DPL: Yash Dhull's blazing century powers Central Delhi Kings to dominant win over Purani Dilli 6
New Delhi, August 5
Central Delhi Kings continued their impressive run in the Delhi Premier League 2026 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, courtesy a fine hundred from Yash Dhull.
Asked to bat first, Purani Dilli 6 suffered an early collapse as Central Delhi Kings pacer Money Grewal ripped through the top order. The Kings reduced their opponents to 55/5 in the ninth over, putting them firmly on the back foot, according to a press release.
With the innings in trouble, Rohan Rathi and Ashwini Chillar came together to rebuild. The duo added a crucial 85-run partnership for the sixth wicket, helping Purani Dilli 6 recover from a difficult position.
Rathi played an attacking knock of 46 off just 21 balls, while Chillar anchored the innings with a composed 38 off 29 deliveries. Their partnership helped Purani Dilli 6 finish with a respectable 140/7 in 15 overs.
Money Grewal was the standout performer with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3/22 in his three overs. Gavnish Khurana also made an important contribution, claiming 2/22 to keep the pressure on throughout the innings.
Chasing 141, Central Delhi Kings got off to a blazing start and never looked under pressure. Yash Dhull hit a sensational unbeaten century, reaching the landmark in just 47 balls.
His flawless innings ensured the Kings chased down the target comfortably with nine wickets in hand, wrapping up the match with ease and strengthening their position in the tournament.
— ANI
Reader Comments
That 85-run partnership between Rathi and Chillar was the only thing that kept Purani Dilli 6 in the game. Otherwise it looked like a one-sided affair. 140 was never going to be enough on this pitch but credit to Dhull for finishing it off in style. Great advertisement for Delhi cricket!
Money Grewal's early spell won them the match, honestly. 3 wickets in the powerplay set the tone. But Rathi's 46 off 21 shows there's always fight in this tournament. However, chasing 141 in 15 overs, you knew Dhull would go after it. Superb innings under pressure.
The Delhi Premier League is shaping up nicely! Great to see young Indian talent getting this kind of exposure. Yash Dhull has been on the selectors' radar for a while and this hundred just proves why. Fifty balls, fifty-five boundaries - that's a proper T20 masterclass. 🏏
Honestly, Purani Dilli 6 need to work on their bowling plans. You can't just bowl to Dhull's strengths; need to mix it up with slower balls and angles. Also, dropping catches never helps in these short tournaments. But full credit to the Centurion - those straight sixes were just majestic!
Rain-curtailed games always bring that extra pressure, but Dhull made it look so easy. That's what separates good players from great ones - adapting to the situation. 140/7 was a decent total but his power-hitting from ball one made it look like a warm-up. Delhi cricket is in
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