New Delhi, August 11: Purani Dilli 6 registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, riding on brilliant knocks from Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur.
Batting first, Outer Delhi Warriors got off to a flying start as Priyansh Arya took the attack to the bowlers. The left-handed opener smashed a quick 46 off 19 balls, hitting four sixes and four fours.
However, Arya’s dismissal in the fifth over slowed the scoring rate. The Warriors soon found themselves in trouble at 95/5 in the ninth over.
Akshay Saini and Shivam Sharma then stepped up to rebuild the innings. The duo added 55 runs for the sixth wicket, giving the Warriors some hope of posting a strong total. Saini scored 49 off 40 balls before being dismissed, while Sharma contributed 22 off 23 balls.
The Warriors eventually lost their remaining wickets and were bowled out for 165.
In reply, Purani Dilli 6 suffered an early setback and were reduced to 9/2. However, Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur completely changed the course of the chase with a brilliant partnership.
Rawat took the attacking role and put the Warriors’ bowlers under constant pressure, while Gaur kept the scoreboard moving at the other end. The pair ensured that Purani Dilli 6 remained firmly in control of the chase.
Rawat played a sensational knock of 92 off just 38 balls, taking the attack apart with some powerful hitting before being dismissed. Gaur stayed unbeaten on 57 off 40 balls and guided his side comfortably towards the target.
