In a dramatic turn of events during a DPL 2025 match, bowler Rahul Chaudhary showcased a performance of highs and lows. Representing South Delhi Superstarz, Chaudhary achieved a hat-trick, a rare feat in cricket, yet his contribution ultimately led to his team’s defeat. The match, a thrilling contest between South Delhi Superstarz and New Delhi Tigers, unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The New Delhi Tigers, pursuing a target of 197, found themselves needing 12 runs off the final over, with 6 wickets in hand. The equation appeared favorable for the Tigers, with Anmol Sharma anchoring the innings with 79 runs. Rahul Chaudhary was entrusted with the crucial final over.
Chaudhary’s over began with a display of brilliance. On the first ball, he dismissed Anmol Sharma, caught by Aryan Dalal. The next delivery saw Sumit caught out, and Chaudhary was on the verge of a hat-trick. He completed the hat-trick by dismissing Gulzar Sandhu, becoming the first bowler of the season to achieve the feat.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically. Chaudhary’s next delivery was a wide, resulting in four extra runs. The following ball saw the batsmen take two runs. With 5 runs needed from the last two balls, Abhishek Khandelwal smashed a six, sealing the victory for the New Delhi Tigers. Chaudhary, who was a hero with his hat-trick, saw his performance overshadowed by the final two deliveries.
Earlier in the match, South Delhi Superstarz had posted a score of 196 for 9 wickets in 20 overs, with contributions from Dhruv Kaushik (65 runs) and Deepak Punia (54 runs). Aman Bharti took three wickets for the Tigers. Despite Chaudhary’s hat-trick, the New Delhi Tigers won the match by 3 wickets, thanks to Anmol’s 79 and Tejasvi Dahiya’s 72.