Purani Dilli 6 eyes strong comeback after encouraging start to DPL Season 3
New Delhi, August 2
Purani Dilli 6 will look to bounce back strongly when they take on West Delhi Lions in their second match of the Delhi Premier League Season 3 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.
Despite going down by four wickets to Central Delhi Kings in a high-scoring tournament opener, Purani Dilli 6 drew plenty of positives from the contest, most notably captain Anuj Rawat's magnificent unbeaten hundred, according to a press release from DPL.
He led from the front under pressure after his side was reduced to 30/3, combining with Dev Lakra for a match-defining 132-run partnership to help Purani Dilli 6 post a formidable 202/4.
While the result did not go in their favour, the performance showcased the team's fighting spirit and batting depth heading into the next fixture.
Purani Dilli 6 will now be aiming to register their first win of the season against West Delhi Lions, with the squad looking to build on the positives from the opening encounter.
Ahead of Monday's clash, captain Anuj Rawat said the team has quickly shifted its focus to the next challenge and is determined to return to winning ways.
"Personally, I am happy with the way I batted, and it's always special to score a century. Of course, it would have felt even better if the team had won the match because, in the end, team success matters the most. The good thing is that I am in good rhythm, and I want to carry this form into the next game," said Rawat.
"The dressing room is positive, and everyone believes we played a lot of good cricket in the first match. There were plenty of positives to take away, and we have worked on the areas where we can improve. We are fully focused on the match against West Delhi Lions and are determined to put in a strong all-round performance. The aim is simple: to play fearless cricket and get our first win of the season," he added.
With confidence in their batting unit and lessons learnt from the opening fixture, Purani Dilli 6 will be eager to make a strong statement against West Delhi Lions as they continue their pursuit of the DPL Season 3 title.
— ANI
Reader Comments
That 132-run partnership between Anuj and Dev was pure class! Even though they lost, the fighting spirit was visible. Purani Dilli 6 has a strong batting lineup, just need to sharpen the bowling attack. Best of luck for Monday's match! 🤞
The way Anuj Rawat kept his composure after being 30/3 shows great leadership. That's what you want from a captain. Delhi's cricket scene is really thriving with DPL. Looking forward to a cracking game on Monday.
First match was a nail-biter, but losing by 4 wickets after posting 202 shows the bowling needs work. Seems like chasing is becoming easier in this tournament. Purani Dilli 6 need to find the right balance. Still, the captain's knock gives me hope!
Anuj Rawat's attitude is spot on - "team success matters the most". That's the spirit we need in cricket. The partnership with Dev Lakra really saved them from a tough start. Excited to see if they can convert these positives into a win against West Delhi Lions!
The DPL is turning out to be a proper platform for local talent. Anuj's century proves that Purani Dilli 6 has the firepower. Just wish the bowlers had defended that total. Anyway, lessons learned - time for a strong comeback! Purani Dilli ki shaan 💪
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