Central Delhi Kings Clinch 4 wickets Win in a Thriller
Central Delhi Kings have won by 4 wickets. Purani Delhi 6 batted first and posted 202/4 in 20 overs. Central Delhi Kings chased down 203 in just 19.1 overs.
Anuj Rawat was the standout in the first innings, scoring 105* off 59 balls (SR 178). 5 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 38 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Yash Dhull anchored the innings with 72 off 45 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Central Delhi Kings on track despite losing wickets around him.
PD lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 26 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
105* off 59 balls (SR 178), 11 fours, 5 sixes
72 off 45 balls (SR 160), 5 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Central Delhi Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Purani Delhi 6 came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PD lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.