Match details

• Match: Central Delhi Kings v West Delhi Lions, Final, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Date: Sunday, August 2025
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and chose to bowl
• Result: West Delhi Lions won by 6 wickets

Match summary

West Delhi Lions defended their Delhi Premier League 2025 title by defeating Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets in the championship at Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

Batting first, Central Delhi Kings scored 173/7 in 20 overs, with Yugal Saini’s 65 off 48 and Pranshu Vijayran’s explosive 50* off 24 ending the innings on a high note after falling to 78/6 earlier. The lower order kept the momentum and negotiated against good bowling from Nitish Rana (1/16) and Manan Bhardwaj (1/11), who both achieved tight spells. 

In reply, West Delhi Lions comfortably achieved their target with 175/4 in 18 overs, led by captain Nitish Rana’s match-winning 79 off 49* alongside Hrithik Shokeen’s blistering 42 off 27*. After losing early wickets, the Lions regained control of the run chase and happily took the Championship title with 12 balls remaining.

Central Delhi Kings Innings – 173/7 (20 Overs)

After losing two early wickets, Kings' innings eventually recovered with a brilliant half-century from Yugal Saini and an explosive unbeaten innings from Pranshu Vijayran, posting a competitive total.

Batting highlights:

• Yugal Saini - 65 (48)
• Pranshu Vijayran - 50* (24)
• Siddharth Joon - 10 (7)
• Aryan Rana - 21 (12)

Bowling highlights (WDL):

• Nitish Rana - 1/16 (4 overs)
• Manan Bhardwaj - 1/11 (3 overs)
• Shivank Vashisht - 2/12 (2 overs)
• Shubham Dubey - 1/42 (4 overs)

West Delhi Lions Innings – 175/4 (18 Overs)

A precarious start for the Lions, losing 3 wickets for just 5 runs in the first 5 overs. They recovered well through their skipper Rana, who played aggressively by hitting boundaries and running hard for singles.

Batting highlights:

• Nitish Rana - 79* (49)
• Hrithik Shokeen - 42* (27)
• Krish Yadav - 13 (9)
• Mayank Gusain - 15 (11)

Bowling highlights (CDK):

• Simarjeet Singh - 2/35 (4 overs)
• Arun Pundir - 1/39 (4 overs)
• Tejas Baroka - 1/21 (4 overs)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

The title dreams of Central Delhi Kings ended with a loss by six wickets against West Delhi Lions in the DPL 2025 Final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. CDK batted first and posted 173/7 in their 20 overs due to Yugal Saini's 65 off 48 and a half-century by Pranshu Vijayran (50 not out off 24). CDK lost key wickets up front and didn't get the finishing push they required. The West Delhi Lions strolled past the modest total in 18 overs due to a stellar innings by Nitish Rana (79 off 49), finishing their innings with 2 overs to spare. The Lions were clearly superior with bat and ball and deserving winners. Below are the main reasons for the Central Delhi Kings' defeat:

1. Nitish Rana’s match-winning contribution

Nitish Rana led the chase with a solid 79 off 49 balls. He mixed power-hitting with intelligent strike manipulation to dictate the innings. His innings ensured WDL was in control of the game throughout.

2. CDK’s early collapse under spin pressure

Central Delhi Kings lost quick wickets despite good knocks later on. Shivank Vasisht (2/12) and Manan Bhardwaj (2/11) kept them in check during the middle overs. This pressure meant CDK couldn’t fully capitalize on Saini and Vijayran’s efforts.

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3. West Delhi’s incisive bowling and field strategy

Simarjeet Singh (2/35) gave the Lions early breakthroughs with the new ball. Their bowlers were able to strike at intervals to stop CDK's momentum. Their efforts in keeping CDK to 173/7 saw them put up a chaseable score.

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 Final will feature the Central Delhi Kings (CDK) squaring off against the West Delhi Lions (WDL) on Sunday, August 31, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Both teams are in search of their first DPL title as they meet in this exciting final. CDK are in the final on the back of their win over East Delhi Riders in Qualifier 1 and WDL defeated South Delhi Superstarz and EDR in knockout games to get there. The combination of CDK's consistency and WDL's momentum makes for an interesting final.

CDK vs WDL: Match Details

• Match: Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions
• Date: August 31, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Delhi Premier League 2025—Final

CDK vs WDL: Live Streaming Details

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CDK vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Aaryavir Sehwag, Kaushal Suman (wk), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (c), Jasvir Sehrawat, Aditya Bhandari, Simarjeet Singh, Tejas Baroka, Money Grewal, Gavinsh Khurana, Arun Pundir

West Delhi Lions (WDL): Ankit Kumar, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Mayank Gusain, Hrithik Shokeen, Manan Bhardwaj, Anirudh Chowdhary, Ravneet Tanwar, Bhangwan Singh, Shubham Dubey

The Final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is upon us, on Sunday, August 31, Central Delhi Kings vs. West Delhi Lions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, at 7:00 PM IST. Both teams are looking for their first DPL title so this is a so-called blockbuster finale to conclude a thrilling season.

