DPL 2025 : Full match highlights and top performers—match 24
Yash Dhull’s explosive century powered Central Delhi Kings to a thrilling 15-run DLS win over North Delhi Strikers in a rain-shortened run-fest.
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Match Details
- Match: Central Delhi Kings vs North Delhi Strikers – 24th Match, Delhi Premier League 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Toss: North Delhi Strikers (bowl)
- Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Central Delhi Kings outlasted North Delhi Strikers by 15 runs (DLS – 16-over match) in a high-scoring rain-affected match of the Delhi Premier League 2025. Batting first, Kings posted 197/7 in 16 overs, led by a brilliant century from Yash Dhull. Despite a solid chase led by a fifty from Sarthak Ranjan, the Strikers could only reach 182/9 as Simarjeet Singh and Money Grewal held their discipline well in the last overs.
Central Delhi Kings Innings: 197/7 in 16 overs
After taking an early loss of Siddharth Joon, CDK got propelled by a phenomenal innings. Yash Dhull was 105 off 51 balls with a strike rate of 205.88, as he smashed 11 fours and 4 sixes. He was well supported by Yugal Saini, who made a quick-fire 63 off 28 balls, getting Kings close to 200 in a reduced innings. The North Delhi bowlers were taken to task, acknowledging that captain Harshit Rana (3/35) also endured spoils, as he was snatched of wickets.
Central Delhi Kings Batting Highlights:
- Yash Dhull – 105 (51)
- Yugal Saini – 63 (28)
- Siddharth Joon – 16 (9)
North Delhi Strikers Bowling Highlights:
- Harshit Rana – 3/35 (4)
- Arjun Rapria – 3/30 (2)
- Kuldip Yadav – 1/36 (3)
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North Delhi Strikers Innings: 182/9 in 16 overs (Target: 198)
Despite a tough chase, Sarthak Ranjan blitzed 52 off 26 balls, and Vaibhav Kandpal (34 off 21) and Arnav Bugga (43 off 13) provided useful contributions until wickets fell at regular intervals in the middle overs, ultimately hurting their chase by matching the required scoring rate. At one stage, they needed only 35 of 18.
Simarjeet Singh (2/47) and Tejas Baroka (2/36) were able to provide crucial breakthroughs to secure victory for the Kings.
North Delhi Strikers Batting Highlights:
- Sarthak Ranjan - 52 (26)
- Arnav Bugga - 43 (13)
- Vaibhav Kandpal - 34 (21)
Central Delhi Kings Bowling Highlights:
- Simarjeet Singh - 2/47 (4)
- Tejas Baroka - 2/36 (3)
- Money Grewal - 1/42 (3)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Delhi Kings | 197/7 | 16 | Won by 15 runs (DLS Method) |
| North Delhi Strikers | 182/9 | 16 | Lost by 15 runs (DLS Method) |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Yash Dhull – 105 (51)
- Best Batter: Yash Dhull – 105 (51)
- Best Bowler: Harshit Rana – 3/35 (4) (on losing side)
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