East Delhi Riders Secure Play-off Spot in DPL Season 2

New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) — In a dominant show of skill and strategy, East Delhi Riders marched into the play-offs of the Delhi Premier League Season 2, overcoming Purani Dilli 6 by 21 runs.

Setting up a target of 173, the Riders initiated their defense with precision, as Manjeet was dismissed for naught on the second ball of the chase. Navdeep Saini dialed up the pressure in the third over, removing Kush Nagpal (1) and intensifying Dilli 6's early struggles.

Despite valiant efforts from Samarth Seth, who scored a spirited 41 off 30 balls, Pranav Pant with a steady 29 off 25, and skipper Vansh Bedi leading from the front with 48 off 26, Purani Dilli 6's chase fell short. The innings culminated at 151/8 after 20 overs, never quite catching the momentum needed for victory.

Navdeep Saini was the linchpin of the Riders' bowling, delivering an impressive 3/21 in his four-over spell. He received ample support from his peers, ensuring Dilli 6's middle-order forays did not balloon into significant threats.

Earlier, electing to bat, East Delhi Riders laid a sturdy foundation through key innings from captain and wicketkeeper Anuj Rawat, who was unbeaten on 59 off 36, and Arpit Rana, who managed a well-paced 64 off 47. Their aggregate boosted the Riders to a formidable 172/6.

Clever strike rotations, proactive running, and strategic acceleration in the final overs underscored the Riders' inning, amplifying their batting success.

For Purani Dilli 6, Dev Lakra and Aayush Singh claimed two wickets each, while Rajneesh Dadar and Udhav Mohan secured one apiece. However, the disciplined approach of the Riders, coupled with their explosive end-overs batting, swung the match decisively in their favor.

Brief Scores: East Delhi Riders: 172/6 in 20 overs (Arpit Rana 64, Anuj Rawat 59, Aayush Singh 2/37). Purani Dilli 6: 151/8 in 20 overs (Vansh Bedi 48, Samarth Seth 41, Navdeep Saini 3/21).

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