Yash Dhull's 100 Fires Central Delhi Kings to Victory
Central Delhi Kings have won by 9 wickets. Purani Delhi batted first and posted 140/7 in 15 overs. Central Delhi Kings chased down 141 in just 13.2 overs.
Rohan Rathi was the standout in the first innings, scoring 46 off 21 balls (SR 219). 2 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Yash Dhull blazed 100 off 47 balls (SR 213), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Purani Delhi had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Money Grewal delivered figures of 3/22 in 3 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
CDK lead the series 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 13 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
100* off 47 balls (SR 213), 6 fours, 9 sixes
3/22 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.33)
46 off 21 balls (SR 219), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Central Delhi Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Purani Delhi were outplayed in all departments. A 9 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. CDK lead the series 10-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.