DPL: Sarthak, Vikas power North Delhi Strikers to 7-wicket win over New Delhi Tigers
New Delhi, Aug 9
North Delhi Strikers secured a comfortable seven-wicket win against New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a captain's solid innings from Sarthak Ranjan and an organised, all-round bowling effort.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, North Delhi Strikers limited New Delhi Tigers to 161/8 in their 20 overs. Opener Atulya Pandey provided a strong start with 32 off 21 balls, hitting six boundaries. Nevertheless, North Delhi Strikers consistently took wickets at key moments. Vikas Dixit was the most effective bowler, disrupting partnerships during the middle and final overs, finishing with impressive figures of 3/28 in four overs.
Despite valuable middle-order performances by skipper Himmat Singh (24 off 17), Aaryan Sharma (25 off 21), and Hrithik Shokeen (35* off 25), the Tigers had difficulty breaking through against a disciplined Strikers bowling unit. All five frontline bowlers, Akhil Chaudhary (1/33), Ajay Yadav (1/32), Arjun Rapria (1/35), Mayank Dagar (1/32), and Vikas Dixit, took at least one wicket, making it challenging for the Tigers to gain the upper hand.
Chasing a target of 162, North Delhi Strikers smoothly achieved victory by scoring 165/3 in 19.1 overs. Captain Sarthak Ranjan excelled with a brilliant 65 off 43 balls, including three fours and five sixes. He partnered with Vaibhav Kandpal, who scored 41 off 36 balls, forming a significant 102-run opening stand off 70 balls.
Revant Rakyan's 2/26 momentarily slowed the chase, but quick cameos by Yash Bhatia, who scored 19 off nine, Bharat Sindhwani, 24 off 18, and Yash Dabas, who remained unbeaten, scoring 14 off nine, smoothly led the Strikers to victory with five balls remaining.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Vikas Dixit with 3/28 was the real match-winner here. The way he broke partnerships in the middle overs was brilliant. Boys from North Delhi looking like a proper unit this season!
Tigers posted 161 but honestly with wickets falling at regular intervals, it was never going to be enough. All five bowlers taking wickets for Strikers is such a balanced attack. Sarthak's timing was just impeccable today.
Hrithik Shokeen's unbeaten 35 cameo for Tigers was a good fightback but 20 extras and losing early wickets hurt them. Sarthak and Vaibhav's 100+ partnership just took the game away. DPL is serving some serious cricket this year! 🏏
Delhi Premier League providing quality local cricket is great for grassroots development. Sarthak Ranjan's innings showed how domestic players are hungry to showcase their talent. Strikers vs Tigers promises to be a rivalry going forward.
Revant Rakyan deserves credit for his 2/26 — he tried to bring the game back but Yash Bhatia's quickfire 19 off 9 killed any hopes. Proper finishing from Strikers chasing 162 with 5 balls to spare. Acceptable performance!
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