Top 3 reasons why Outer Delhi Warriors lost to North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2025 match 9

North Delhi Strikers beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 19 runs in Match 9 in the DPL 2025 in Arun Jaitley Stadium. North Delhi batted first and set a daunting target of 163/7 in 20 overs, with an explosive half-century from Sarthak Ranjan. The Outer Delhi Warriors fought hard but could only achieve 144/9 despite showing some fight in the middle order. Here are the key reasons why the Outer Delhi Warriors lost.

1. Explosive Start by North Delhi’s Top Order

North Delhi won the toss and elected to bat first, expecting momentum from the opening salvo. Sarthak Ranjan hit 7 fours and 5 sixes in his 50 balls and scored 77; thus, they set the tone for a competitive total. Vaibhav Kandpal contributed 38 off 33 balls and was able to maintain the rhythm while also rotating the strike well. with Arjun Rapria’s quick 17 off 9* finishing the innings strongly at 163/7—a total that proved to be match-winning.

2. Inconsistent Batting and Lack of Finishing

The Outer Delhi Warriors were unable to create lasting partnerships. They lost early wickets and failed to stabilize the innings. While there was some intent from Keshav Dabas (40 off 26) and Sanat Sangwan (32 off 33), others did not help them and, with poor strike rotation, created pressure on themselves. At the end, the Warriors were not able to give the required boost and thus ended up with 144/9 in 20 overs—still 19 runs short of the target.

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3. Strikers’ Disciplined and Impactful Bowling

North Delhi’s bowling unit was absolutely brilliant under pressure; they bowled tight and took wickets at the crucial stages. Kuldip Yadav was very accurate with 3/32, while Harshit Rana, the captain, led with 2/24. Vikas Dixit, with his 4 overs, made a huge contribution by getting 3/19, breaking the momentum of the Warrior in the middle overs. Their consistency and control never allowed Outer Delhi to chase the total.