'Luck smiled on us': Outer Delhi Warriors Monu Shukla recounts high-drama super over win against New Delhi Tigers
New Delhi, Aug 4
Outer Delhi Warriors edged past New Delhi Tigers in a nail-biting, rain-affected 15-over contest to claim their first Super Over victory in the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.
New Delhi Tigers initially set a steep target of 156/5, anchored by a blistering 101-run stand between skipper Himmat Singh (61 off 25) and Lakshay Thareja (62* off 41). Outer Delhi Warriors seemed completely out of the chase after being reduced to 80/5, before making a comeback.
The architect of this sensational turnaround was Monu Shukla, who produced a masterclass in aggressive finishing by smashing a fearless 45 off just 17 balls to drag his team back into the contest. Shukla then carried his electric touch directly into the Super Over, blitzing a crucial cameo to power the Warriors to a formidable 20 runs. The Tigers' chase collapsed almost immediately in response.
Reflecting on his match-winning effort, Shukla said, "It feels great to register our first win of the season. We had come very close in the previous match but couldn't finish the job, so the team was naturally disappointed. This victory has given us a lot of confidence, and everyone is very happy with the result."
Talking about his mindset during the high-pressure chase, Shukla added, "I was happy with the way I batted. The plan was to play positively and take the game deep. We felt we could have finished the chase without a Super Over, but once it went there, we stayed confident and backed ourselves."
The explosive batter also recounted the heart-stopping sequence on the final ball, where a mid-off fumble briefly sparked celebrations before a direct hit tied the match. "Initially, when the fielder fumbled, we thought the game was ours. But when the ball hit the stumps, it was a heartbreaking moment for us."
"Thankfully, we stayed positive, won the Super Over, and in the end, luck smiled on us," he concluded.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Himmat Singh's 61 off 25 was incredible too, but unfortunately it ended on the losing side. That Super Over was nerve-wracking — I was watching with my whole family and we were all on the edge of our seats! Shukla deserves all the credit for holding his nerve. Hopefully the Tigers bounce back stronger next match.
"Luck smiled on us" — naah bhai, this was pure skill under pressure. Monu didn't just slog, he calculated everything. That 20 in the Super Over was proper T20 batting. This is why I love the shorter format — one over can change everything. Great advertisement for Delhi cricket! 👏
Honestly, the rain-affected 15-over format brings so much excitement! Both teams batted brilliantly, but Outer Delhi Warriors showed more composure in the end. That final ball drama — the fumble, then the direct hit — my heart was in my mouth watching it. Glad we got a Super Over finish, made the ticket worth it! 🎉
Tigers had it in the bag at 80/5, but Shukla changed the game completely. This is what separates good players from great ones — the ability to switch gears when your team needs it most. Shame about the Tigers' bowling in the Super Over though, they looked rattled. Exciting times for Delhi cricket!
Monu Shukla is definitely one to watch for the future. That kind of fearless hitting is so rare in Indian domestic cricket — reminds me of a young MS Dhoni with his finishing
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