DPL: Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal power North Delhi Strikers to eight-wicket win against West Delhi Lions
New Delhi, August 12
North Delhi Strikers produced a dominant performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Batting first, West Delhi Lions were restricted to 146/7 in their 20 overs after a disciplined bowling effort from the Strikers. The Lions made a steady start, putting together 36 runs for the opening wicket. However, the dismissal of Ankit Kumar for 10 off 10 balls triggered a collapse, according to a release.
The Lions soon slipped to 59/5 as the Strikers kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. Mayank Gusain and Sombir Sheokand then came to their team's rescue, adding 68 runs for the sixth wicket to rebuild the innings.
Sheokand scored a useful 34 off 24 balls before being dismissed, while Gusain stayed unbeaten on 42 off 28 deliveries to help the Lions reach 146/7.
Mayank Dagar was the standout bowler for North Delhi Strikers, finishing with excellent figures of 2/14 from his four overs.
In reply, the Strikers made a flying start as captain Sarthak Ranjan and Vaibhav Kandpal put together a commanding 106-run opening partnership.
Ranjan played a confident knock of 57 off 30 balls before his dismissal, but Kandpal continued to dominate the bowling attack. He remained unbeaten on 64 off 43 balls and ensured there were no further problems for his side.
The Strikers comfortably completed the chase with eight wickets in hand, underlining their dominance from the start of the match.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Vaibhav Kandpal is really maturing as a player. 64 off 43 balls with calm finish - this is how you chase. The future of Delhi cricket looks bright with these young talents!
Good match overall, but I feel West Delhi Lions need to work on their middle order. They keep losing wickets in clutches. Sheokand and Gusain showed some fight but 146 was never going to be enough. 😕
This is what happens when you have proper domestic structure. The DPL is giving chances to so many local boys. Sarthak Ranjan leading from the front with 57 off 30 - captain's knock! 👏👏
Nice to see the Premier League cricket culture expanding beyond just the international stage. The quality of cricket in these domestic leagues keeps improving. North Delhi looked clinical today.
Was hoping West Delhi would at least make a match of it, but the opening pair ended all hopes in the powerplay itself! 106 runs in probably 10-11 overs 🤯 The way Kandpal timed those boundaries was a treat to watch.
Mayank Gusain's unbeaten 42 gave the Lions something
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