DPL 2025 : Full match highlights and top performers—Finals
West Delhi Lions were crowned DPL 2025 champions after Nitish Rana’s all-round brilliance powered them to a 6-wicket win over Central Delhi Kings in the final.
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Match details
- Match: Central Delhi Kings v West Delhi Lions, Final, Delhi Premier League 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date: Sunday, August 2025
- Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and chose to bowl
- Result: West Delhi Lions won by 6 wickets
Match summary
West Delhi Lions defended their Delhi Premier League 2025 title by defeating Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets in the championship at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Batting first, Central Delhi Kings scored 173/7 in 20 overs, with Yugal Saini’s 65 off 48 and Pranshu Vijayran’s explosive 50* off 24 ending the innings on a high note after falling to 78/6 earlier. The lower order kept the momentum and negotiated against good bowling from Nitish Rana (1/16) and Manan Bhardwaj (1/11), who both achieved tight spells.
In reply, West Delhi Lions comfortably achieved their target with 175/4 in 18 overs, led by captain Nitish Rana’s match-winning 79 off 49* alongside Hrithik Shokeen’s blistering 42 off 27*. After losing early wickets, the Lions regained control of the run chase and happily took the Championship title with 12 balls remaining.
Central Delhi Kings Innings – 173/7 (20 Overs)
After losing two early wickets, Kings' innings eventually recovered with a brilliant half-century from Yugal Saini and an explosive unbeaten innings from Pranshu Vijayran, posting a competitive total.
Batting highlights:
- Yugal Saini - 65 (48)
- Pranshu Vijayran - 50* (24)
- Siddharth Joon - 10 (7)
- Aryan Rana - 21 (12)
Bowling highlights (WDL):
- Nitish Rana - 1/16 (4 overs)
- Manan Bhardwaj - 1/11 (3 overs)
- Shivank Vashisht - 2/12 (2 overs)
- Shubham Dubey - 1/42 (4 overs)
West Delhi Lions Innings – 175/4 (18 Overs)
A precarious start for the Lions, losing 3 wickets for just 5 runs in the first 5 overs. They recovered well through their skipper Rana, who played aggressively by hitting boundaries and running hard for singles.
Batting highlights:
- Nitish Rana - 79* (49)
- Hrithik Shokeen - 42* (27)
- Krish Yadav - 13 (9)
- Mayank Gusain - 15 (11)
Bowling highlights (CDK):
- Simarjeet Singh - 2/35 (4 overs)
- Arun Pundir - 1/39 (4 overs)
- Tejas Baroka - 1/21 (4 overs)
Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Delhi Kings | 173/7 | 20.0 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| West Delhi Lions | 175/4 | 18.0 | Won by 6 wickets |
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Nitish Rana | 79* (49) & 1/16 (4 overs) |
| Best Batter | Nitish Rana | 79* (49) |
| Best Bowler | Shivank Vashisht | 2/12 (2 overs) |
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