Umpire Injured in Delhi Premier League T20 Match

Serious Injury During T20 Match

Delhi: A frightening incident unfolded during a T20 match in the Delhi Premier League when an on-field umpire sustained severe injuries and was subsequently admitted to the ICU. The injury occurred when a batsman's powerful shot struck him directly in the face.

The event transpired in a match between the East Delhi Riders and the New Delhi Tigers. Batsman Lakshay Thareja from the New Delhi Tigers delivered a straight drive that hit umpire Dharmesh Bharadwaj.

This incident took place in the 18th over while the New Delhi Tigers were pursuing a target of 193 runs. Left-arm spinner Ashish Meena was bowling when Thareja hit the ball with great force. Despite Dharmesh's attempt to duck, the ball was too fast and struck him hard on the right cheek.

Immediate medical assistance was required, and he was rushed to a hospital where he was placed in the intensive care unit (ICU). This was not the first time he faced such an incident; he had previously been hit on the shoulder during another league match.

In the match, the East Delhi Riders batted first, scoring 192 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Vansh Mehra (35), Arpit Rana (33), Mayank Rawat (40), and Suryansh Raina (33). For the New Delhi Tigers, Rishabh Sharma claimed 3 wickets for 34 runs, while Lakshman took 2 for 31. In response, the New Delhi Tigers were bowled out for 156 runs in 19.2 overs, resulting in a loss by 36 runs.