India batter Rinku Singh has opened up about the origins of his popular phrase, “God’s plan.” The 27-year-old shared the story during a YouTube podcast with Raj Shamani, released on Tuesday, September 9. Rinku explained how the phrase came to be a part of his life and why he still uses it to guide him through his journey as a cricketer.

The left-hander revealed that he first came across the phrase at a party he attended with his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Nitish Rana. He recalled that Rana turned DJ for the night and played the famous track God’s Plan by Drake, which left a deep impression on him. Since then, the song and its meaning have stayed with Rinku.

“Nitish (Rana) Bhai, we had gone for a little party, and there he became a bit of a DJ. Bhaiya played a song; it was God’s Plan by Drake, so from there everything started. From there I started listening to songs. Bhaiya explained to me that these are the meanings of this song: always trust God. So from there, things began,” Rinku said.

Faith, Hard Work, and Positive Thinking

Rinku Singh continued to discuss how the phrase "God's plan" has molded his thinking on and off the field. He said whilst you can put in the effort and work hard, you still need faith in the Almighty. It has always been about trusting God and trusting in his own work.

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“God’s plan is exactly this scene because I have always trusted the One above, because above, it is only the One above who is everything. And your hard work is your hard work. If you are working hard with a true heart and you are not thinking badly of anyone, then that becomes very helpful for you,” he said. Rinku added that he believes good intentions towards others reflect positively in one’s own journey, reinforcing his simple philosophy: “Think good for others, focus on your own game, and trust the One above.”

The southpaw, who is part of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, has already made a mark in international cricket. He has featured in 33 T20Is, scoring 546 runs at an impressive average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 161.06, including three half-centuries. Rinku has also played two ODIs, tallying 55 runs in limited opportunities.

The Eliminator of the Delhi Premier League 2025 had all the ingredients of a high-stakes clash for fans, including big runs, high-pressure scenarios, and an on-field spat. After tempers boiled over during their tussle at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Delhi Lions captain Nitish Rana and South Delhi Superstarz spinner Digvesh Rathi found themselves in the spotlight.

The trouble began in the third over of the chase, when Rathi appeared to play some mind games by taking too long to deliver the ball. Rana, who plays hard, was unhappy with this. When Rana hit a six off Rathi's reverse sweep, he proceeded to give the spinner a taste of his own by mimicking his celebration, and this appeared to take things too far. The exchange of gestures evolved into a spat, which umpires needed to put a stop to.

After the match, Rana shared his side of the story

"I don't initiate these things; he tried to irritate me. If someone tries to poke me, I will always poke back; that's my game," he said. "Respect for the game is important, though people need to realize that every time you poke me, the best of my batting will come out."

Rana’s comment mattered, especially given the subsequent events in the middle. While chasing a difficult target of 202, the left-hander delivered a tremendous experience. He smashed a majestic 134 not out off 55 balls, including eight boundaries and a whopping 15 sixes. His explosive innings turned the game on its head, as he guided the Lions to a convincing seven-wicket victory with almost three overs to spare.

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Match referees later found Rathi and Rana guilty of their actions on the field, imposing penalties that involved losing 80% of Rathi's match fee and 50% of Rana's match fee, a clear sign that both players went too far. Despite the punishment, the way Rana dominated the ball ensured he walked away with the victory and the Player of the Match award.

When asked about his character and playing style, Rana insisted that his upbringing influenced his no-nonsense attitude.
"My parents always told me that if I am right, I should never back down. I'm not going to start a fight, but if you make me. I'll give it back. That is me on the field and off the field," he said.

The Lions’ victory has set up a blockbuster final against the Central Delhi Kings, and with Rana in this sort of form, they will certainly go into the title clash loaded with confidence.

East Delhi Riders are coming off a loss in the Qualifier 1, falling to the Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in a rain-affected 15-over match. Batting first, the Riders' innings never gained momentum, as they were bowled out for a mere 90 runs in 14.5 overs. 

On the other hand, The West Delhi Lions have advanced to the Qualifier 2 after a sensational 7-wicket victory over the South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator. Chasing a massive target of 202, the Lions were led by an extraordinary innings from their captain, Nitish Rana, who was deservedly named Player of the Match.. 

EDR vs WDL Match Details

Date: 30th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Fancode  

EDR vs WDL Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

Partly Cloudy 

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 180-190

• The chasing team has advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in EDR vs WDL

• Arpit Rana (EDR) - 445 runs in this tournament 

• Krish Yadav (WDL) - 340 runs in this tournament 

• Anuj Rawat (EDR) – 314 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler to Watch in EDR vs WDL

• Rounak Waghela (EDR) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Shubham Dubey (WDL) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Anirudh Chowdhary (WDL) - 10 wickets in this tournament 

EDR vs WDL Recent Form

EDR vs WDL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If WDL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- WDL is expected to score 195-210 runs

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

Scenario 2- If EDR bats first

• First Innings score prediction- EDR is expected to score 170-180 runs.

