DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz register comfortable win over East Delhi Riders
New Delhi, Aug 12
South Delhi Superstarz produced a dominant batting performance to defeat East Delhi Riders comfortably by nine wickets in the Delhi Premier League 2026.
Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted a strong 191/6 in 20 overs, with Sujal Singh and Suryansh Raina playing key roles in the middle and final stages of the innings.
The Riders got off to a steady start as Vansh Mehra and Arpit Rana added 54 runs for the first wicket. Mehra scored 27 off 16 balls before his dismissal triggered a mini-collapse. The Riders soon slipped to 102/4, putting their innings under pressure.
However, Sujal Singh and Suryansh Raina steadied the innings with a 58-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Raina scored 28 off 26 balls before being dismissed, while Sujal remained unbeaten on a fine 63 off 39 balls to help the Riders finish strongly.
For South Delhi Superstarz, Anshuman Hooda was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 34 runs in his four overs.
Chasing 192, South Delhi Superstarz made a flying start. Openers Sanat Sangwan and Anmol Sharma put together 113 runs in just 11 overs, putting the chase firmly in their control.
Both batters scored impressive half-centuries, with Sangwan making 57 off 33 balls before his dismissal. Sharma continued the attack after being joined by Ayush Badoni, who immediately put the Riders under pressure.
Badoni smashed three consecutive sixes off Hardik Sharma, giving the Superstarz further momentum. Sharma and Badoni continued to find boundaries and ensured there were no late problems for their side.
South Delhi Superstarz eventually completed the chase with more than three overs to spare, underlining their dominance with both bat and ball.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Anshuman Hooda's spell was the turning point. Taking 4 wickets for 34 runs on a flat deck like this is outstanding. The way he pulled things back after the openers gave a flying start shows real maturity. Well deserved win! 🏏
Impressive chasing display from South Delhi. Badoni's three consecutive sixes off Hardik Sharma completely changed the game's momentum. When an IPL-level talent like him is in this form, any target looks gettable.
East Delhi Riders posted a good total, but their bowlers just couldn't defend it. 191 should have been competitive, but Kochi Tuskers showed why power-hitting depth matters in T20. Also, that 113-run opening partnership really set the tone.
Sujal Singh's unbeaten 63 off 39 was a class act! That knock gave East Delhi a fighting chance, but the Superstarz' openers were just too good today. Great advertisement for domestic T20 cricket in India.
Honestly, I think East Delhi's bowling strategies were a bit predictable. No variations in the death overs and relying too much on pace when the batters were already set. The league needs to nurture better bowling talent at the domestic level.
V Vikram M