DPL 2026: Aryan Gaur's 91 off 42 powers Purani Dilli 6 to 27-run win
Synopsis
Aryan Gaur's 91 off just 42 balls was the centrepiece, but it was Purani Dilli 6's bowlers who closed the deal — Rajneesh Dadar's 3/26 and Pankaj Jaswal's miserly 1/22 ensured New Delhi Tigers, despite eight wickets from Shokeen and Laxman, never got close in a 27-run defeat at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Key Takeaways
Purani Dilli 6 beat New Delhi Tigers by 27 runs in DPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 7 August .
Aryan Gaur smashed 91 off 42 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes , anchoring the innings before falling in the 13th over.
Digvesh Singh Rathi hit an unbeaten 19 off 9 balls to lift Purani Dilli 6 to 177/8 .
Hrithik Shokeen (4/18) and Laxman (4/29) took four wickets each for the Tigers but could not prevent defeat.
Rajneesh Dadar (3/26) and Pankaj Jaswal (1/22, including a maiden) led the Purani Dilli 6 bowling attack.
New Delhi Tigers captain Himmat Singh top-scored with 36 off 25 balls in a losing cause; Tigers finished at 150/8 .
Purani Dilli 6 secured a commanding 27-run victory over the New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 7 August, driven by a scintillating half-century from opener Aryan Gaur and a disciplined collective bowling effort.
Aryan Gaur's Blazing Knock Sets the Platform
Batting first, Purani Dilli 6 rode on Aryan Gaur's breathtaking 91 off 42 balls — an innings studded with 11 fours and four sixes — to lay a strong foundation. The right-handed opener dominated the Tigers' attack in the powerplay and middle overs, putting his side firmly in control.
The innings, however, lost its momentum when Hrithik Shokeen dismissed Gaur in the 13th over. That wicket triggered a middle-order collapse, with Purani Dilli 6 slipping from a commanding position to 155/7 in quick succession.
Digvesh Rathi Provides Crucial Late Boost
Digvesh Singh Rathi steadied nerves in the final overs, smashing an unbeaten 19 off 9 balls to help Purani Dilli 6 recover and post a competitive total of 177/8 in their 20 overs. That late acceleration ultimately proved the difference between a competitive and a commanding total.
Shokeen and Laxman Shine for Tigers Despite Loss
For the New Delhi Tigers, Hrithik Shokeen was the standout with the ball, finishing with a superb 4/18 in four overs. Laxman was equally impressive, claiming 4/29 in his four-over spell. Despite their combined eight wickets, the Tigers' batting unit could not mount a credible chase.
Tigers' Chase Falls Apart Under Pressure
Chasing 178, the New Delhi Tigers never found the fluency required. They slumped to 119/5, leaving themselves with too much to do in the back half of the innings. Captain Himmat Singh top-scored with a fighting 36 off 25 balls, but the middle order offered little support.
The Tigers eventually closed at 150/8 in 20 overs, falling 27 runs short. Rajneesh Dadar was the pick of Purani Dilli 6's bowlers, returning 3/26 in four overs, while Pankaj Jaswal was economical with 1/22 in four overs — including a maiden — to help seal the result.
The win reinforces Purani Dilli 6's standing in the DPL 2026 standings and will be a confidence boost heading deeper into the tournament.
Point of View
But the real story of this DPL fixture is the collapse that followed his dismissal — from a position of dominance, Purani Dilli 6 lost momentum sharply, sliding to 155/7. That the total still proved adequate says as much about the Tigers' fragile batting order as it does about the hosts' bowling. Shokeen and Laxman combined for eight wickets, yet their team's chase never got off the ground — a recurring pattern in T20 cricket where top-order dependence leaves sides exposed when the run rate climbs past ten.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the DPL 2026 match between Purani Dilli 6 and New Delhi Tigers?
Purani Dilli 6 won the match by 27 runs, restricting New Delhi Tigers to 150/8 while posting 177/8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 7 August 2026.
How did Aryan Gaur perform in the DPL 2026 match?
Aryan Gaur scored a brilliant 91 off 42 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes before being dismissed by Hrithik Shokeen in the 13th over. His knock was the cornerstone of Purani Dilli 6's total.
Who were the top bowlers in the Purani Dilli 6 vs New Delhi Tigers DPL match?
Rajneesh Dadar (3/26) and Pankaj Jaswal (1/22, with a maiden) were the standouts for Purani Dilli 6. For the Tigers, Hrithik Shokeen took 4/18 and Laxman took 4/29, though their efforts were not enough to secure a win.
What was New Delhi Tigers' highest scorer in the chase?
Captain Himmat Singh top-scored for the Tigers with 36 off 25 balls, but did not receive adequate support from the rest of the batting lineup, and the team fell 27 runs short.
Where was the DPL 2026 match played?
The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on 7 August 2026.
