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Purani Dilli 6 will open their DPL Season 2 campaign against West Delhi Lions on August 4. The team, led by Rishabh Pant, aims to build on their strong 2024 semifinal run. The league follows a two-group format with playoffs leading to the August 31 final. Owner Akash Nangia expressed confidence in the squad's balance of talent and experience.

Key Points: Purani Dilli 6 Face West Delhi Lions in DPL Season 2 Opener

  • Purani Dilli 6 to play 5 group matches in DPL Season 2
  • Rishabh Pant headlines star-studded squad
  • Top 4 teams advance to playoffs
  • Grand final set for August 31 at Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Purani Dilli 6 to kick off DPL season 2 campaign against West Delhi Lions on Aug 4

Purani Dilli 6 begin their DPL Season 2 campaign on Aug 4 against West Delhi Lions at Arun Jaitley Stadium with Rishabh Pant leading the squad.

"We are excited to return for Season 2 of DPL. The team is well-balanced, brimming with talent and experience. – Akash Nangia, Purani Dilli 6 Owner"

Delhi, July 23

Purani Dilli 6, the semi-finalists of the 2024 edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), are set to kick off their Season 2 campaign on August 4 against the West Delhi Lions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital.

The second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will begin on August 2. The League will commence with a grand opening ceremony followed by the first men’s match.

After their opening game against against West Delhi Lions, Purani Dilli 6 will play against New Delhi Tigers on August 6, Outer Delhi Warriors on August 8, South Delhi Superstarz on August 9. Their final group stage match against Central Delhi Kings on August 26.

Akash Nangia, owner of Purani Dilli 6, said, "We are excited to return for Season 2 of DPL. The team is well-balanced, brimming with talent and experience. We’re looking forward to putting up a strong performance and making our fans proud."

The Delhi Premier League has split its eight teams into two groups of four. Group B consists of West Delhi Lions, East Delhi Riders, South Delhi Superstarz, and Purani Dilli 6. Group A includes Outer Delhi Warriors, Central Delhi Kings, New Delhi Tigers, and North Delhi Strikers.

The top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The top two teams will face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner earning a direct spot in the final. Meanwhile, the third and fourth-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator, where the loser is knocked out.

The winner of the Eliminator will then take on the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2. The winner of that match will book the remaining spot in the final, setting up a showdown with the winner of Qualifier 1. The grand final is slated to take place on August 31 with a reserve day for the men’s final scheduled for September 1.

Purani Dilli 6 had an impactful run in the 2024 edition of DPL and have assembled a strong, balanced squad for Season 2, with star players including Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Vansh Bedi, and Samarth Seth.

Full squad:

Rishabh Pant (marquee player), Lalit Yadav, Vansh Bedi, Dev Lakra, Aayush Singh, Samarth Seth, Aarush Malhotra, Sarthak Pal, Agrim Sharma, Vivek Yadav, Yug Gupta, Udhav Mohan, Pranav Pant, Prince Mishra, Rushal Saini, Aaryan Kapoor, Pardeep Parashar, Ekansh Dobal, Aditya Malhotra, Rajneesh Dadar, Ashish Chaurasiya, Kush Nagpal, Dhruv Chauhan, Gaurav Saroha

- IANS

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Sarah B
The scheduling seems a bit tight with matches every alternate day. Hope the players get adequate rest between matches. Otherwise, excited for some local cricket action!
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Priya S
As a West Delhi resident, I'm torn between supporting my local Lions and cheering for Purani Dilli's star players! 😅 May the best team win!
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Vikram M
Good to see local talent getting platform through DPL. But ticket prices should be kept affordable so families can enjoy live matches. Last year's prices were too steep for common people.
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Rohit P
Purani Dilli 6's middle order looks strong with Lalit Yadav and Samarth Seth. But their bowling needs to step up this season. Fingers crossed for a good tournament!
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Kavya N
The group stage matches will be super exciting! Hope DD Sports or some OTT platform shows all matches live. Last year's coverage was patchy.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how this league develops. The format seems well-structured with qualifiers and eliminator. Hope it grows like IPL one day!

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