South Delhi Superstarz Secure Playoffs with Thrilling Win

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) — In a high-octane seven-over clash truncated by rain, South Delhi Superstarz clinched a nail-biting victory over Purani Dilli 6, chasing down an imposing total of 134 with just one ball to spare. The thrilling win secured them two crucial points and a berth in the playoffs.

The Superstarz openers, Tejasvi Dahiya and Anmol Sharma, launched a furious assault, hitting boundaries with ease to rapidly bring up the tournament's fastest team fifty. Their astonishing opening partnership of 122 runs in just 5.5 overs left the Purani Dilli 6 side stunned.

Tejasvi was dismissed in the 6th over after a sensational knock of 69 runs from just 21 balls. Despite a minor setback in the final over when Vision Panchal fell for 6, Anmol Sharma displayed nerves of steel. Sharma, remaining unbeaten on 56 off 17 balls, dispatched a colossal six off the second-last ball to seal the victory for the Superstarz.

Earlier, the rain delayed proceedings, but Purani Dilli 6 capitalized fully on their seven-over limit. Despite a shaky start, with Aman Bharti striking twice early in his spell of 2/17, the middle order retaliated with aplomb. Dev Lakra and Yug Gupta engineered a breathtaking 117-run partnership for the third wicket.

While Gupta departed for an electrifying 38 off 14 due to a run-out mishap, Lakra kept his foot on the accelerator. His unbeaten 85 off a mere 23 balls, highlighted by several towering hits, elevated Purani Dilli 6 to a commanding score of 133/3 at the end of their innings.

Brief Scores: Purani Dilli 6: 133/3 in 7 overs (Dev Lakra 85 not out, Yug Gupta 38; Aman Bharti 2/17). South Delhi Superstarz: 134/2 in 6.5 overs (Tejasvi 69, Anmol Sharma 56 not out).

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