In Match 10 of the Delhi Premier League 2025, Purani Dilli 6 (PD6) held their nerve and defeated West Delhi Lions (WDL) by 15 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Even though the match looked close at one point, PD6 stayed calm and finished strong.

After being asked to bat first, PD6 got off to a flying start. Aarush Malhotra smashed 21 runs in just 8 balls and set the tone. They did lose a few quick wickets, but Samarth Seth steadied the innings with a classy 52 from 36 balls. He batted smartly and gave his team a good base. In the middle, Vansh Bedi chipped in with 19, while Dev Lakra played a brilliant knock of 47 from 31 balls. In the final overs, Ekansh Dobal 20 runs and Aayush Singh 4 runs finished well, helping PD6 post a big total of 186/6 in 20 overs.

Hrithik Shokeen bowled beautifully, picking up 2 wickets for just 23 runs in 4 overs. Shubham Dubey was also very effective with 2/26. Bhangwan Singh and Anirudh Chowdhary got one wicket each, but some expensive overs in the middle cost WDL. Chasing 187, West Delhi Lions never looked settled. They lost early wickets, and even though Krish Yadav hit a few quick runs (12 off 8), the pressure kept building. Ayush Doseja gave them hope with an explosive 41 off 22 balls, hitting some big shots all over the ground.

Nitish Rana added 15, while Shokeen and Dabla tried to hold on. But the required run rate kept going up, and tight bowling from PD6 in the final overs sealed the deal. Rajneesh Dadar was brilliant with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his full 4 overs.

Aayush Singh also picked up 2 important wickets.  Lalit Yadav kept things in control with 1/32, while Pardeep Paraser and Udhav Mohan took one wicket each to stop the WDL batters from going big. PD6 played like a team, stayed calm under pressure, and walked off the field with a well-deserved win.

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Nitish Rana could not have asked for a better homecoming. After two years away, the former Delhi captain returned to play in front of his home fans and showed why he is still one of the best. After a quiet IPL 2025 season with Rajasthan Royals, Nitish wanted to get back in form before the new domestic season. In the IPL, he hardly bowled, but for West Delhi Lions in the DPL, he decided to use his off‑spin and it paid off.

Nitish was the most economical bowler for his team, giving away only 18 runs in 3 overs, the same as Hrithik Shokeen. He also took an important wicket, removing Arpit Rana just when East Delhi Riders were looking settled. He mixed up his pace and bowled wide so the batters couldn’t attack him easily. Before the tournament, Nitish admitted he was unsure about returning to Delhi. “I knew it wouldn’t be easy because there’s so much talent here. I didn’t want to take someone else’s place or cause any problems,” he said.

After shining with the ball, Nitish showed his real strength batting. Chasing 81 from the last 10 overs, he walked in and changed the game straight away. He smashed 39 runs from just 15 balls, hitting cleanly and taking the game away from East Delhi Riders. He got out caught behind, but by then the job was done. West Delhi Lions won by 7 wickets with 15 balls left, giving their net run rate a big boost. For Nitish, it was a dream return proving he still has the skill, the power, and the love for the game.

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The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction will take place in Dubai on December 19 for the first time outside India. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who have done well in their first two seasons, will look to bring in a few outstanding players to construct a strong squad for the upcoming season. 

With five slots remaining, the Lucknow-based business has INR 13.9 Crores in the bank. In both seasons, KL Rahul’s team made the playoffs but failed to win a game in the knockout stages. Let’s look at the three players LSG can pursue in the IPL 2024 mini-auction as they seek to break the impasse this time. 

• Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell, the Kiwi talent, might be one of the Lucknow Super Giants’ best bargains at the IPL 2024 auctions in Dubai. Bracewell is a useful off-spinner who can be a deadly hitter in the end stages of an innings. If LSG can get the Kiwi, he will significantly impact ending games and meeting the team’s spinning criteria. 

• Kartik Tyagi

LSG traded bowler Avesh Khan to Rajasthan Royals for top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal. So, there is a need for an Indian fast bowler, and Kartik Tyagi is the ideal candidate for the job. The 23-year-old has 15 wickets in 19 IPL outings and has bowled some outstanding death overs. Given his potential, LSG may place an offer for him at the future auction.

• Hrithik Shokeen

Hrithik Shokeen will not be a regular starter for the Lucknow Super Giants, but he can serve as an excellent backup to Krishnappa Gowtham. Deepak Hooda had a miserable season, and if he doesn’t step up, LSG will be forced to rely on Gowtham as an off-spinner.

Hrithik Shokeen adds value as a batter and can bat in the bottom order if necessary. He also has past league experience, which would be beneficial to him. As a result, Shokeen might be included in LSG’s IPL 2024 auction plan.

In a recent development in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed fines on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Nitish Rana and Mumbai Indians’ (MI) player Hrithik Shokeen following a heated exchange during a match between the two teams.

The incident occurred during the 12th over of the KKR innings, when Nitish Rana and Hrithik Shokeen were involved in a verbal spat on the field

The altercation was caught on camera, and the footage quickly went viral on social media.

After reviewing the incident, the BCCI decided to impose a fine of ₹8 lakh on Rana for his involvement in the incident. Shokeen was also fined ₹6 lakh for his role in the altercation.

In addition to this, Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav has also been fined ₹12 lakh for his behavior during the match.

 Yadav was found guilty of dissent after he was given out lbw during the Mumbai Indians’ innings. He had refused to leave the field and had a heated argument with the umpire before finally walking off.

The BCCI has taken a strong stance against such behavior on the field and has warned players against engaging in such altercations in the future.

 “We take such incidents very seriously and have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of misconduct on the field. Players are expected to maintain the highest standards of behavior and conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the spirit of the game. “

-The board said

Rana and Shokeen have accepted the fines imposed on them and apologized for their behavior. Yadav has also obtained his punishment and has promised to behave better in the future.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of maintaining decorum on the field and the need for players to uphold the values of the game. With the IPL being one of the most popular sporting events in the world, the BCCI will be hoping that players will be more responsible in their actions going forward.