Central Delhi Kings earned their spot in the grand finale after outclassing East Delhi Riders in a rain-affected Qualifier 1. With a few days of rest and preparation, Jonty Sidhu’s side will aim to replicate their composed performances and clinch the championship. West Delhi Lions, however, have taken the tougher path, completing a tough Eliminator victory against South Delhi Superstarz before overcoming the fearsome competitor East Delhi Riders in Qualifier 2. Having that game behind them, full of belief and form, WDL will be hoping they can still get this fairy tale story and lift the trophy!

CDK vs WDL: Head-to-head record

• Matches played: 03
• CDK wins: 02
  
• WDL wins: 01
  
• Tied/No Result: 00
  

While CDK has the advantage in their previous meetings, WDL has shown in the past that they can rise to the occasion at crucial moments in knockout games.

CDK vs WDL: Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has certainly had plenty of runs during the knockout matches this year, and chasing sides have been victorious in all three matches so far. The surface allows a bit of balance, with help for bowlers, but batters have mostly dictated the temper. The team that wins the toss will probably want to bowl first, but the pressure of the final could potentially influence the decision, based on conditions of the surface at the time of starting.

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CDK vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Aaryavir Sehwag, Kaushal Suman (wk), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (c), Jasvir Sehrawat, Aditya Bhandari, Simarjeet Singh, Tejas Baroka, Money Grewal, Gavinsh Khurana, Arun Pundir

West Delhi Lions (WDL): Ankit Kumar, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Mayank Gusain, Hrithik Shokeen, Manan Bhardwaj, Anirudh Chowdhary, Ravneet Tanwar, Bhangwan Singh, Shubham Dubey

Match Info

• Match: Central Delhi Kings v West Delhi Lions (Match 29)
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: Central Delhi Kings (bowl)
• Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 

West Delhi Lions barely held off North Delhi Strikers to give themselves a good chance of making the playoffs. Batting first, the Lions managed 172/6 with the help of an explosive opening innings from Arjun Khanna, who racked up a superb 54 (29), and a few more late runs in the death overs. The Strikers started well, chasing down 40 from their skipper, but the Lions’ bowlers in the middle overs managed to slow down their scoring rate. Although there were positive late innings from North Delhi, they ended up with 161/8, 11 runs too short. This win will boost West Delhirrstra strongly into the top three and keep their hopes of a knockout stage alive.

DPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 29)

Key Stats

Match Info

• Match: Central Delhi Kings v West Delhi Lions (Match 29)
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: Central Delhi Kings (bowl)
• Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 

After a dramatic finish, West Delhi Lions managed to beat Central Delhi Kings by just 3 runs. Taking the first turn at bat, WDL managed to score 178/8 due to some superb batting from Krish Yadav, who scored 85, while CDK's chase was knocked away by Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu before they fell short at 175/6 with some hitting in the last few overs. 

West Delhi Lions Innings: 178/8 in 20 overs 

The Lions got off to a steady start, where Krish Yadav was all set for a fluent 85 off 60 balls with boundaries and astute running. Ravneet Tanwar played a late cameo, scoring 38* (24) with some hard hitting and giving WDL a good score at the end. Although WDL lost some wickets in the middle order, their aggressive play came for them. For CDK Money, Grewal recorded a bowling figure of 3/46, with Arun Pundir's final score of 2/16 pitching in by constraining their scoring rate at vital moments of their innings. 

Batting Highlights:

• Krish Yadav – 85 (60)
• Ravneet Tanwar – 38 (24) 

Bowling Highlights:

• Money Grewal (3/46 4)
• Arun Pundir (2/16 4)

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Central Delhi Kings Innings: 175/6 in 20 overs (Target: 179)

CDK batting first chased down 179, but they found themselves in a commanding position through the class of Yash Dhull's 72 (49) and captain Jonty Sidhu's 56 (41), creating a 90+ partnership. Once they both departed, the lower order were unable to strike at the rate they needed. With 11 to get off the last over, they could only score 7, with WDL staying calm and composed. Nitish Rana (2/44) got them in hot water, claiming a couple, while Shivank Vashisht (1/16) put pressure on them in the middle overs.

