Aryan Gaur's 91 Fires Purani Delhi 6 to Victory
Purani Delhi 6 have won by 27 runs. Purani Delhi 6 batted first and posted 177/8 in 20 overs. New Delhi Tigers, chasing 178, fell short at 150/8 in 20 overs.
Aryan Gaur was the standout in the first innings, scoring 91 off 42 balls (SR 217). 4 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 64 runs.
Himmat Singh fought hard with 36 off 25 balls, but it was not enough to haul New Delhi Tigers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Hrithik Shokeen delivered figures of 4/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PD lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 2 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
91 off 42 balls (SR 217), 11 fours, 4 sixes
4/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
36 off 25 balls (SR 144), 1 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Purani Delhi 6 showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. New Delhi Tigers came up short by 27 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PD lead the series 13-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.