Warriors' bowling saw Rajnish Dadar take three wickets, and Digvesh Rathi, Udhav Mohan, and Dev Lakra each claimed a pair.

Old Delhi 6 chased down the target in just 14.5 overs. Support Setth opened the innings, followed by a 67‑run stand between Arian Goud and Dev Lakra. After Arian’s dismissal for 36, captain Anuj Rawat and Dev Lakra added 51 runs, with Dev unleashing an 82‑run blast that featured eight sixes. Anuj’s unbeaten 52 wrapped up the victory, sending Old Delhi 6 into Qualifier‑2 against Central Delhi Kings.