• Result prediction- WDL will win the match by 5 wickets 

EDR vs WDL Predicted Playing XI

West Delhi Lions (WDL) Playing XI 

Ankit Kumar, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Mayank Gusain, Hrithik Shokeen, Ravneet Tanwar, Manan Bhardwaj, Shivank Vashisht, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey

East Delhi Riders (EDR) Playing XI

Sujal Singh, Arpit Rana, Hardik Sharma, Anuj Rawat (c & wk), Mayank Rawat, Rohan Rathi, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Ashish Meena, Vaibhav Baisla

EDR vs WDL Complete Squad

West Delhi Lions - 

Tishant Dabla, Ayush Doseja, Krish Yadav(WK), Ankit Kumar-II, Shivank Vashisht, Hrithik Shokeen, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Kabir Sachdeva, Rishabh Rana(WK), Vikas Rana(WK), Vishal Abhua(WK), Ravneet Tanwar, Shatanu Yadav, Naman Tiwari, Ishant Sharma, Laxman, Bhagwan Singh, Shubham Dubey, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan Bhardwaj, Akshay Kapoor, Vedant Sehwag.

East Delhi Riders -

Anuj Rawat (Retained) Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Mayank Rawat, Arpit Rana, Salil Malhotra, Rounak Waghela, Vansh Jetly, Yashwardhan Oberai, Sujal Singh, Hardik Sharma, Kavya Gupta, Rohan Rathi, Ashish Meena, Ajay Ahlawat, Kunal Sharma, Rohit Yadav, Mrinal Gulati, Yuvraaj Rathi, Shivam Kumar Tripathi, Vaibhav Baisla.

EDR vs WDL Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

West Delhi Lions to win

We predict that West Delhi Lions will win this Delhi T20 Premier League match. The likes of Arpit Rana, Anuj Rawat and Rounak Waghela will be key players to watch out for.

Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana were fined heavily for their heated moment during South Delhi Superstarz vs. West Delhi Lions Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 Eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

Heat started to increase during an over of Superstarz's spinner Digvesh Rathi when West Delhi Lions captain Nitish Rana was on strike. After a huge six from Rana, Rathi lost his cool. Rana too lost his calmness and engaged in a verbal spat. Other players on the field and the umpire rushed to the spot to normalize the situation. By that time, both of the players had breached the rules. For which, they now have to pay hefty fines.

According to the latest updates, Rathi was fined 80 percent of his match fee for a Code of Conduct breach under Article 2.2—"conduct contrary to the spirit of the game." And on the other side, Rana was fined 50 percent of his match fee for a Code of Conduct breach under Article 2.6 (Level 1), which pertains to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive, or insulting during a match."

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The cause of the incident actually rooted deep in the over, before Rana's over-boundary. During the over, Rathi denied a delivery when he was about to release the ball. Rana was all set to swing the bat, but as Rathi cancelled his delivery, the batter only did a shadow practice of a sweep shot. The experienced batter then decided to give Rathi a taste of his own medicine. In the following delivery, the experienced batter hoisted the ball for a long six, and then there was an explosion of a verbal exchange, which attracted the penalties. 

At the end of the day, Rana and his team had the last laugh, as they were able to successfully do a thrilling chase of 202 and secure their place in Qualifier 2 against the East Delhi Riders. Rana played a captain's knock, guiding his team from the front by scoring 134 off 55 balls. 

West Delhi Lions won a Qualifier with a solid 7-wicket win over South Delhi Superstarz. Batting first, SDS got off to a flying start with Anmol Sharma’s 55 and Kunwar Bidhuri’s 65. Captain Tejasvi Dahiya played a fiery knock of 60 and Sumit Mathur’s quick 48 runs off 26 balls helped them post a strong 201/5. Hrithik Shokeen was the pick of the bowlers for WDL, taking 2/28.

Chasing 202, WDL lost a couple of early wickets, but captain Nitish Rana turned the game into a one-man show. He played a breathtaking knock of 134 runs off just 55 balls, smashing 13 fours and 8 sixes. Krish Yadav scored 31 and Mayank Gusain remained not out on 15 as WDL chased the target in 17.1 overs with 17 balls left. The win took West Delhi Lions to the Qualifier and ended South Delhi Superstarz’s campaign.

