DPL 2025 : Full match highlights and top performers—match 26
Himmat Singh’s explosive 46 and Lakshay Thareja’s unbeaten 42 powered the New Delhi Tigers to a dominant 8-wicket win over the North Delhi Strikers.
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Match Information
- Match: North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers26th Match, Delhi Premier League 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Toss: New Delhi Tigers (bowl)
- Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
The New Delhi Tigers showcased a vicious all-round performance that led to an easy 8-wicket victory against the North Delhi Strikers in Delhi. The Tigers chose to field first, and their bowlers completely strangled the Strikers to only 124/9 as Yashjeet (3/15) and Pradyuman Sanan (2/29) ran through the top order of the Strikers, with Vaibhav Kandpal (45 off 32) battling alone to build some momentum.
North Delhi Strikers Innings: 124/9 in 20 overs
The Strikers' collapse was rapid, dropping to 46/5 in the first 9 overs. Vaibhav Kandpal put together a counterattacking 45 to keep the scoreboard moving, while Arjun Rapria chipped in with a quick-fire 29 off 24. But numerous wickets throughout the death overs meant a dismal finish for the Strikers.
NDS Batting Highlights:
- Vaibhav Kandpal - 45 (32)
- Arjun Rapria - 29 (24)
- Arnav Bugga - 28 (20)
NDT Bowling Highlights:
- Yashjeet - 3/15 (4)
- Pradyuman Sanan - 2/29 (4)
- Pankaj Jaswal - 2/24 (4)
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New Delhi Tigers innings: 125/2 in 13 overs (target: 125)
The Tigers easily chased the target despite the early loss of Shivam Gupta for a first-ball duck. Lakshay Thareja hit an unbeaten 42 off 31 balls and put together a 78-run partnership with Captain Himmat Singh, who smashed 46 off just 25 balls. Vaibhav Rawal finished it off with a quick 27* off 22 balls, completing the chase convincingly with 42 balls to spare.
NDT batting highlights:
- Himmat Singh - 46 (25)
- Lakshay Thareja - 42* (31)
- Vaibhav Rawal - 27* (22)
NDS bowling highlights:
- Harshit Rana - 2/30 (4)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Delhi Strikers | 124/9 | 20 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| New Delhi Tigers | 125/2 | 13 | Won by 8 wickets |
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Lakshay Thareja – 42* (31)
- Best Batter: Himmat Singh – 46 (25)
- Best Bowler: Yashjeet – 3/15 (4)
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