East Delhi Riders Women were defeated by Central Delhi Queens in Match 2 of the WDPL 2025 by 7 wickets. Batting first, the Riders were bowled out for 88 inside 16.4 overs, with only Priya Punia (22 off 19), Mayuri (15 off 24), and Vanshika Lila (15 off 8) making any contributions. The Queens’ bowlers were terrific, especially Nidhi Mahto, who took 5/20. In reply, the Queens chased down the target in 15 overs, thanks to Deeksha Sharma’s fluent 45 off 40 and Nishika Singh’s steady 22 off 24. Here are the key reasons why East Delhi Riders Women lost the match.

1. Top-order failure and lack of runs

The Riders’ batting order could not withstand the disciplined bowling of the Queens. Apart from Priya Punia’s brisk 22 off 19, the batting top order largely crumbled, and the side was in duress early. Without any batter crossing 25, the Riders’ innings never took flight, and they finished with a well below par score of 88.

2. Nidhi Mahto’s destructive spell

Central Delhi Queens were boosted by Nidhi Mahto’s exceptional bowling. She ripped through the Riders’ lineup, taking 5/20 in just 4 overs. Her strikes at regular intervals prevented any partnerships from forming, and this proved to be the game-changing factor.

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3. Ineffective defense by Riders’ bowlers

Although Vanshika Lila (2/8) and Purva Siwach (1/13) were able to make breakthroughs, the Riders' bowlers did not have the penetration required. Deeksha Sharma's resolute 45 and Nishika Singh's 22 saw a comfortable chase. It was an impossible task, given that they did not build pressure or defend a small score.