West Delhi Lions Triumph Over Central Delhi Kings in a DPL Nail-Biter

In a high-stakes match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the West Delhi Lions emerged victorious against the Central Delhi Kings in a thrilling contest, winning by a narrow margin of 3 runs. The Lions, batting first, managed to score 178/8, with Krish Yadav leading the charge with a brilliant 85 off 60 balls. Hrithik Shokeen and Ravneet Tanwar contributed crucial runs to bolster the Lions’ total. The Kings’ bowlers, spearheaded by Arun Pundir, who took 2/16 in 4 overs, kept the Lions in check during the middle overs. Chasing 179 for victory, the Central Delhi Kings faced early setbacks before Yash Dhull stabilized the innings with a well-played 72 off 49 balls. He formed a crucial 79-run partnership with Jonty Sidhu, who scored 56 off 41 balls. Aditya Bhandari’s late surge with 23 off 12 balls added to the drama, but the Lions’ bowlers, including Shivank Vashisht (1/16 in 3 overs), applied pressure in the death overs. The final over saw the Kings needing 7 runs, but Anirudh Chowdhary held his nerve, conceding only 3 runs and dismissing Jonty Sidhu. Chowdhary’s exceptional performance in the final over secured the win for the Lions, making it a memorable encounter in the DPL 2025 season.