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.

In Match 2 of WDPL 2025, East Delhi Riders Women (EDR-W) play Central Delhi Queens (CDQ) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, August 18. EDR-W finished third in the group last season with one win, one loss, and a washout, but CDQ-W finished last without a win and had a disastrous campaign. Both have had a chance to reset and will want a fresh start, so this is an important early match in the tournament for both sides.

EDR-W vs CDQ: Match Details

• Match: East Delhi Riders Women vs Central Delhi Queens
• Date: August 18, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 2:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Women's Delhi Premier League 2025—Match 2

EDR-W vs CDQ: Live Streaming Details

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EDR-W vs CDQ: Predicted XIs

East Delhi Riders Women (EDR-W): Priya Punia, Tannu Yadav, Meenakshi Vashishat, Neha Chhillar, Aashi Saxena, Bharti Rawal, Aarna Dudeja, Hridya Sharma, Priyanshi Pande, Tushika, Sumiti Soni.

Central Delhi Queens (CDQ): Jyoshi Nair, Sonia Khatri, Riya Kondal, Roya Shokeen, Mallika Khatri, Nidhi Mahto, Deeksha Sharma, Priya Mishra, Doni Yadav, Puja Haldar, Neha Parmar.

 East Delhi Riders Women (EDR-W) will compete against Central Delhi Queens (CDQ) in Match 2 of the Women’s Delhi Premier League (WDPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Monday, August 18, at 2:00 PM IST. EDR-W had a mediocre performance last season, finishing third on the table with one win, one loss, and one washout. They will be full of energy to start their new campaign with a solid outing and collect the precious points in the initial phase of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Central Delhi Queens will be looking for the opportunity to bring about a turnaround after a sad WDPL 2024 where they finished last without winning a single game. Due to a bad net run rate and no victories last year, CDQ will be raring to get into scoring against EDR-W and start fresh in this crucial clash.

EDR-W vs CDQ: Head-to-Head

In WDPL, the two teams have only encountered each other one time, and that match was abandoned because of the rain.

EDR-W vs CDQ: Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is well known for its batting-friendly surface, with short boundaries helping stroke play. There is also potential for the spinners to come into play later on in the match, which could make for a relatively even contest. The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first to put runs on the board.

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EDR-W vs CDQ: Predicted XIs

East Delhi Riders Women (EDR-W): Priya Punia, Tannu Yadav, Meenakshi Vashishat, Neha Chhillar, Aashi Saxena, Bharti Rawal, Aarna Dudeja, Hridya Sharma, Priyanshi Pande, Tushika, Sumiti Soni.

Central Delhi Queens (CDQ): Jyoshi Nair, Sonia Khatri, Riya Kondal, Roya Shokeen, Mallika Khatri, Nidhi Mahto, Deeksha Sharma, Priya Mishra, Doni Yadav, Puja Haldar, Neha Parmar.