Central Delhi Kings endured a crushing defeat to New Delhi Tigers in DPL 2025 Match 33 due to the rain and the DLS method. CDK posted a competitive total of 167/8 in 19 overs with a blistering 75 off 37 by Jonty Sidhu and 30 from Kaushal Suman off 23. Interruptions from the weather meant NDT's target was a paltry 69 to win in five overs. The Tigers strolled to 69/1 in five overs and a nine-wicket victory. Below are the top reasons why Central Delhi Kings lost the match.

1. Weather-Shortened Chase Made Target Too Easy

The total of CDK was 167/8, which was quite competitive, but the match had to be adjusted through the DLS method due to rain, which resulted in NDT having a target of only 69 in five overs. In this way, the task of chasing a big score was eliminated, making the work heavily one-sided. The shortened chase completely tilted the game towards the New Delhi Tigers.

2. NDT’s Explosive Opening Stand

Himmat Singh’s blazing 45 off just 19 deliveries dismantled CDK’s hopes right from the start. Supported by Vaibhav Rawal’s quick cameo, the Tigers made full use of the powerplay overs. Their aggression ensured that the chase was completed in a matter of minutes.

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3. Lack of Bowling Control Under Pressure

The CDK bowlers were not very efficient in the high-scoring conditions and they gave away runs too easily in the short chase. Simarjeet Singh (1/21 in 2 overs) was the only wicket-taker, while Tejas Baroka (0/20 in 1) and Money Grewal (0/24 in 2) went for runs. The lack of pressure on the opposition allowed NDT to have a very comfortable time and dominate.

The Central Delhi Kings had an excellent tournament so far, winning five out of their seven matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with 11 points. However, they lost their last match by three runs against the West Delhi Lions. 

On the other hand, New Delhi Tigers have secured three victories and currently stand in fifth position in the points table with six points. They won their last match by seven wickets against Outer Delhi Warriors, successfully chasing down the target of 144 runs. 

NDT vs CDK Match Details

Date: 23rd August, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Fancode  

NDT vs CDK Weather Report

Partly Cloudy 

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Top Batters NDT vs CDK

• Yash Dhull (CDK) - 364 runs in this tournament 

• Shivam Gupta (NDT)- 238 runs in this tournament 

• Himmat Singh (NDT) - 286 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler NDT vs CDK

• Money Grewal (CDK)- 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Pankaj Jaiswal (NDT)- 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Prince Yadav (NDT)- 8 wickets in this tournament 

NDT vs CDK Recent Performance

NDT vs CDK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If CDK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- CDK is expected to score 180-190 runs

• Result prediction- CDK will win the match by 20-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If NDT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NDT is expected to score 145-160 runs.

• Result prediction- CDK will win the match by 6 wickets 

NDT vs CDK Predicted Playing XI

New Delhi Tigers (NDT) Playing XI 

Shivam Gupta (WK), Dhruv Kaushik, Parth Bali, Lakshay Thareja, Himmat Singh (C), Pradyuman Sanan, Deepak Punia, Rahul Dagar, Vaibhav Rawal, Prince Yadav, Pankaj Jaswal.

Central Delhi Kings (CDK) Playing XI

Siddharth Joon (WK), Yash Dhull, Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (C), Aditya Bhandari, Pranshu Vijayran, Jasvir Sehrawat, Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka, Simranjeet Singh, Money Grewal.

NDT vs CDK Complete Squad

New Delhi Tigers - 

Prince Yadav, Hiten Dalal, Deepak Punia, Dhruv Kaushik, Vaibhav Rawal, Keshav Dalal, Aatrey Tripathi, Aayush Kumar, Rahul Dagar, Ruveer Kheterpal, Piyash Chhikara, Nitesh Sharma, Pratap Basista, Ajay Rana, Parikshit Singh Bhati, Pankaj Jaiswal, Aryan Dalal, Shivam Gupta, Pradyuman Sanan, Rahul Chaudhary, Varun Vanjani, Himmat Singh.

Central Delhi Kings -

Simarjeet Singh, Yash Dhull, Pranshu Vijayran, Money Grewal, Aryan Rana, Aarnav Koul, Vivek Kumar Tiwari, Aditya Bhandari, Aaryavir Sehwag, Yugal Saini, Siddharth Joon, Gavnish Khurana, Jasvir Sehrawat, Sampooran Tripathi, Sumit Chhikara, Nikhil Malik, Harshit Sethi, Arun Pundir, Yamit Sehrawat, Tejas Baroka, Rishi Sharma, Jonty Sidhu.

NDT vs CDK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Central Delhi Kings to win

We predict that Central Delhi Kings will win this Delhi T20 Premier League match. The likes of Yash Dhull, Yugal Saini and Simranjeet Singh will be key players to watch out for.

In Match 33 of DPL 2025, New Delhi Tigers will face off against Central Delhi Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 24. The Tigers have won three of their eight matches but have some momentum after winning two in a row. The Kings, on the other hand, are consistent with five wins from seven matches and only one loss. CDK are trying to solidify their second position in the standings, while NDT looks to continue their late comeback and keep themselves alive in the playoff hunt.

NDT vs CDK: Match Details

• Match: New Delhi Tigers vs Central Delhi Kings
• Date: August 24, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 2:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Delhi Premier League 2025—Match 33

NDT vs CDK: Live Streaming Details

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NDT vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs

New Delhi Tigers (NDT): Shivam Gupta (WK), Dhruv Kaushik, Parth Bali, Lakshay Thareja, Himmat Singh (C), Pradyuman Sanan, Deepak Punia, Rahul Dagar, Vaibhav Rawal, Prince Yadav, Pankaj Jaswal.

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Siddharth Joon (WK), Yash Dhull, Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (C), Aditya Bhandari, Pranshu Vijayran, Jasvir Sehrawat, Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal.

New Delhi Tigers (NDT) will face off against Central Delhi Kings (CDK) in Match No. 33 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, August 24, at 2:00 PM IST. The Tigers have had a mixed season, winning just three of their eight games thus far; however, the Tigers have regained confidence with two wins after five losses. Central Delhi Kings have been much more consistent with five wins out of seven games, only losing one game, while one game had no result.

The Kings sit in second place on the points table and will be eager to restore some momentum after a defeat in their last match-up against the West Delhi Lions. On the other hand, the Tigers will want to build on their late momentum and remain in playoff contention. 

NDT vs CDK: Head-to-Head

This will be the first encounter between the New Delhi Tigers and the Central Delhi Kings in DPL 2025.

NDT vs CDK: Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is the batter's paradise, with the small boundaries giving it a batter-friendly venue. Batters normally have a field day, but bowlers will have to be on their game, especially in the last few overs. Teams that win the toss are more likely to opt to bat first to set a tough total.

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NDT vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs

New Delhi Tigers (NDT): Shivam Gupta (WK), Dhruv Kaushik, Parth Bali, Lakshay Thareja, Himmat Singh (C), Pradyuman Sanan, Deepak Punia, Rahul Dagar, Vaibhav Rawal, Prince Yadav, Pankaj Jaswal.

Central Delhi Kings (CDK): Siddharth Joon (WK), Yash Dhull, Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (C), Aditya Bhandari, Pranshu Vijayran, Jasvir Sehrawat, Arun Pundir, Tejas Baroka, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal.