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The West Delhi Lions secured a 15-run victory over the New Delhi Tigers in a rain-affected DPL Season 2 match. Vaibhav Rawal's 64 was the lone bright spot for the Tigers, while Manan Bhardwaj's 3/12 dismantled their batting. Ankit Kumar's explosive 25 gave the Lions momentum before rain intervened. The match ended via DLS method, delighting fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Key Points: West Delhi Lions Beat New Delhi Tigers in Rain-Hit DPL Clash

  • West Delhi Lions won by 15 runs via DLS in rain-hit match
  • Vaibhav Rawal top-scored with 64 for Tigers
  • Manan Bhardwaj took 3/12 to stifle Tigers' batting
  • Ankit Kumar's quick 25 set Lions' chase before rain interruption
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West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers in rain-hit match of DPL Season 2

West Delhi Lions defeated New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs via DLS method in a rain-affected DPL Season 2 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

"Manan Bhardwaj's 3/12 was crucial in restricting the Tigers to 138 – DPL Report"

New Delhi, August 16

West Delhi Lions defeated New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs as per the DLS method in a rain-interrupted match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Chasing a modest total of 139 runs, the Lions lost Krish Yadav in the first over of their innings, however Ankit Kumar kept the scoreboard ticking as he smashed 25 off 14, including 4 fours and a six, before departing in the fifth over.

Notably, Ayush Doseja (13*) and captain Nitish Rana (8*) were in the middle with scoreboard reading 61/2 when rain decided to play spoilsport in the eighth over, as per a release from DPL.

Earlier, the New Delhi Tigers posted a total of 138 for 8 in 20 overs after they were asked to bat first. The match, witnessed by enthusiastic fans at the iconic venue, showcased disciplined bowling from the Lions in the first innings of a high-stakes contest.

New Delhi Tigers struggled to build momentum as the top order collapsed in the initial overs. Vaibhav Rawal anchored the innings with a composed 64 off 50 balls, punctuated by 5 boundaries and 2 sixes. Captain Himmat Singh contributed 30 runs from 30 deliveries, providing stability in the middle order.

Early wickets fell quickly, with opener Shivam Gupta bowled for a duck on the very first ball, followed by Parth Bali and Dhruv Kaushik also departing within the powerplay. The Lions' bowling attack, spearheaded by Manan Bhardwaj (3/12 in 3 overs), was relentless, while Anirudh Chowdhary (2/26) and Shubham Dubey (2/25) complemented the effort with timely breakthroughs to restrict the Tigers.

Despite late resistance from Lakshay Thareja (13* off 9 balls), the Tigers concluded their innings with a modest total.

- ANI

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Priya S
Disappointed with Tigers' batting collapse. Vaibhav Rawal played well but needed more support from other batsmen. The top order needs to step up if they want to compete in this tournament.
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Rohit P
Rain ruined what could have been an exciting chase! Ankit Kumar was looking dangerous with that 25 off 14. DPL should consider reserve days for important matches. #CricketLovers
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Kavya N
The bowling attack from West Delhi Lions was clinical! Special mention to Shubham Dubey and Anirudh Chowdhary for their tight spells. Fielding was also sharp today. Well done team! 👏
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Michael C
As a neutral observer, I must say the quality of cricket in DPL is improving each season. The Arun Jaitley Stadium looked packed - great to see such enthusiasm for domestic cricket!
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Shreya B
The Tigers' middle order needs to show more intent. Himmat Singh's 30 off 30 was too slow for T20 cricket. In modern cricket, you need to maintain at least 7-8 runs per over consistently.
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Vikram M
Great to see local talent getting platform through DPL. Players like Ankit Kumar and Manan Bhardw

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