In a rain-affected thrilling match, the South Delhi Superstarz burst into the Delhi Premier League playoff with a thrilling 8-wicket victory against Purani Dilli 6. In pursuit of a monstrous 134 in a 7-over chase, the Superstarz reached the target with one ball to spare in what became a boundary-filled extravaganza on Wednesday.
Blazing Start Sets the Tone
Openers Tejasvi Dahiya and Anmol Sharma started swinging hard with pure purpose, making the powerplay a one-man hitting show. The two went on carnage against the bowlers, crossing the fastest team fifty of the tournament in no time. Their stand produced a whopping 122 runs off just 5.5 overs, leaving the rivals in awe and searching for answers.
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Dahiya was ultimately dismissed for a jaw-dropping 69 off 21 balls, doing most of the damage. Although there was a momentary stutter in the last over when Vision Panchal was run out for six, Sharma kept his cool. With 2 balls to go and a few runs still left, he hit a mighty six over long-on to wrap it up in style. Sharma went without loss on 56 off a mere 17 balls, piloting his side to safety with a steady head and a strong bat.
Lakra Shines For Purani Dilli 6
Earlier, it was Dev Lakra who lit up the stadium for Purani Dilli 6 after early jolts threatened to derail their innings. The match got underway after a rain delay, and South Delhi’s Aman Bharti struck early, removing both Vansh Bedi and Samarth Seth in the opening over. But Lakra and Yug Gupta turned the game on its head with a ferocious counterattack.
Their 117-run partnership at the third wicket arrived at breakneck pace, while Gupta contributed with a fiery 38 off 14 deliveries before his innings was terminated by a run-out. Lakra, though, was in a different class altogether, scoring an unbeaten 85 off just 23 deliveries. His powerful hitting and mighty sixes set the crowd abuzz as Purani Dilli 6 registered a menacing 133/3 in 7 overs.
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Playoff Ticket Punched
Despite having a towering target, South Delhi Superstarz demonstrated grit and class, chasing down the victory and earning a place in the playoffs. Their aggressive batting and composure under pressure now make them solid favorites to enter the business end of the tournament.