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Twitter reactions after West Delhi Lions won the Eliminator in DPL 2025

Nitish Rana was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding century that sealed the victory against South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator of the Adani Delhi Premier League 2025! 🏏

Nitish Rana | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025… pic.twitter.com/smYcoPrDX1

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 30, 2025

Nitish Rana took home the Super Sixes of the Match award against South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator of the Adani Delhi Premier League 2025! 🏏

Nitish Rana | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/s0nDDxmlP9

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 30, 2025

An intense moment in the middle! 🏏

Nitish Rana | Digvesh Singh Rathi | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/dX5E5wFDqd

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2025

It’s all happening here! 🔥🏏

Nitish Rana | Digvesh Singh Rathi | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/OfDZQGhOlr

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2025

A knock to remember the ages! 🏏

Nitish Rana smashed the fastest hundred of the season in 42 balls against South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator of Adani Delhi Premier League 2025! ✨

Nitish Rana | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025… pic.twitter.com/8VvvvluY7n

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2025

An outstanding batting display by Captain Nitish Rana helped West Delhi Lions secure a win against South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator. 🏏💥

Nitish Rana | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/khUYrmcvtL

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2025

A heated argument and physical altercation between Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi occurred during the 2025 season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The viral clip of their engagement was shared by the tournament’s social media accounts as it moved around the internet within seconds. 

The brawl during the T20 game happened after both players looked to play mind games against each other at the start of the over, after the southpaw batter looked to settle the batter by sweeping the spinner for a huge six, which burnt the fire of the players exchanging words. It didn’t go down well with the left-handed batter as he aggressively charged towards Rathi.

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Rana’s non-striker partner and all team mates of Rathi tried to cool down the situation by pulling the individuals away from each other, as it was also a vital eliminator clash of the event between the West Delhi Lions and the South Delhi Superstarz.

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In the do-or-die fixture for both franchises, Rana smacked Rathi for a four on the second ball of the opening over and then cracked the next three balls for successive sixes. In Rathi’s next over as well, the left-handed batter notched up another four on the second ball and two over-boundaries on the third and sixth deliveries.

It’s all happening here! 🔥🏏

Nitish Rana | Digvesh Singh Rathi | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | #DPL #DPL2025 #AdaniDPL2025 #Delhi pic.twitter.com/OfDZQGhOlr

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 29, 2025

The 25-year-old spinner from Delhi, Rathi, featured for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League and showed his incredible skills with the ball throughout the competition. During the eliminator, he ended with figures of 0/39 in his quota of two overs. Among those 39 runs, 38 were drilled by Rana alone in 11 deliveries.

During the 202-run chase, the West Delhi captain, Nitish Rana, remained unbeaten on 134 runs in just 55 deliveries at a strike rate of 243.64, thanks to eight over boundaries and 15 boundaries as they made the successful chase of the score in the second innings by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. They have now qualified for the second qualifier fixture against the East Delhi Lions on August 30 at the same ground.

West Delhi Lions have qualified for the 2nd Qualifier of the DPL 2025 with an amazing 7-wicket victory over South Delhi Superstarz in the Eliminator at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Needing a massive 202 to win, the Lions achieved the target in 17.1 overs with 3 wickets remaining. Captain Nitish Rana was the main entertainer with his blistering 134 off 55 balls as he completely tore apart the SDS bowling attack. South Delhi had made 201/5 earlier, with Tejasvi Dahiya scoring 60 and Anmol Sharma 55. However, the Lions' batting strength and bowling discipline sealed a win without any trouble. Below are the main reasons for South Delhi Superstarz defeat:

1. Heroic batting from Nitish Rana.

Nitish Rana played one of the best innings of the season, hitting 134 runs from 55 balls at a staggering strike rate. Most importantly, this helped ease the pressure of the chase and gave no opportunity for the SDS bowlers to come back. The skipper’s dominance was the biggest difference-maker in the Eliminator.

2. High scoring rate and ruthless acceleration

The Lions were always taking the chase comfortably at a run rate of over 11.5 per over. Their brutal hitting during the middle and death overs led to the target being reached with nearly 3 overs remaining. This acceleration completely killed SDS’s hopes.

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3. Bowling strategy keeping SDS in check

Although SDS's scored 201/5, the Lions' bowlers kept it in check, preventing SDS from getting an even bigger total. Timely wickets ensured that partnerships didn’t explode beyond control. Their disciplined effort meant the chase was always achievable for the Lions.

West Delhi Lions finished the league phase in third spot after winning four and losing three matches. They benefited from three washouts that gave them extra points to secure their playoff position. 

