The Delhi Premier League witnessed a captivating match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the West Delhi Lions emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 3 runs against the Central Delhi Kings. The Lions, batting first, posted a total of 178/8, setting the stage for an exciting chase. Krish Yadav’s impressive 85 off 60 balls anchored the Lions’ innings, providing a solid foundation after they found themselves at 65/4. Support came from Hrithik Shokeen (20 off 11) and Ravneet Tanwar, who contributed valuable runs at the end. In response, the Central Delhi Kings faced early setbacks, losing a couple of quick wickets. Yash Dhull’s composed 72 off 49 balls, along with a 79-run partnership with Jonty Sidhu, brought the Kings back into contention. Aditya Bhandari’s late cameo of 23 off 12 balls added further pressure, but the Lions’ bowlers managed to restrict the run flow in the final overs. The Kings needed 7 runs off the final over, but Anirudh Chowdhary delivered a stunning performance, conceding only 3 runs and dismissing Jonty Sidhu, who scored 56 off 41 balls. Arun Pundir of the Kings was impressive with the ball, taking 2/16 in 4 overs. Ultimately, Chowdhary’s exceptional final over sealed the victory for the Lions in what will be remembered as a thrilling contest.
