New Delhi, August 26: Purani Dilli 6 delivered a commanding performance to defeat Outer Delhi Warriors by seven wickets in the high-stakes Eliminator of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, successfully booking their ticket to Qualifier 2.
Put into bat, Outer Delhi Warriors put up a respectable total of 179, but were ultimately bowled out in 19.4 overs. The batting lineup was anchored by Priyansh Arya, who crafted a valuable 57 off 32 deliveries, while Akshay Saini provided a late surge with a quick-fire 42 off 26 balls to give their innings a strong finish.
Purani Dilli 6’s bowlers put in a stellar shift to restrict the Warriors. Rajneesh Dadar led the charge with a three-wicket haul, though he went for 47 runs in his 3.4 overs. Udhav Mohan was highly economical, claiming two wickets for a mere 25 runs in four overs, while Dev Lakra also made an impact with the ball, securing two wickets for just 14 runs in two overs.
Chasing a target of 180, Purani Dilli 6 faced an early setback when Samarth Seth was dismissed for just five runs off four balls. However, Aryan Gaur and Dev Lakra quickly steadied the ship, forging a crucial 67-run partnership for the second wicket to take control of the run chase.
Gaur contributed a handy 36 off 23 balls, but it was Dev Lakra who unleashed an explosive batting masterclass. Smashing a brilliant 82 off just 32 deliveries, he peppered the boundaries with relentless aggression, driving Purani Dilli 6 into a position of absolute dominance.
As the chase reached its climax, captain Anuj Rawat stepped up to guide his team over the line. He remained unbeaten with a sensational 52 off 25 balls, sealing a thrilling seven-wicket victory in front of the crowds at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which is set to host upcoming international clashes between India and Afghanistan.
This vital victory keeps Purani Dilli 6’s campaign firmly on track in the DPL 2026. They are slated to face Central Delhi Kings in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the final to take on South Delhi Superstarz.
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