South Delhi Superstarz have enjoyed a decent campaign in this Delhi Premier League edition, collecting four victories to secure fourth place and book their playoff spot. This is a solid turnaround for the Superstarz, who opened with three straight losses before responding with four consecutive wins, interrupted by three washed-out fixtures. 

WDL vs SDS Match Details

Date: 29th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Fancode  

WDL vs SDS Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

Partly Cloudy 

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 175-190

• The chasing team has advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in WDL vs SDS

• Anmol Sharma (SDS) - 296 runs in this tournament 

• Tejasvi Dahiya (SDS) - 279 runs in this tournament 

• Ayush Doseja (WDL) – 241 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler to Watch in WDL vs SDS

• Sumit Beniwal (SDS) - 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Manan Bhardwaj (WDL) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Anirudh Chowdhary (WDL) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

WDL vs SDS Recent Form

WDL vs SDS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If SDS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SDS is expected to score 195-210 runs

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

Scenario 2- If EDR bats first

• First Innings score prediction- EDR is expected to score 170-180 runs.

• Result prediction- CDK will win the match by 4 wickets 

WDL vs SDS Predicted Playing XI

West Delhi Lions (WDL) Playing XI 

Vikas Rana, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana (c), Mayank Gusain, Hrithik Shokeen, Ravneet Tanwar, Manan Bhardwaj, Shivank Vashisht, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey, Tishant Dabla

South Delhi Superstarz (SDS) Playing XI

Kunwar Bidhuri, Anmol Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya (c & wk), Vision Panchal, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Manish Sehrawat, Sumit Mathur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Abhishek Khandelwal, Aman Bharti, Divansh Rawat

WDL vs SDS Complete Squad

West Delhi Lions - 

Tishant Dabla, Ayush Doseja, Krish Yadav(WK), Ankit Kumar-II, Shivank Vashisht, Hrithik Shokeen, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Kabir Sachdeva, Rishabh Rana(WK), Vikas Rana(WK), Vishal Abhua(WK), Ravneet Tanwar, Shatanu Yadav, Naman Tiwari, Ishant Sharma, Laxman, Bhagwan Singh, Shubham Dubey, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan Bhardwaj, Akshay Kapoor, Vedant Sehwag.

South Delhi Superstarz -

Ayush Badoni(C), Kunwar Bidhuri, Tejasvi(WK), Vision Panchal, Sarthak Ray, Sumit Mathur, Digvesh Rathi, Abhishek Khandelwal, Adviteeya Sinha, Saksham Gahlot, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Gulzar Sandhu(WK), Ankur Kaushik, Prikshit Sehrawat, Rohan Rana, Anmol Sharma, Yatish Singh, Divansh Rawat, Manish Sehrawat, Sagar Tanwar, Aryaveer Kohli, Aman Bharti-I, Himanshu Chauhan.

WDL vs SDS Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

South Delhi Superstarz to win

We predict that South Delhi Superstarz will win this Delhi T20 Premier League match. The likes of Anmol Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya and Sumit Beniwal will be key players to watch out for.

The West Delhi Lions have had an excellent tournament so far, winning four out of their eight matches and currently hold the third position in the points table with nine points. Their last match was abandoned due to rain.

On the other hand, South Delhi Superstarz have secured three victories and currently stand in fifth position in the points table with seven points. They won their last match by 46 runs against Purani Dilli, successfully defended the target of 184 runs. 

SDS vs WDL Match Details

Date: 25th August, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SDS vs WDL Weather Report

Partly Cloudy 

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Top Batters SDS vs WDL

• Krish Yadav (WDL) - 300 runs in this tournament 

• Ayush Doseja (WDL)- 240 runs in this tournament 

• Tejasvi Dahiya (SDS) - 197 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler SDS vs WDL

• Sumit Beniwal (SDS)- 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Manan Bhardwaj (WDL)- 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Anirudh Chowdhary (WDL)- 9 wickets in this tournament 

SDS vs WDL Recent Performance

SDS vs WDL Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If WDL bats first

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

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

Scenario 2- If SDS bats first

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

• Result prediction- SDS will win the match by 5 wickets 

SDS vs WDL Predicted Playing XI

South Delhi Superstarz (SDS) Playing XI 

Kunwar Bidhuri, Anmol Sharma, Ayush Badoni (c), Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Vision Panchal, Ankur Kaushik, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Gulzar Sandhu, Abhishek Khandelwal, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Aman Bharti.

West Delhi Lions (WDL) Playing XI

Krish Yadav(WK),  Ankit Kumar,  Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Ravneet Tanwar, Hrithik Shokeen, Manan Bhardwaj, Shivank Vashisht, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey.

