Tejasvi Dahiya turned the tables for South Delhi with unbeaten score of 70 from a mere 30 deliveries as he led his team to a nail-biting three-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in a rain-suspended 16-over encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.
Early Collapse Threatens Chase
Pursuing a steep target of 140 from 16 overs, the Superstarz were rocked early in the innings. The top-order collapse and the loss of skipper Ayush Badoni saw them lose three vital wickets within the first five overs. Their plight was made worse when set batter Anmol Sharma was dismissed in the 10th over, with the side still requiring more than 70 runs with only six overs left.
Dahiya’s Late Heroics Seal The Deal
Entering at No. 5, Tejasvi Dahiya turned the tables with a staggering counterattack. Showing nerves of steel, Dahiya hit six towering sixes and four boundaries to put the Superstarz in winning position. Requiring 7 runs from the last two balls, he hit a six off the ball prior to the last, then did it again to seal the match in style, turning the game around.
Sumit Kumar Beniwal also made a useful cameo, compiling 19 runs from only 7 balls to give momentum at the backend.
Warriors Bowlers Shine In Patches
Outer Delhi Warriors had their share of success with the ball, though, as Suyash Sharma and Anshuman Hooda picked up two wickets each, and Harsh Tyagi impressed with a tight spell, yielding only 15 runs from his three overs and picking up a vital wicket.
Playing first, the Warriors were unable to establish any long-standing alliances, as the Superstarz bowlers kept the heat on during the innings. Sanat Sangwan provided a fleeting burst with a quick 26 off 14 balls, while Dhruv Singh scored 42 off 31 balls with four fours and two sixes. Shivam Sharma chipped in 21 off 14 balls from the lower order to take the total to a respectable 139/8 in 16 overs.
Superstarz Bowlers Make Decisive Breakthroughs
South Delhi Superstarz bowling attack kept the Warriors under tight leash with controlled lines and consistent wickets. Aman Bharti was especially impressive, finishing with a close three-over spell, while Sumit Kumar Beniwal was not only useful with the bat but also made crucial breakthroughs as a bowler.
