Match Details
W-R | Overs | Econ |
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0-1 | 0.1 | 6.00 |
Ayush Badoni (Captain, South Delhi Superstarz)- "Honestly I was expecting a bit more, but I knew we would chase it. The ball was coming on nicely on the bat and my mates were confident that it was an easy win, we would have liked to win off course by keeping 6 wickets in hand that is the area we need to work on."
12:05 AM IST and Local Time: Welcome to this electrifying inaugural match of the Delhi Premier League between Purani Delhi-6 and the South Delhi Superstarz. What a match weāve had tonight! Purani Delhi-6 set a formidable target of 197 runs, and it was up to the South Delhi Superstarz to chase it down. And chase they did! They won by 3 wickets.
The openers, Priyansh Arya and Sarthak Ray got South Delhi off to a flying start. Arya was in sublime form, smashing 57 runs off just 30 balls, while Ray provided the perfect support with a brisk 41 off 26 deliveries. Then, it was the captain, Ayush Badoni, who took the baton and led from the front. He played a captain's knock, blasting 57 off 29 balls, sending the ball to every corner of the ground. But just when it seemed like smooth sailing, there was a wobble in the middle order. However, Vision Panchal stepped up in the dying moments of the match. With ice in his veins, he made a quickfire 13 off 7 balls, dragging his team over the finish line to secure a victory by 3 wickets.
On the bowling front, Purani Delhi-6 put up a spirited fight. Prince Yadav, Aayush Singh Thakur, Lalit Yadav, and Ankit Bhadana each chipped in with wickets, with Shivam Sharma being particularly impressive, claiming two crucial wickets. However, despite their best efforts, they couldnāt quite contain the Superstarz.
What a match itās been, folks! South Delhi Superstarz has emerged victorious in this thrilling contest, showcasing a blend of power and composure. Thatās all from this sensational match tonight. Stay tuned for more action from the Delhi Premier League.