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South Delhi Superstarz clinched a tense 15-run win in a rain-affected Women's DPL match. Captain Shweta Sehrawat was the star, blasting an unbeaten 31 off just 14 balls to set a challenging total. Despite a bright start from East Delhi's openers, their chase fell apart as wickets tumbled regularly. Medhavi Bidhuri's brilliant bowling spell of 2/9 sealed the victory for the Superstarz.

Key Points: Shweta Sehrawat Powers South Delhi Superstarz Past East Delhi Riders

  • Shweta Sehrawat's match-winning 31 not out from just 14 deliveries
  • Medhavi Bidhuri's superb bowling spell of 2 wickets for 9 runs
  • East Delhi Riders' chase faltered after a solid opening partnership
  • Rain reduced the contest to an 8-overs-per-side thriller
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Women's DPL: Shweta Sehrawat stars as South Delhi Superstarz beat East Delhi Riders by 15 runs in rain-curtailed clash

Captain Shweta Sehrawat's explosive 31* off 14 balls leads South Delhi Superstarz to a 15-run victory over East Delhi Riders in a rain-shortened Women's DPL thriller.

"The captain smashed an unbeaten 31 off just 14 balls, laced with two sixes and two fours - Match Report"

New Delhi, Aug 19

A blistering knock from skipper Shweta Sehrawat guided South Delhi Superstarz (W) to a 15-run victory over East Delhi Riders (W) in a rain-affected contest reduced to eight overs per side at the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL).

Asked to bat first, the Superstarz posted 73/3 in eight overs. The innings had a shaky start with Riya Soni (4) falling in the opening over and Tanisha Singh (6) departing in the fourth. But opener Chavvi Gupta (15 off 13, 2 fours) steadied the innings before Sehrawat took charge. The captain smashed an unbeaten 31 off just 14 balls, laced with two sixes and two fours, while Shivi Sharma (14 not out off 7, 1 six, 1 four) provided the perfect finishing touch, helping their side set a challenging target.

In reply, East Delhi Riders began brightly through Vanshika Lila (17 off 14) and Priya Punia (15 off 10), who stitched a solid opening stand. However, once the pair was dismissed, the chase unravelled as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. The Riders eventually managed only 58/7 in eight overs, falling well short of the target.

For the Superstarz, Medhavi Bidhuri delivered a brilliant spell, picking up 2 wickets for just 9 runs in her 2 overs, while for the Riders, Mayuri Singh, Purva Siwach, and Madhu Dhama claimed one wicket each.

In the end, it was Sehrawat’s explosive cameo that proved the decisive factor, ensuring South Delhi Superstarz walked away with a crucial win in the rain-hit clash.

Brief scores: South Delhi Superstarz (W) 73/3 in 8 overs (Shweta Sehrawat: 31*, Chhavi Gupta 15; Mayuri Singh 1-13 beat East Delhi Riderz (W) 58/7 in 8 overs (Vanshika Lila 17, Priya Punia 15; Medhavi Bidhuri 2-9) by 15 runs.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see women's cricket getting this platform in Delhi! The DPL is creating good opportunities for local talent. Medhavi Bidhuri's bowling figures were impressive too - 2/9 in 2 overs!
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Ananya R
East Delhi's middle order collapse cost them the match. They had a good start with Vanshika and Priya, but couldn't maintain the momentum. Need better finishing skills in T20 format.
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Michael C
Impressive strike rate from Sehrawat - over 200! In an 8-over game, every ball counts. Her partnership with Shivi Sharma at the end made the difference. Well played South Delhi!
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Sarah B
While the match was exciting, the rain interruptions are disappointing. Hope the organizers can find better scheduling or venues to minimize weather disruptions in future tournaments.
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Kavya N
Chhavi Gupta's 15 off 13 was crucial too! She stabilized the innings when they lost early wickets. Sometimes these supporting roles go unnoticed but are equally important 💪

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