Match Details

• Match: West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders, Match 17, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and elected to bowl
• Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025

Match 17 of the Delhi Premier League 2025 saw East Delhi Riders hold on to their nerves and beat West Delhi Lions by 2 runs in a very exciting match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. EDR batted first because of the toss, and they put up a total of 158/8 largely thanks to Arpit Rana’s aggressive batting of 47 runs off 31 balls and Hardik Sharma’s 37 runs. Manan Bhardwaj from WDL had some good bowling statistics with 3 for 26. WDL started strong in the chase with Ankit Kumar smashing 42 runs off 16 balls and Krish Yadav adding another 44 runs. However, WDL was losing wickets at regular intervals during the middle overs, slowing down their chase. In the end, on the last ball of the match and needing a mere 3 runs to clinch the match, WDL were unable to reach 159 and ended up at 156/7, handing EDR a much-needed but narrow victory.

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Match Details

• Match: West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders, Match 17, Delhi Premier League 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: West Delhi Lions won the toss and elected to bowl
• Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025

In a thrilling encounter in the DPL 2025, the East Delhi Riders overcame the West Delhi Lions by 2 runs in a nail-biting finish. Batting first, the Riders posted a competitive total mainly due to a brilliant knock by Arpit Rana, who scored reasonably quickly. The Lions fought hard, mounting rapidly towards the end of their innings with two aggressive hitters in Ankit Kumar and Krish Yadav, but some disciplined death bowling ensured they fell 2 runs short.

East Delhi Riders innings innings: 158 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs

The Riders' innings started poorly, losing Sujal Singh for 7 runs in the second over. The Riders played well after this, with Rana helping the Riders post a competitive total of 158. Rana made 47 runs from 31 balls with a strike rate of 151.06, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. Hardik Sharma played well for 37 runs from 27 balls. Rounak Waghela (12 not out from 6 balls) and Akhil Chaudhary (3 from 4 balls) made some quick runs in the last few overs to put some competitive distance between the total and the Lions' batting.

EDR Batting Highlights

• Arpit Rana – 47 (31)
• Hardik Sharma – 37 (27)
• Rounak Waghela -12* (6)

WDL Bowling Highlights:

• Manan Bhardwaj – 3 (46.7) – 26 (Average – 6.50)
• Nitish Rana – 2 (43.4) – 31 (average -15.50)
• Hrithik Shokeen - 1 (43.4) - 27, (average -27.00)

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West Delhi Lions Innings: 156/7 in 20 Overs

Chasing a total of 159, the Lions began their chase with a bang as Ankit Kumar (42 runs off 16 balls) made the most of the batting power play with numerous boundaries. Krish Yadav (44 runs off 39 balls) stabilized the innings; however, the quick wickets of Ayush Doseja (26 runs off 26 balls) and Mayank Gusain (27 runs off 20 balls) saw timely strikes from Mayank Rawat (2/18) and Rounak Waghela (2/32) slow the run rate down; however, the EDR bowlers were very tight at the death. The Lions only managed a single off the last ball with 3 needed, risking a tie.

WDL Batting Highlights:

• Krish Yadav – 44 (39)
• Ankit Kumar – 42 (16)
• Mayank Gusain – 27 (20)

EDR Bowling Highlights:

• Mayank Rawat – 2/18 (4 overs)
• Rounak Waghela – 2/32 (4 overs)
• Navdeep Saini – 1/21 (4 overs)

Match Summary

Top Performers

• Player of the Match: Arpit Rana – 47 (31)
• Best Batter: Ankit Kumar – 42 (16)
• Best Bowler: Manan Bhardwaj – 3/26 (4 overs)

West Delhi Lions lost a very close DPL 2025 Match 17 game against East Delhi Riders by a margin of just two runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Lions, after a late fightback, could not reach the target of 159 and ended up with 156/7. The game was highlighted by brilliant batting from both sides, but the key moments in the last overs changed the fate of the match to East Delhi’s side. Here are the main reasons why West Delhi Lions lost the match:

1. Arpit Rana and Hardik Sharma’s Dominant Partnership

East Delhi’s innings was led by a smashing 71 from Arpit Rana and an equally supportive 50 from Hardik Sharma. Their stand set the platform for the Riders' 158/8 which was a total that the Lions were always chasing under scoreboard pressure.

