Match Summary

• Match: North Delhi Strikers vs West Delhi Lions
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: North Delhi Strikers won the toss and chose to bat
• Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
• Result: North Delhi Strikers won by 11 runs

In a nail-biting encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, North Delhi Strikers overcame West Delhi Lions by a mere 11 runs in a DPL 2025 match. After losing the toss, NDS batted first, making 165/9. Vaibhav Kandpal top-scored with 55, and Arjun Rapria hit 40 runs off 22 deliveries. For the WDL team, Mayank Gusain returned 3/23. WDL chased valiantly, with Ayush Doseja making a great 65 runs. WDL looked dangerous, but the wickets fell often, particularly during the key spells from Deepanshu Gulia, who finished with 3/43; the disciplined bowling at the back end agreed with NDS, who had the points in hand. The win sent the North Delhi Strikers to third place and gave them an excellent opportunity to qualify for the playoff. 

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Match Summary

• Match: North Delhi Strikers vs West Delhi Lions
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: North Delhi Strikers won the toss and chose to bat
• Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
• Result: North Delhi Strikers won by 11 runs

North Delhi Strikers won a nail-biting contest against West Delhi Lions by a scant 11 runs in a well-contested game held at Arun Jaitley Stadium. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, North Delhi Strikers ended up scoring 165/9 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of Vaibhav Kandpal’s impressive 55 and Arjun Rapria’s entertaining knock of 40 off only 22 balls. West Delhi Lions showed great resolve in their run chase, with Ayush Doseja scoring a fabulous 65 off 54 balls; however, some important wickets and a brilliant performance from Deepanshu Gulia (3/43) helped North Delhi Strikers to edge their opponent. The West Delhi Lions finished their innings with 154/8, leaving them 11 runs short of victory after a very good run chase.

North Delhi Strikers Innings: 165/9 (20 Overs)

North Delhi Strikers started their innings relatively slowly and began to lose wickets early in their innings as they passed the powerplay. Vaibhav Kandpal played superbly for his 55 (55 balls) to stabilize the innings, along with Yajas Sharma (23 off 15), who contributed effectively. Sarthak Ranjan also added a quick 42 off 33 as well. Arjun Rapria provided the last portion of fireworks as he scored extremely well in the last over to finish with a brisk 40 from 22 balls. While West Delhi Lions bowled excellently, mainly through Mayank Gusain 3/23 (4) and Shubham Dubey 2/26 (4), who were outstanding with the ball, North Delhi Strikers managed to make a very defendable total.

Batting Highlights NDS:

• Vaibhav Kandpal – 55 (55)
• Arjun Rapria – 40 (22)
• Sarthak Ranjan – 42 (33)

Bowling Highlights WDL:

• Mayank Gusain - 3/23 (4)
• Shubham Dubey - 2/26 (4)
• Manan Bhardwaj - 1/23 (4)

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West Delhi Lions Innings: 154/8 (20 overs)

WDL required 166 runs to win and made a poor start, losing both of their openers in the first 3 overs. Ayush Doseja’s 65 (54 balls) kept their hopes alive, and Krish Yadav contributed 23 from the top order. The NDS bowlers struck at key moments, with Deepanshu Gulia, 3/43 (4), proving the most damaging, along with Vikas Dixit, 1/28 (4). A late flurry of runs from Tishant Dabla, not out 12, could not save WDL as they lost the match by 11 runs.

Batting Highlights WDL:

• Ayush Doseja – 65 (54)
• Krish Yadav – 23 (23)
• Mayank Gusain – 24 (24)

Bowling Highlights NDS:

• Deepanshu Gulia – 3/43 (4)
• Kuldip Yadav – 1/24 (3)
• Vikas Dixit – 1/28 (4)

Match Summary Table

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Vaibhav Kandpal – 55 (55)
• Best Batter: Ayush Doseja – 65 (54)
• Best Bowler: Mayank Gusain – 3/23 (4)

In Match 19 of the DPL 2025, the North Delhi Strikers got an 11-run victory over the West Delhi Lions after the batsmen of the strikers, led by Sarthak Ranjan and Arjun Rapria, had a fine game. The Lions’ innings was dominated by the power-hitting of Hrithik Shokeen, scoring a 50-ball 51, but the rest of the batters failed to get quick runs during the pressing phase, so the target of 166 was not achievable. So the Strikers’ bowlers had no problems holding the nerve to the end and sealing the deal. Here are the main reasons why the West Delhi Lions lost the match:

1. Costly Bowling Performance in Middle Overs

The Lions allowed the Strikers to build momentum through Sarthak Ranjan’s 42 (33) and Arjun Rapria’s 40 (22). After a couple of dismissals at the start of the innings, the Lions found themselves unable to keep up the pressure; picking up valuable singles and doubles, the Strikers took what could have become a very low-scoring game to 165/9 and beyond their reach.

2. Over-Reliance on Hrithik Shokeen

The Lions were lucky to have Hrithik Shokeen come out with a strong, showman-like 51 off just 24 balls, but this was completely isolated and without any sort of support from the rest of the batting lineup. The continuation of the chase after Shokeen’s dismissal was a let-down, as the remaining batsmen were quite simply unable to keep the momentum and acceleration up.

