Purani Delhi 6 Clinch 7 wickets Win in a Thriller
Purani Delhi 6 have won by 7 wickets. West Delhi Lions batted first and posted 180/6 in 20 overs. Purani Delhi 6 chased down 181 in just 17.5 overs.
Ankit Kumar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 86 off 45 balls (SR 191). 5 sixes and 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 58 runs.
The chase was clinical. Dev Lakra blazed 64 off 33 balls (SR 194), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. West Delhi Lions had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Pankaj Jaiswal delivered figures of 2/30 in 4 overs (Econ 7.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
PD lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 6 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
86 off 45 balls (SR 191), 8 fours, 5 sixes
2/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50)
64 off 33 balls (SR 194), 4 fours, 6 sixes
Verdict
Purani Delhi 6 showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. West Delhi Lions were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. PD lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.