The Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted a thrilling encounter in the Delhi Premier League, with the West Delhi Lions edging out the Central Delhi Kings by a mere 3 runs. After the Lions set a target of 179, the Kings’ chase was marked by early wickets. Yash Dhull played a pivotal role, scoring a resilient 72 off 49 balls and forging a significant partnership with Jonty Sidhu, who contributed 56 runs from 41 deliveries. Aditya Bhandari added late momentum with 23 runs off just 12 balls, injecting further excitement into the match. The Lions, however, managed to maintain control, especially through Shivank Vashisht, who secured figures of 1/16 in 3 overs. The turning point arrived in the final over, with the Kings needing 7 runs to win. Anirudh Chowdhary stepped up, delivering an outstanding over by allowing only 3 runs and taking the crucial wicket of Kings’ captain, Jonty Sidhu. Earlier in the game, the Lions’ innings was built on a strong foundation provided by Krish Yadav, who scored a remarkable 85 off 60 balls. Hrithik Shokeen and Ravneet Tanwar added valuable runs to help the Lions post a competitive score. Arun Pundir stood out among the Kings’ bowlers, recording figures of 2/16 in 4 overs. The West Delhi Lions’ victory, secured in the final over, will be etched in DPL history as one of the most gripping finishes of the season.
Anirudh Chowdhary’s Final Over Heroics Clinch Victory for West Delhi Lions in DPL
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