How Did Sumit Beniwal’s Five-for Lead South Delhi Superstarz to Victory Over Purani Dilli 6?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Sumit Kumar Beniwal's exceptional bowling changed the game.
- South Delhi Superstarz posted a strong total of 184 runs.
- Purani Dilli 6 struggled under pressure, falling to 138 all out.
- Ekansh Dobal's effort stood out despite the team's loss.
- The match displayed the competitive spirit of the Delhi Premier League.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (NationPress) The Delhi Premier League (DPL) showcased an extraordinary exhibition of fast bowling as Sumit Kumar Beniwal's explosive five-wicket haul propelled the South Delhi Superstarz to a convincing 46-run triumph over Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
In pursuit of a demanding target of 185, Purani Dilli 6 faced an early collapse as Beniwal delivered back-to-back breakthroughs during the powerplay. His impressive pace and precision left the opposition in disbelief, and with contributions from Abhishek Khandelwal and Aman Bharti, Purani Dilli 6 crumbled to a disastrous 28/6 within just eight overs.
Beniwal ultimately achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul (5/19 in 4 overs), while Khandelwal’s figures of 4/31 sealed the fate for Purani Dilli 6.
The only silver lining for them came from Ekansh Dobal, who displayed resilience under pressure. He formed a 46-run partnership with Lalit Yadav (22 off 28) to stabilize the innings before Yadav was dismissed by Beniwal. Dobal managed to score a commendable half-century, but his individual effort was insufficient, as Purani Dilli 6 was bowled out for 138.
Earlier, batting first, South Delhi Superstarz set a target of 184 runs. Their openers provided a fantastic start, with Anmol Sharma and Ankur Kaushik putting on 70 runs for the first wicket. While Kaushik departed for 21 off 17, Sharma anchored the innings with a fluent half-century, maintaining stability as wickets fell around him.
Although the middle order faltered under pressure, a vital cameo from Vision Panchal in the later stages pushed their total beyond 180.
For Purani Dilli 6, Lalit Yadav (3/24) and Rajneesh Dadar (3/30) were the standout bowlers, consistently taking wickets to prevent South Delhi Superstarz from surpassing the 200-run mark.
Brief Scores:
South Delhi Superstarz: 184 all out (Anmol Sharma 50, Vision Panchal 27; Lalit Yadav 3/24, Rajneesh Dadar 3/30)
Purani Dilli 6: 138 all out in 18.3 overs (Ekansh Dobal 63, Lalit Yadav 22; Sumit Kumar Beniwal 5/19, Abhishek Khandelwal 4/31)