SDS vs WDL Complete Squad

South Delhi Superstarz - 

Ayush Badoni(C), Kunwar Bidhuri, Tejasvi(WK), Vision Panchal, Sarthak Ray, Sumit Mathur, Digvesh Rathi, Abhishek Khandelwal, Adviteeya Sinha, Saksham Gahlot, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Gulzar Sandhu(WK), Ankur Kaushik, Prikshit Sehrawat, Rohan Rana, Anmol Sharma, Yatish Singh, Divansh Rawat, Manish Sehrawat, Sagar Tanwar, Aryaveer Kohli, Aman Bharti-I, Himanshu Chauhan.

West Delhi Lions -

Tishant Dabla, Ayush Doseja, Krish Yadav(WK), Ankit Kumar-II, Shivank Vashisht, Hrithik Shokeen, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Kabir Sachdeva, Rishabh Rana(WK), Vikas Rana(WK), Vishal Abhua(WK), Ravneet Tanwar, Shatanu Yadav, Naman Tiwari, Ishant Sharma, Laxman, Bhagwan Singh, Shubham Dubey, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan Bhardwaj, Akshay Kapoor, Vedant Sehwag.

SDS vs WDL Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

West Delhi Lions to win

We predict that West Delhi Lions will win this Delhi T20 Premier League match. The likes of Krish Yadav, Ayush Doseja and Manan Bhardwaj will be key players to watch out for.

West Delhi Lions are high on confidence after their victory over Central Delhi Kings recently and will look to carry forward the momentum into this match. Purana Dilli are last in the points table and are out of the qualification race. We expect a thrilling contest between two teams looking to add points to their tally.

West Delhi Lions currently hold the third position in the points table with eight points, while Purana Dilli currently occupy the bottom position in the points table with five points. 

WDL vs PD Match Details

Date: 23rd August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Fancode  

WDL vs PD Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters WDL vs PD

• Krish Yadav (WDL) - 300 runs in this tournament 

• Ayush Doseja (WDL) - 240 runs in this tournament 

• Samarth Seth (PD)- 237 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler WDL vs PD

• Rajneesh Dabar (PD) - 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Udhav Mohan (PD) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Manan Bhardwaj (WDL) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

WDL vs PD Recent Performance

WDL vs PD Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If WDL bats first

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

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

Scenario 2- If PD bats first

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

• Result prediction- WDL will win the match by 5 wickets 

WDL vs PD Predicted Playing XI

West Delhi Lions (WDL) Playing XI 

Krish Yadav(WK),  Ankit Kumar,  Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Ravneet Tanwar, Hrithik Shokeen, Manan Bhardwaj, Shivank Vashisht, Anirudh Chowdhary, Shubham Dubey

Purani Dilli (PD) Playing XI

Samarth Seth, Manjeet, Kush Nagpal, Pranav Pant, Dev Lakra, Vansh Bedi(WK)(C), Lalit Yadav, Aayush Singh, Udhav Mohan, Rajneesh Dadar, Pardeep Parashar

WDL vs PD Complete Squad

West Delhi Lions - 

Tishant Dabla, Ayush Doseja, Krish Yadav(WK), Ankit Kumar-II, Shivank Vashisht, Hrithik Shokeen, Nitish Rana(C), Mayank Gusain, Kabir Sachdeva, Rishabh Rana(WK), Vikas Rana(WK), Vishal Abhua(WK), Ravneet Tanwar, Shatanu Yadav, Naman Tiwari, Ishant Sharma, Laxman, Bhagwan Singh, Shubham Dubey, Anirudh Chowdhary, Manan Bhardwaj, Akshay Kapoor, Vedant Sehwag.

Purani Dilli -

Lalit Yadav, Yug Gupta, Manjeet, Aayush Singh, Rishabh Pant(WK), Vansh Bedi(WK)(C), Kush Nagpal, Dev Lakra, Pranav Pant, Aryan Kapoor, Dhruv Chauhan, Prince Mishra, Rushal Saini, Samarth Seth, Aarush Malhotra(WK), Ekansh Dobal, Vivek Yadav, Aditya Malhotra, Sarthak Pal, Rajneesh Dadar, Agrim Sharma, Ashish Chaurasiya, Gaurav Saroha, Pardeep Parashar, Udhav Mohan.

WDL vs PD Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

West Delhi Lions to win

We predict that West Delhi Lions will win this Delhi T20 Premier League match. The likes of Manan Bhardwaj, Krish Yadav and Ayush Doseja will be key players to watch out for.