South Delhi Superstarz Clinches Victory Against North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2026

In an exhilarating match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, South Delhi Superstarz defeated North Delhi Strikers by four wickets in the DPL 2026. North Delhi set a formidable target of 208 runs, led by captain Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Dabas. Despite early setbacks, captain Ayush Badoni's stellar performance kept South Delhi in contention. The match concluded dramatically as Dabas secured the win with a six, finishing unbeaten. This victory adds two crucial points to South Delhi's campaign.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 20, 2026, 00:10 IST

Exciting Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium

In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, South Delhi Superstarz triumphed over North Delhi Strikers by four wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026. This victory secured two crucial points for South Delhi.

North Delhi Strikers Set a Challenging Target

Batting first, North Delhi Strikers managed to score a competitive 207 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Dabas were instrumental in this achievement. Sarthak showcased his form with a brisk 45 runs off 23 balls, while Dabas delivered an impressive 78 runs from 38 balls. Their partnership of 107 runs for the opening wicket set a strong foundation. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals after Sarthak's dismissal, Arjun Rapria's late innings contribution of 27 runs off 11 balls helped push the total past 200, setting the stage for an exciting chase.

Bowling Highlights for South Delhi

Divansh Rawat emerged as the leading bowler for South Delhi, claiming 3 wickets for just 22 runs in four overs. Ankit Dabas also made a significant impact, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs.

Superstarz's Chase and Dramatic Finish

In pursuit of 208 runs, South Delhi Superstarz faced early challenges, finding themselves at 50 runs for 3 wickets. Captain Ayush Badoni stepped up, forming a crucial partnership with Tejasvi Dahiya, who contributed 28 runs off 19 balls. Despite losing more wickets, Badoni's remarkable innings of 90 runs off 47 balls kept the chase alive. However, his dismissal added tension to the match as he edged a delivery from Ajay Yadav to the wicketkeeper, leaving the team in a precarious situation.

With 9 runs required from the final over, the pressure mounted on the Superstarz. Dabas, however, delivered a spectacular finish, hitting a six on the first ball of the over. He maintained his composure, finishing the match unbeaten with 26 runs off just 10 balls, leading his team to victory with three balls remaining.