DPL 2025 Final: CDK vs WDL head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
A high-stakes finale awaits as Central Delhi Kings and West Delhi Lions battle for their maiden DPL 2025 crown at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is upon us, on Sunday, August 31, Central Delhi Kings vs. West Delhi Lions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, at 7:00 PM IST. Both teams are looking for their first DPL title so this is a so-called blockbuster finale to conclude a thrilling season.
Central Delhi Kings earned their spot in the grand finale after outclassing East Delhi Riders in a rain-affected Qualifier 1. With a few days of rest and preparation, Jonty Sidhu’s side will aim to replicate their composed performances and clinch the championship. West Delhi Lions, however, have taken the tougher path, completing a tough Eliminator victory against South Delhi Superstarz before overcoming the fearsome competitor East Delhi Riders in Qualifier 2. Having that game behind them, full of belief and form, WDL will be hoping they can still get this fairy tale story and lift the trophy!
CDK vs WDL: Head-to-head record
- Matches played: 03
- CDK wins: 02
- WDL wins: 01
- Tied/No Result: 00
While CDK has the advantage in their previous meetings, WDL has shown in the past that they can rise to the occasion at crucial moments in knockout games.
CDK vs WDL: Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has certainly had plenty of runs during the knockout matches this year, and chasing sides have been victorious in all three matches so far. The surface allows a bit of balance, with help for bowlers, but batters have mostly dictated the temper. The team that wins the toss will probably want to bowl first, but the pressure of the final could potentially influence the decision, based on conditions of the surface at the time of starting.
See Also: DPL 2025 Final: Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions live streaming & where to watch
CDK vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs
Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Aaryavir Sehwag, Kaushal Suman (wk), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (c), Jasvir Sehrawat, Aditya Bhandari, Simarjeet Singh, Tejas Baroka, Money Grewal, Gavinsh Khurana, Arun Pundir
West Delhi Lions (WDL): Ankit Kumar, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Mayank Gusain, Hrithik Shokeen, Manan Bhardwaj, Anirudh Chowdhary, Ravneet Tanwar, Bhangwan Singh, Shubham Dubey
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