Outer Delhi Warriors dominantly defeated North Delhi Strikers by seven wickets in an high-scoring Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Warriors secured two crucial points for themselves in the tournament with the victory.
Strikers Post Competitive Total
Batting first, North Delhi Strikers came back from a stuttering start to reach a fighting 193/6 in 20 overs. The innings was supported by Vaibhav Kandpal, who scored a smooth knock of 73 off 40 balls, balancing calculated risks with clean striking.
He was well-supported by Arjun Rapria (33 off 19), while Gagan Vats added late pressure with a short but explosive cameo – 18 off only 4 balls. But they still fell a little short of crossing the 200-run mark.
Siddhant Sharma Leads The Bowling Charge
For Warriors, Siddhant Sharma made significant contributions with the ball, picking up 3 for 24 from his four overs. His timely strikes interrupted partnerships and denied the Strikers their chance to make maximum out of the death overs.
Warriors’ Chase Off To A Shaky Start
Pursuing 194, the Warriors lost their opener Sanat Sangwan early to Harshit Rana, who bowled him for a duck. But the early jolt didn’t upset their strategy for long.
Arya and Drall Counterattack in Style
Priyansh Arya and Rishabh Drall joined together to stabilize the innings and mount a counterattack. The duo scored 67 runs for the second wicket, turning the game back in favor of the Warriors. Drall scored a good 38 from 25 balls in a vital supporting role before being caught out.
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Arya’s Powerful Knock Sets the Tone
Arya was the top scorer with the bat, scoring a sizzling 76 off a mere 30 deliveries. His attacking game tore apart the bowling plans of the Strikers and put the rate required in order. He got caught by Sarthak Ranjan eventually off Vikas Dixit, but the platform for a win was well and truly established.
Dabas And Dhruv Finish The Job
With the equation easily within sight, Keshav Dabas and Dhruv Singh made sure that there were no mis-steps in the latter part. Dabas was unbeaten on 46 off 35, while Dhruv contributed with a strong 26 off 17, as the Warriors wrapped up the chase in just 18 overs.
