DPL: Central Delhi Kings continue winning run with thrilling four-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors
New Delhi, August 3
Central Delhi Kings maintained their unbeaten start to the Delhi Premier League 2026, registering their second consecutive victory with a thrilling four-wicket win over Outer Delhi Warriors in a rain-curtailed 10-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing a challenging target of 131, the Kings completed the chase in just 9.5 overs, finishing on 133/6 to make it two wins from two matches and strengthen their position at the top of the standings, according to a press release.
Earlier, Outer Delhi Warriors posted a competitive 130/5 in their allotted 10 overs after being put into bat. Yajas Sharma led the charge with a blistering 39 off just 16 balls, while Mohit Panwar smashed 37 from 18 deliveries. Akshay Saini also chipped in with a quickfire 31 off 15 balls as the Warriors maintained an aggressive scoring rate throughout the innings.
Keshav Dabas was the standout bowler for Central Delhi Kings, claiming 2/14, while Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka and Gavnish Khurana picked up a wicket each.
In reply, Central Delhi Kings got off to a flying start through skipper Yash Dhull, who hammered 35 off only 16 deliveries with two fours and three sixes. Jonty Sidhu continued the momentum with an explosive 25 off 12 balls before the innings was brilliantly anchored by Vansh Bedi.
Vansh Bedi remained unbeaten on a sensational 47 from just 16 deliveries, smashing three boundaries and five towering sixes at a strike rate of nearly 294 to guide his side home despite a flurry of wickets in the middle overs.
For the Warriors, Pratham Saluja and Aman Chaudhary claimed two wickets each, but they were unable to halt the Kings' powerful batting lineup.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What a match! Rain curtailed it to 10 overs but the entertainment was full value. Yash Dhull's captain's knock of 35 off 16 set the tempo. This new generation of Delhi cricketers is fearless - they're not afraid to go hard from ball one. The future of Indian cricket is in good hands. 👏
Decent game but I'm worried about the middle-order collapse again. 133/6 is not great. If Vansh Bedi hadn't played that blinder, the Kings would have lost. Need to sort out the batting depth before tougher matches.
As someone who watches cricket from abroad, I love how the DPL is showcasing Indian domestic talent. That Vansh Bedi innings was world-class. The way he maintained composure despite wickets falling at the other end was impressive. Definitely one to watch for future India selection!
BC - Bharat Cricket! This is exactly what domestic cricket needed - proper energy and fast paced matches. The Arun Jaitley Stadium always brings back memories. Hopefully some of these players get picked for IPL and who knows, maybe even the national team. Exciting times for Delhi cricket! 🏏
The bowlers are getting slaughtered in these shortened formats. 130+ in 10 overs is not easy to chase. Both teams scored at 13 runs per over - bowlers need better plans. But as a neutral, I'm enjoying every bit of this run fest! 😄
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