The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 saw a shift in fortunes for Harshit Rana’s team, as their winning streak ended after three consecutive victories. The team, featuring Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s teammate, struggled in their fourth match, and the outstanding performance of one player, in particular, has proven to be a double-edged sword.
Arnav Bagga’s impressive run-scoring form has become a source of concern for the team. North Delhi Strikers often loses when Bagga scores over 40 runs, a pattern that was evident in the 24th match of DPL 2025.
The 24th match of DPL 2025 saw a contest between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers. Chasing a target of 197 runs, Delhi Strikers got off to a blazing start, thanks to opener Arnav Bagga. Bagga and Sarthak Ranjan built a formidable 85-run partnership in just 29 balls for the first wicket.
Bagga was eventually dismissed. He scored a quick 43 runs from 13 balls, including 3 sixes and 5 fours, but could not lead his team to victory. The trend of North Delhi Strikers losing matches where Bagga scores over 40 runs continues.
In the season’s opening match against Central Delhi Kings, Arnav Bagga’s 67 runs from 43 balls, which included 4 fours and 5 sixes, were not enough to prevent an 8-wicket loss for North Delhi Strikers. However, in their second match against Outer Delhi Warriors, Delhi Strikers secured a 19-run victory, with Bagga scoring a mere 3 runs. The same pattern was observed against Purani Delhi 6, where Bagga scored 39 runs off 26 balls, less than 40 runs. Delhi Strikers won this match by 27 runs.
In the third match, Bagga scored only 6 runs. Delhi Strikers triumphed over West Delhi Lions by 11 runs, completing a hat-trick of victories. However, when the team faced Central Delhi Strikers in the fifth match, Bagga again surpassed 40 runs. Despite this, Delhi Strikers lost the match by 15 runs, halting Harshit Rana’s team’s successful run. Arnav Bagga, who is part of the India Under-19 team with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has amassed 158 runs in 5 matches, including a half-century.