In Match 23 of the DPL 2025, the New Delhi Tigers were defeated by the West Delhi Lions by 15 runs using the DLS method at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After putting the Lions as a target, the Tigers could score only 138/8. Vaibhav Rawal’s 64 and Himmat Singh’s 30 were the only bright spots. Rain interruptions later tilted the game in Lions’ favor, as they reached 61/2 in 7.1 overs, securing victory when the chase was revised. Here are the main reasons why the New Delhi Tigers lost the match:

1. Manan Bhardwaj’s match-winning spell

West Delhi Lions’ Manan Bhardwaj, the spinner, was the star performer who transformed the game with a figure of 3/12. Bhardwaj’s tight line and length broke the Tigers’ middle order, restricting them to a below-par total, His impact performance he won the Player of the Match.

2. Rain and DLS disruption

The rain interruptions shortened the contest and the DLS method came into play, working against the Tigers. The West Delhi Lions were in no danger at 61/2 in 7.1 overs when the match was called off. The altered situation effectively closed the door to any possible comeback for NDT.

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3. Lack of batting depth from New Delhi Tigers

After Rawal and Himmat’s steadfast innings, the rest of the Tigers' batsmen faltered. The other players failed to increase the pace of the innings; thus, the team was left with a disappointing total. The lack of depth turned out to be expensive when the conditions changed in the Lions’ favor.