2. Missed Opportunities in the Final Overs

Although the Lions were in a strong position to seal the chase, the last few overs saw the loss of the momentum. Mayank Gusain’s 27 off 20 balls stirred the side but the tight bowling by Ashish Meena (1/21 in 3 overs) and a crucial last-over run-out spoiled the chase. These missed chances in crunch moments proved costly.

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3. East Delhi’s Balanced Bowling Attack

The Riders’ bowling lineup operated as a single unit to protect a meager total and the task was not going to be easy as they were facing an attacking batting lineup. Mayank Rawat (2/18), Rounak Waghela (2/23), and Ashish Meena were impactful at crucial points, dismantling partnerships and dictating the run rate. Their calmness in the last few overs ensured the win.

Delhi Premier T20 League is heating up in the year 2025 as East Delhi Riders on a struggle with face of to West Delhi Lions. This match is going to be played. Either side has needed their moments of genius in previous games, and the clash presents a chance for both to solidify their place on the points table. A clash of some experience from both camps and a bit of young blood this time around will be interesting. Power-smashing, fierce throwing, and aggressive battle all the way.

Match Details – EDR vs WDL, 17th T20, DPL 2025

• Match: East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions
• Date: 10/8/2025
• Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time)
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

West Delhi Lions 

• Nitish Rana: A utility left-handed batsman who can finish games amidst great strangle.
• Hrithik Shokeen: Spin magician who can turn the game in a flash of a second, an economical bowler with tons of experience.
•  Mayank Gusain: A strong stand-in lower-order hitter, lethal in death overs.
• Bhangwan Singh: canny medium-pacer who should keep the runs in check and take vital wickets.

East Delhi Riders 

• Anuj Rawat: A teenage wicketkeeper-batsman, naughtily aggressive against pace as well as spin.
• Navdeep Saini: An express pace bowler who can land stunning yorkers and hard short balls,
• Rounak Waghela: Innovatively Spinning Spinner, Fooling Batters
• Hardik Sharm: Top-order batsman, steady with the bat. 

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

East Delhi Riders (EDR):
Sujal Singh, Arpit Rana, Hardik Sharma, Anuj Rawat (wk/c), Mayank Rawat, Rohan Rathi, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Ashish Meena, Rohit Yadav 

West Delhi Lions (WDL) will face East Delhi Riders (EDR) in Match 17 of the DPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 10. Although WDL began with a win over EDR and got two more additional victories, with them sitting third on the table. Captain Nitish Rana will aim to take his team to the top two. EDR currently has three wins, one loss, and one no result, sitting at position two, and will look to build on their last victory.

WDL vs EDR: Match Details

• Match: West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders
• Date: August 10, 2025, Delhi
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Tournament: Delhi Premier League 2025—Match 17

WDL vs EDR: Live streaming Details

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WDL vs EDR: Predicted Playing XIs

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

East Delhi Riders (EDR):
Sujal Singh, Arpit Rana, Hardik Sharma, Anuj Rawat (wk/c), Mayank Rawat, Rohan Rathi, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Ashish Meena, Rohit Yadav

West Delhi Lions (WDL) will take on East Delhi Riders (EDR) in Match 17 of the  Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Sunday, August 10, at 7:00 PM IST. The Lions began their campaign with a dominating seven-wicket victory over EDR and then secured wins against South Delhi Superstarz and Purani Dilli 6. WDL, who are being led by Nitish Rana, are currently third on the points table and will try to make it to the top two by winning this crucial match.

On the other side of the coin, East Delhi Riders have been very good in their campaign so far, winning three matches, losing one, and having one no result. With the second position on the table, the Riders will be keen to keep their run going and secure their place in the top two. Both teams being in the upper half of the table, this game potentially has a major influence on the playoff race.

WDL vs EDR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played – 3
  
• West Delhi Lions won – 1
  
• East Delhi Riders won – 2
  
• No Result – 0
  
• Tied – 0
  

East Delhi Riders are the team with a bit more power from the past. They have won two of their three encounters against the West Delhi Lions.

WDL vs EDR: 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. The team that wins the toss is expected to bat first and try to post a big score.

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WDL vs EDR: Predicted Playing XIs

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

East Delhi Riders (EDR):
Sujal Singh, Arpit Rana, Hardik Sharma, Anuj Rawat (wk/c), Mayank Rawat, Rohan Rathi, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Ashish Meena, Rohit Yadav