Delhi Premier League: Anuj Rawat's knock powers Purani Dilli 6 to win
New Delhi, August 11
Purani Dilli 6 registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League 2026, riding on brilliant knocks from Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur.
With this win, Purani Dilli 6 move to number two in the points table, with three wins and two losses, while Outer Delhi Warriors sit at number four with the same win-loss record, but with a poorer net run-rate.
Batting first, Outer Delhi Warriors got off to a flying start as Priyansh Arya took the attack to the bowlers. The left-handed opener smashed a quick 46 off 19 balls, hitting four sixes and four fours.
However, Arya's dismissal in the fifth over slowed the scoring rate. The Warriors soon found themselves in trouble at 95/5 in the ninth over.
Akshay Saini and Shivam Sharma then stepped up to rebuild the innings. The duo added 55 runs for the sixth wicket, giving the Warriors some hope of posting a strong total. Saini scored 49 off 40 balls (with three fours and two sixes) before being dismissed, while Sharma contributed 22 off 23 balls.
The Warriors eventually lost their remaining wickets and were bowled out for 165. Pankaj Jaswal (3/39), Digvesh Singh Rathi (2/21), Udhav Mohan (2/27) were among the top bowlers for Purani Dilli 6.
In reply, Purani Dilli 6 suffered an early setback and were reduced to 9/2. However, Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur completely changed the course of the chase with a brilliant partnership.
Rawat took the attacking role and put the Warriors' bowlers under constant pressure, while Gaur kept the scoreboard moving at the other end. The pair ensured that Purani Dilli 6 remained firmly in control of the chase.
Rawat played a sensational knock of 92 off just 38 balls (with eight fours and eight sixes), taking the attack apart with some powerful hitting before being dismissed. Gaur stayed unbeaten on 57 off 40 balls (with six fours and two sixes) and guided his side comfortably towards the target.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, just a matter of time before Anuj gets an IPL contract if he keeps performing like this. The way he took on the bowlers in the powerplay was just devastating. And Aryan Gaur's sensible 57 at the other end was the perfect foil. Great team effort!
Lovely to see state-level T20 leagues growing in India. This is how we'll keep the cricket pipeline strong. Rawat's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting - 8 sixes in 38 balls says it all. Purani Dilli 6 surely has a solid team this season.
Seems like Rawat was in a different zone altogether! 92 off just 38 balls, that strike rate is unbelievable. Also liked how Akshay Saini fought back for the Warriors with his 49 - but was overshadowed by that brute of an innings. Delhi Premier League is surely producing some exciting cricket.
Nice to see the cricket culture expanding beyond just IPL in India. While the chase was fantastic, one small concern - 9/2 early on showed a bit of fragility. But that's the beauty of T20 cricket - one partnership can change everything. Good win for Purani Dilli 6. 👍
What a thriller to follow! Anuj Rawat is surely one to watch out for. The kind of shots he was playing - pure class. And credit to Pankaj Jaswal for that crucial 3/39, which kept the target manageable. Purani Dilli 6 looking strong at number two spot! 🏏💪