Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia backs team to build on momentum after victory over New Delhi Tigers
New Delhi, August 8
Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia expressed confidence in his team's ability to build on their recent victory after the franchise bounced back with an impressive 27-run win over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League 2026.
Nangia praised the team's resilience following the defeat to Central Delhi Kings, stating that the response reflected the character and belief within the squad. He also highlighted the importance of bouncing back quickly in a long tournament and credited the players for delivering when it mattered.
"This was an extremely important win for us, especially after the match against Central Delhi Kings. The way the team responded reflects the character and resilience within this squad," said Nangia.
The Purani Dilli 6 owner reserved special praise for opener Aryan Gaur, whose match-winning innings laid the foundation for victory, while also applauding the bowling attack for defending the total with discipline and composure.
"Aryan Gaur played a magnificent innings and laid the perfect foundation for us. It was an innings full of intent and maturity. At the same time, I am equally pleased with the bowling unit. Defending a total requires discipline, and our bowlers executed their plans brilliantly by keeping the pressure on throughout the chase," he added.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh was felicitated by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).
Harbhajan, who was present at the venue to extend his support to Purani Dilli 6, added to the excitement around the league with his presence.
Purani Dilli 6 owner Akash Nangia expressed his gratitude to the legendary off-spinner for backing the franchise.
Nangia further noted that the team's biggest strength had been the willingness of different players to step up in different matches, adding that consistent collective performances would be key to success over the course of the tournament.
Looking ahead, Nangia said the focus would be on carrying the winning momentum forward, improving with every game and maintaining consistency.
Purani Dilli 6 produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat New Delhi Tigers by 27 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday and register their second victory of the DPL 2026 season.
Full Squad: Lalit Yadav, Udhav Mohan, Rajneesh Dadar, Rohan Rana, Aryan Gaur, Vanam Aggarwal, Ajay Ahlawat, Kush Nagpal, Digvesh Rathi, Yug Gupta, Kabir Sachdeva, Gaurav Saroha, Dev Lakra, Anuj Rawat (Captain), Samarth Seth, Mohak Kumar, Yash Kumar, Pankaj Jaswal, Harshvardhan Phogat, Arjun Rexwal, Lakshay Verma, Prince Mishra, Ashwini Chillar, Aditya Verma, Aditya Malhotra.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice to see Akash Nangia backing his players publicly so early in the tournament. That kind of ownership support can be huge for player confidence. Aryan Gaur has been a revelation, and the Delhi Premier League is providing such a good platform for our young cricketers. Also, having Harbhajan Singh around must be a great learning experience for the spinners in the squad!
Honestly, the bowling display was the most impressive part for me. Defending a total takes discipline, and they were spot on. The team looks balanced, and with players like Anuj Rawat leading, they have solid leadership. I hope they keep this intensity up in the coming matches. The DPL is turning out to be a cracker of a tournament this season.
Impressive response from Purani Dilli 6 after that early stumble. Aryan Gaur's innings was a real statement, and fielding a good total always sets the tone. It seems the ownership group understands the rhythm of franchise cricket well—bouncing back quickly is non-negotiable. Looking forward to seeing how they build on this.
So happy to see Harbhajan Singh involved! He's a legend and his presence adds so much value to the league. Akash Nangia seems like a genuine owner, really involved in the journey. The win is brilliant, and I love that players like Aryan Gaur are getting a chance to showcase their talent. This is exactly the boost Indian domestic cricket needs. 👏👏
While I'm happy about the win, I do think the team needs to be
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