Thrilling Super Over Decides Delhi Premier League Clash Between Tigers and Warriors
Exciting Encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) delivered its first Super Over as the New Delhi Tigers faced off against the Outer Delhi Warriors in a nail-biting match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Warriors emerged victorious in a dramatic finish.
Tigers' Strong Start with Himmat and Lakshay
New Delhi Tigers managed to score 156 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 15 overs, a total adjusted due to rain interruptions. The innings began poorly for the Tigers, who found themselves at 37/2 by the sixth over before rain halted play.
Post-break, captain Himmat Singh and Lakshay Thareja turned the game around with a remarkable partnership of 101 runs. Himmat showcased his batting prowess, scoring 61 runs off just 25 balls, including five sixes and four fours, putting pressure on the Warriors' bowlers.
Lakshay supported well, finishing not out on 62 from 41 balls, helping the Tigers set a competitive score. For the Warriors, Siddhant Sharma stood out with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in three overs, while the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain the partnership.
Warriors Fight Back to Tie the Match
In their chase, the Outer Delhi Warriors started steadily but faced a setback as the Tigers' bowlers took regular wickets, leaving them at 80/5 and in a tough spot.
Monu Shukla, however, ignited a thrilling counterattack, scoring 45 runs off just 17 balls, which brought the Warriors back into contention. The match reached a tense climax as they needed nine runs in the final over.
Shivam Sharma began the over with a boundary and followed it with a single. A no-ball on the third delivery provided a free hit, shifting the momentum towards the Warriors. Just when victory seemed close, a run-out of Siddhant Sharma left the Warriors needing one run off the last ball. In a dramatic twist, Himmat Singh fumbled the ball, which inadvertently hit the stumps, resulting in a run-out and sending the match into the first Super Over of the DPL 2026.
Warriors Triumph in the Super Over
During the Super Over, the Outer Delhi Warriors set a challenging target of 20 runs, with Monu Shukla once again making a significant contribution. The New Delhi Tigers began their chase well, with Himmat Singh hitting a massive six off the first ball. However, he was dismissed on the next delivery, leaving the Tigers needing 15 runs from the last four balls.
In a quick succession of events, Hrithik Shokeen was caught by the wicketkeeper, leading to the Tigers being all out and handing the Warriors a thrilling victory.