North Delhi Strikers Triumph in DPL 2026 Women's Championship
North Delhi Strikers Claim DPL 2026 Women's Title
The North Delhi Strikers (Women) emerged victorious in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 Women's tournament, defeating the South Delhi Superstarz (Women) by six wickets in the final held at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
Chasing a target of 123 runs, the Strikers successfully reached 128/4 in just 19 overs, securing the prestigious championship.
Superstarz Set a Modest Target
Earlier in the match, the South Delhi Superstarz managed to score 122 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Shweta Sehrawat was the top scorer with 31 runs off 32 balls, including three boundaries. Wicketkeeper Nishika Singh contributed significantly with an unbeaten 39 runs from 30 balls, featuring four fours and a six. The Strikers' bowlers executed a disciplined strategy, effectively limiting the Superstarz's scoring opportunities. Priya Mishra, Nazma, Archana, Reshika Beniwal, and Apeksha Anand each took a wicket, with Apeksha being particularly economical, allowing only 13 runs in her four-over spell.
Strikers' Strategic Chase Leads to Victory
The North Delhi Strikers started their innings with a positive approach, highlighted by Upasana Yadav's quick nine runs off eight balls, which included two boundaries. However, the Superstarz quickly retaliated, taking two early wickets and leaving the Strikers at 15/2.
Captain Ayushi Soni and Archana then formed a crucial partnership to stabilize the innings. Ayushi scored 43 runs off 39 balls, while Archana added 40 runs off 36 balls, featuring four fours and a six.
As the match progressed, North Delhi required 20 runs from the last four overs, keeping the tension high. Nevertheless, Nazma maintained her composure, finishing with an unbeaten 24 runs off 19 balls, including four boundaries. Samaira Raghav sealed the victory with a quick seven runs off six balls, which included a six. The North Delhi Strikers crossed the finish line in the penultimate over, celebrating a memorable six-wicket win and claiming the DPL 2026 Women's championship.