Batting Highlights:

• Yash Dhull – 72 (49)
• Jonty Sidhu – 56 (41)

Bowling Highlights:

• Nitish Rana – 2/44 (4)
• Shivank Vashisht – 1/16 (4)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Krish Yadav – 85 (60)
• Best Batter: Yash Dhull – 72 (49)
• Best Bowler: Arun Pundir – 2/16 (4)

Central Delhi Kings narrowly lost to West Delhi Lions by 3 runs in a thrilling finish in Match 29 of the DPL 2025. Central Delhi Kings, through Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu, developed some momentum but could not finish in the final overs. Ravneet Tanwar's explosive batting gave the Lions the kick start they needed, and the disciplined bowling applied the necessary pressure later in the over. In short, Central Delhi Kings made some small mistakes under pressure, losing a match they could have won. Here are the top reasons why Central Delhi Kings lost the match.

1. Ravneet Tanwar’s Late-Cameo Heroics 

Ravneet Tanwar's brilliant knock, scoring 38 runs off just 12 balls, with 2 fours and 4 sixes in it, changed the game completely. His last cameo lifted WDL's innings to 178/8 in 20 overs after looking to finish with a lot fewer. CDK's bowling was fought in the death overs, conceding the vital runs when WDL needed it.

2. Central Delhi Kings’ Death-Over Collapse 

Yash Dhull (72 off 49) and Jonty Sidhu (56 off 41) gave CDK a perfect start but CDK fell apart at the critical moment. In their last five overs, they scored only 50 runs and lost 2 wickets, including Sidhu's wicket in the 19th over. That collapse left them with only 175/6 in 20 overs, exactly 3 runs short of winning the match.

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3. West Delhi Lions’ Tight Bowling and Fielding

The Lions’ bowlers held their nerve in the crunch moments, led by Shivank Vashisht (1/16 in 3 overs), Anirudh Chowdhary (1/24 in 3 overs), and Shubham Dubey (1/26 in 2 overs). They didn’t allow CDK’s middle and lower order to finish strongly despite Dhull and Sidhu’s half-centuries. With disciplined lines and sharp fielding support, WDL successfully defended 178/8, restricting CDK to 175/6 in 20 overs.

Central Delhi Kings (CDK) will face the West Delhi Lions (WDL) in Match No. 29 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 on Thursday, August 21, at 7:00 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Kings have had an impressive season so far, sitting second on the points table with five wins in six games under the direction of Jonty Sidhu, and they will look to maintain their winning form and solidify their position at the top.

The West Delhi Lions, captained by Nitish Rana, on the other hand, are in fourth place with three wins in six matches. While they have had some bright spots, they will need to show they can put a complete performance together to pressure a strong Kings unit. Between two teams jockeying for playoff position, expect a great contest.

CDK vs WDL: Head-to-Head

CDK boasts of a clean slate by clinching both of the previous meetings against WDL (2-0).

CDK vs WDL: Pitch Report

The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium has been conducive to batters through even bounce and small boundaries, making stroke play more manageable. Bowlers will have to rely on variations for an impact on the game, particularly in the middle and death overs.

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CDK vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Yash Dhull, Siddharth Joon (wk), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (c), Aditya Bhandari, Sumit Chhikara, Jasvir Sehrawat, Pranshu Vijayran, Tejas Baroka, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal.

West Delhi Lions (WDL): Krish Yadav (wk), Ankit Kumar, Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Ravneet Tanwan, Mayank Gusain, Shivank Vashisht, Manan Bhardwaj, Hrithik Shokeen, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey.

In Match 29 of DPL 2025, Central Delhi Kings (CDK) will be up against West Delhi Lions (WDL) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, August 21. Kings, led by Jonty Sidhu, are sitting second on the table with five wins out of six games and will be looking to keep their day rolling. Similarly, on the other side, the Lions, under Nitish Rana, are occupying fourth with three wins and will require an all-round show to keep their playoff hopes alive in this tournament. Both teams are in the same position at the moment in terms of momentum. This will be expected to be a great contest.

CDK vs WDL: Match Details

• Match: Central Delhi Kings vs West Delhi Lions
• Date: August 21, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Delhi Premier League 2025—Match 29

CDK vs WDL: Live Streaming Details

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CDK vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Yash Dhull, Siddharth Joon (wk), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (c), Aditya Bhandari, Sumit Chhikara, Jasvir Sehrawat, Pranshu Vijayran, Tejas Baroka, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal.

West Delhi Lions (WDL): Krish Yadav (wk), Ankit Kumar, Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Ravneet Tanwan, Mayank Gusain, Shivank Vashisht, Manan Bhardwaj, Hrithik Shokeen, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey.