Anuj Rawat's 92 Fires Purani Delhi 6 to Victory
Purani Delhi 6 have won by 7 wickets. Outer Delhi Warriors batted first and posted 165/10 in 19.1 overs. Purani Delhi 6 chased down 166 in just 15.2 overs.
Akshay Saini was the standout in the first innings, scoring 49 off 40 balls (SR 123). 2 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 80 runs.
The chase was clinical. Anuj Rawat blazed 92 off 38 balls (SR 242), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Outer Delhi Warriors had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Harsh Tyagi delivered figures of 3/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ODW lead the series 21-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 2 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
92 off 38 balls (SR 242), 8 fours, 8 sixes
3/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
57* off 40 balls (SR 143), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Purani Delhi 6 showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Outer Delhi Warriors 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. ODW lead the series 21-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.