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3. Ineffective Lower-Order Finish

With the match still within reach in the final overs, the Lions’ lower-middle order failed to capitalize. Tight bowling from Deepanshu Gulia (3/44) and Kuldip Yadav (1/24) ensured the Lions couldn’t find the late burst required to close the gap.

The Delhi Premier League 2025 is getting really exciting and every one's eye on 19th T20 where we are facing the Both teams have shown signs of their potential this season and this game could kick-start their seasons. NDS boasts of some heavy duty hitters while WDL has an all-round side, so a run-fest game awaits for the fans that would seem to have it all big sixes, anti-aerial balls and even match-turning moments. 

Match Details:

• Match: NDS vs WDL, 19th T20, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Date: Today
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Format: Twenty20 (T20)

North Delhi Strikers (NDS)

• Sarthak Ranjan (Batter)- One of the best toppers in town who can give you a solid start at top with his stroke play and quick runs in powerplay.
• Harshit Rana (The captain and pace bowler):The leading quick of the side, takes wickets that matter and stamps his authority on batters.
• Pranav Rajvanshi (WK & All-Rounder): He is good at diving around behind the stumps which makes him a handy asset to add some quick valuable runs in the middle order.
• Kuldip Yadav (Bowler): A left-arm pacer with swing and variation who could be effective using the new ball but may also become tough to pick facing him in death overs.

West Delhi Lions (WDL)

• Nitish Rana (Batter) : Experienced campaigner who can play-the-waiting-game and then when he wishes to accelerate, he sets the pace.
• Hrithik Shokeen (Captain & Bowler) : Captain and leading from the front with disciplined bowling, coming in to bat at Lower order 
• Krish Yadav (WK & Batter) –solid opener, bat aggressively to keep the scoreboard moving.
• Ishant Sharma (Bowler): Ishant brings experience to the attack, his accuracy can be a tough ask in crunch situations. 

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West Delhi Lions Probable Playing 11
Krish Yadav (wk), Ankit Kumar, Nitish Rana (c), Ayush Doseja, Mayank Gusain, Tishant Dabla, Hrithik Shokeen, Bhagwan Singh, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan Bhardwaj, Shubham Dubey

North Delhi Strikers Probable Playing 11
Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, Yash Bhatia, Arnav Bugga, Pranav Rajuvanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Harshit Rana (c), Vikas Dixit, Siddhant Bansal, Kuldip Yadav 

North Delhi Strikers (NDS) will meet again West Delhi Lions (WDL) in Match 19 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Monday, August 11. NDS, led by Harshit Rana, have regained their winning form after their opener loss by securing consecutive victories over Outer Delhi Warriors and Purani Dilli 6. The Strikers, with Deepanshu Gulia’s three-wicket haul and solid all-round bowling, are at the top of their game and will try to continue their winning streak.

West Delhi Lions, led by Nitish Rana, have started the season with two comfortable wins but have lost their last game against Purani Dilli 6. The WDL players, Ayush Doseja’s batting and Anirudh Chowdhary’s bowling, were steady work but they fell short in chasing 187 and will definitely look forward to regaining their form. Both teams vying for a top-four place, the encounter will be an intense one.

NDS vs WDL: Head-to-Head Record

NDS and WDL have met each other two times in the DPL, and each team has won one match.

NDS vs WDL: Pitch Report

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is likely to favor those batters who play shots. Boundary sizes being shorter, bowlers—especially pace bowlers—will have to be very accurate, especially in the death overs, where the game can change fast. The surface gives very little help to bowlers, so defending totals can be tough. 

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NDS vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

North Delhi Strikers (NDS):

Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, Yash Bhatia, Arnav Bugga, Pranav Rajuvanshi (w), Arjun Rapria, Harshit Rana (c), Vikas Dixit, Siddhant Bansal, Kuldip Yadav
West Delhi Lions (WDL):

Krish Yadav (w), Ankit Kumar, Nitish Rana (c), Ayush Doseja, Mayank Gusain, Tishant Dabla, Hrithik Shokeen, Bhagwan Singh, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan
Manan Bhardwaj, Shubham Dubey

On August 11, the Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed Match 19 of the Delhi Premier League 2025 between the North Delhi Strikers and the West Delhi Lions. NDS, led by Harshit Rana, are coming in on a two-match winning streak after losing the opener. WDL, under the leadership of Nitish Rana, won their first two games but lost their last match. Both the teams are after a vital triumph to strengthen their top-four dreams.

NDS vs WDL: Match Details

• Match: North Delhi Strikers vs West Delhi Lions
• Date: August 11, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Delhi Premier League 2025—Match 19

NDS vs WDL: Live Streaming Details

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NDS vs WDL: Predicted Playing XIs

North Delhi Strikers (NDS):

Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, Yash Bhatia, Arnav Bugga, Pranav Rajuvanshi (w), Arjun Rapria, Harshit Rana (c), Vikas Dixit, Siddhant Bansal, Kuldip Yadav
West Delhi Lions (WDL):

Krish Yadav (w), Ankit Kumar, Nitish Rana (c), Ayush Doseja, Mayank Gusain, Tishant Dabla, Hrithik Shokeen, Bhagwan Singh, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan
Manan Bhardwaj, Shubham Dubey