Yash Dhull blazed an unbeaten century off just 47 balls to guide Central Delhi Kings to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Wednesday, 5 August. The rain-curtailed 15-over contest was never in doubt once Dhull took charge of the chase, with the Kings cruising past 140 without breaking a sweat.

Grewal Sets the Tone with the Ball

Money Grewal was the architect of the Kings' bowling effort, dismantling Purani Dilli 6's top order early to leave them reeling at 55/5 in the ninth over. Grewal finished with figures of 3/22 from his three overs, consistently hitting the right areas during the death overs and exposing the lower middle order. Gavnish Khurana provided strong support, returning 2/22 to keep the squeeze on throughout the innings.

Rathi and Chillar Rescue Purani Dilli 6

With their innings in tatters, Purani Dilli 6 were salvaged by a spirited 85-run sixth-wicket partnership between Rohan Rathi and Ashwini Chillar. Rathi played a blistering knock of 46 off 21 balls, while Chillar provided the anchor with a composed 38 off 29 deliveries. Their stand hauled the side to a competitive 140/7 in their allotted 15 overs — a respectable recovery from near-collapse.

Dhull's Flawless Century Seals the Chase

Central Delhi Kings' reply was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Dhull's unbeaten century, laced with elegant strokeplay and powerful hitting, ensured the chase was completed without a single hiccup. The milestone arrived in a mere 47 balls, underlining his outstanding form in the tournament. The Kings knocked off the target for the loss of just one wicket, registering a nine-wicket win.

What Grewal Said After the Win

Reflecting on the victory, Grewal heaped praise on his match-winner. 'Yash is the kind of player who takes responsibility and wins matches for the team. As long as he is at the crease, we always believe we are in the game, regardless of the target. He has been in outstanding form,' Grewal said. On his own bowling, Grewal added, 'Our plan at that stage was to keep attacking and bowl in the right areas during the death overs. We knew that if we could pick up a few more wickets and expose the new batters, it would become difficult for them to score freely. I just focused on executing my plans, and thankfully it worked for us.'

DPL 2026 Standings Outlook

The victory keeps Central Delhi Kings firmly in contention at the DPL 2026, with their combination of disciplined bowling and match-winning batting proving a potent formula. Dhull's consistent run with the bat and Grewal's ability to take timely wickets make them a formidable unit as the tournament progresses.