Central Delhi Queens Conclude DPL 2026 with Victory Over East Delhi Riders

Queens Secure Win in Final Match

The Central Delhi Queens wrapped up their 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) season on a high note, defeating the East Delhi Riders by 41 runs. Batting first, the Queens set a target of 138 runs, finishing their innings at 138/9 over the course of 20 overs.

Nidhi Mahto Shines for the Queens

Despite no other batter making a significant contribution, Nidhi Mahto's explosive performance was pivotal. According to a DPL press release, she scored an impressive 80 runs off just 33 deliveries, consistently finding the boundary and putting pressure on the East Delhi bowlers.

Bowling Highlights for East Delhi

For the East Delhi Riders, bowlers Bharti Rawal and Vanshika Lila stood out, each taking three wickets and limiting the scoring opportunities for the Queens.

East Delhi's Chase Falls Short

In their response, the East Delhi Riders faced early setbacks, collapsing to 36/4 by the ninth over. However, Simran Bahadur and Purva Siwach attempted to stabilize the innings, adding 46 runs for the fifth wicket, which briefly rekindled hopes for a comeback.

Simran scored 29 runs off 38 balls before being dismissed, leaving the Riders in a precarious position. Purva fought valiantly, finishing not out at 30 runs from 30 balls, but lacked sufficient support from her teammates. Deeksha Sharma emerged as the standout bowler for Central Delhi, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs in four overs, effectively sealing the victory for the Queens.