Mayank Rawat's Heroics Lead East Delhi Riders to Victory in Weather-Hit Match

Mayank Rawat’s stellar performance helped East Delhi Riders secure their second win in the Delhi Premier League by five wickets. Rawat scored a rapid 55 off 27 balls after taking two wickets, in a game curtailed to 18 overs due to a wet outfield. The victory came despite an initially precarious position of 57 for four while chasing Purani Dilli's 142 for eight.

Mayank Rawat's remarkable all-round performance powered East Delhi Riders to a five-wicket victory over Purani Dilli in a curtailed Delhi Premier League match on Tuesday.

Rawat played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 27 balls after taking two crucial wickets earlier in the match. The game, reduced to 18 overs per side due to adverse weather, saw East Delhi Riders chasing down Purani Dilli's total of 142 for eight in 16 overs.

Despite a shaky start losing four key batters, Rawat, along with Hardik Sharma's 25-run contribution, steadied the innings. Rawat's aggressive batting countered Purani Dilli's early breakthroughs, securing the win for his team.

(With inputs from agencies.)