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The South Delhi Superstarz pulled off a thrilling chase in a rain-affected match. Openers Tejasvi Dahiya and Anmol Sharma set the tone with a blistering 122-run partnership. Despite a late hiccup, Sharma held his nerve to hit the winning six. This victory secured their place in the DPL 2025 playoffs.

Key Points: South Delhi Superstarz Beat Purani Dilli 6 in DPL Thriller

  • Tejasvi Dahiya smashed a whirlwind 69 off 21 balls
  • Anmol Sharma remained unbeaten on 56 from just 17 deliveries
  • Dev Lakra's explosive 85* off 23 powered Purani Dilli 6
  • Rain reduced the match to a thrilling 7-over-per-side contest
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DPL 2025: South Delhi Superstarz edge Purani Dilli 6 in rain-hit thriller to book playoffs spot

Tejasvi Dahiya and Anmol Sharma's explosive 122-run partnership powers South Delhi Superstarz to an 8-wicket win, securing a DPL 2025 playoffs spot.

"Anmol Sharma stood tall. Showing remarkable composure, Sharma (56* off 17) launched a massive six off the second-last delivery to seal victory - Delhi Premier League Release"

New Delhi, August 27

It was raining sixes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday as the South Delhi Superstarz pulled off a thrilling 8-wicket win over Purani Dilli 6, chasing down a mammoth target of 134 in a rain-curtailed 7-over-a-side clash. The contest went right down to the penultimate ball before the Superstarz held their nerves to collect two crucial points and registered a place in the playoffs, as per a release from Delhi Premier League.

Chasing 134, openers Tejasvi Dahiya and Anmol Sharma came out all guns blazing, smashing boundaries at will and registering the fastest team fifty of the tournament. Their explosive stand of 122 runs in just 5.5 overs left Purani Dilli 6 shell-shocked.

Tejasvi was finally dismissed for a whirlwind 69 off 21 balls, but the damage had already been done. Even after a brief hiccup in the final over, when Vision Panchal was sent back for six by Gaurav Saroha, Anmol Sharma stood tall. Showing remarkable composure, Sharma (56* off 17) launched a massive six off the second-last delivery to seal victory with a ball to spare.

Earlier, after rain delayed the start, Purani Dilli 6 made the most of their seven overs. Despite losing both Vansh Bedi and Samarth Seth early in the first over to Aman Bharti (2/17 in 2 overs), the middle order came alive.

Dev Lakra and Yug Gupta produced a stunning counterattack, stitching together a blazing 117-run stand for the third wicket. Gupta fell to a mix-up for a quickfire 38 off 14, but Lakra carried on in style, smashing an unbeaten 85 off just 23 deliveries - an innings laced with clean, towering hits that had the crowd on its feet. Their efforts powered Purani Dilli 6 to an imposing 133/3 in 7 overs.

- ANI

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Priya S
Dev Lakra's 85* off 23 deserved to be on the winning side 😔 Purani Dilli put up a great fight despite the loss. That 117-run partnership was incredible cricket!
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Aman W
T20 cricket at its best! 267 runs in 14 overs total - that's nearly 20 runs per over. These local Delhi leagues are producing some serious talent. Future IPL stars in the making!
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Sarah B
Anmol Sharma showed amazing composure under pressure. To finish with 56* off 17 and hit the winning six shows real character. Big match player! 👏
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Vikram M
While the batting was spectacular, the bowling figures took a real beating today. Aman Bharti's 2/17 in 2 overs was probably the most economical spell in this run fest!
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Karthik V
Rain-affected matches always add that extra excitement! 134 in 7 overs seemed impossible but South Delhi made it look easy. Their playoff spot is well deserved 💪

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