East Delhi Riders Clinch Inaugural DPL T20 Title in Thrilling Finale

East Delhi Riders emerged victorious in the first-ever Delhi Premier League T20, defeating South Delhi Superstarz by 3 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Key performances from Mayank Rawat, Simarjeet Singh, and Raunak Waghela led to an exciting win despite a strong chase by South Delhi Superstarz.

In a nail-biting finale that captivated cricket fans, East Delhi Riders clinched the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 title, defeating South Delhi Superstarz by a slender 3-run margin at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

A late batting assault by Mayank Rawat, featuring seven fours and six sixes, propelled East Delhi Riders to a competitive total of 183/5. Strong bowling efforts by Simarjeet Singh and Raunak Waghela, both bagging three wickets each, ensured their team stayed in contention despite a formidable chase.

South Delhi Superstarz had a promising start but faltered early. Losing key players like Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni, they struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Vision Panchal provided some hope with a quick-fire 25, but timely wickets restricted their progress. With Tejaswi Dahiya and Digvesh Rathi's efforts falling just short, South Delhi Superstarz ended their innings at 180/9, narrowly missing out on the championship.

(With inputs from agencies.)