DPL 2026: Dhull's 76, Joon's unbeaten 83 power Central Delhi Kings to nine-wicket win over Tigers
New Delhi, Aug 11
Yash Dhull and Siddharth Joon produced a stunning batting display as Central Delhi Kings registered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The rain-curtailed fixture was reduced to 18 overs per side, but Central Delhi Kings made light of the shortened contest, chasing down a target of 186 with nine wickets in hand and plenty of deliveries to spare.
Batting first, New Delhi Tigers posted a competitive 185/8 in their allotted 18 overs, led by captain Himmat Singh, who played an aggressive knock of 46 off just 21 balls. Keshav Dalal Singh provided valuable support with a steady 39 off 31 deliveries, while Manish Sehrawat added impetus towards the end with a quickfire 37 off 19 balls.
Despite the Tigers putting up a strong total, Central Delhi Kings kept the pressure on by taking wickets at regular intervals. Gavnish Khurana was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 3/36 from his four overs.
Chasing 186, Central Delhi Kings came out with a clear attacking approach as captain Dhull and Joon gave their side a flying start. The opening pair put together a massive 126-run partnership to take the game away from the Tigers.
Dhull was at his destructive best, smashing 76 off just 28 balls. His explosive innings was studded with eight sixes and six fours as he took the Tigers' bowling attack apart and put the chase firmly on course.
After Dhull's dismissal, Joon continued the assault alongside Yugal Saini. The duo added another 50-run partnership to ensure there was no late twist in the contest.
Joon remained unbeaten on a blistering 83 off just 34 balls, while Saini stayed unbeaten as Central Delhi Kings comfortably completed the chase to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Impressive chase by Central Delhi Kings. The way they went after the target showed great intent. Himmat Singh's 46 off 21 for the Tigers was also a standout knock—too bad his effort went in vain. Great advertisement for domestic cricket!
Honestly, with rain reducing it to 18 overs, I thought it would be a close contest. But Dhull and Joon made it look like a practice match! 126-run opening partnership in such a short chase is incredible. Khurana’s 3/36 also deserves a mention—stemming the flow was key. Well played, Kings! 🌟
What a treat for cricket fans in Delhi! The stadium must have been buzzing. Yash Dhull has been one to watch since his U-19 days, and this innings just reinforces his class. Joon's clean hitting was superb too. This DPL is really unearthing some gems for Indian cricket.
While it's great to see such high-scoring chases, I feel the bowlers got a harsh deal today. 185 was a decent total but the bowling attacks looked quite ordinary. T20 is batsman-dominated anyway, but some tighter lines could have made this a thriller. Just a thought. 🤔
That six-hitting display from Dhull was pure entertainment! 8 sixes in 28 balls—just wow. And Joon finishing unbeaten on 83 shows the depth in the Kings' batting. If these lads keep performing like this, they'll definitely knock on the doors of the IPL scouts. 💪
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