DPL 2026: Monu Shukla's Super Over blitz seals Warriors' first win
Synopsis
Down to 80/5 chasing 156, Outer Delhi Warriors looked dead and buried — until Monu Shukla smashed 45 off 17 balls, forced a Super Over off a last-ball stumping drama, and then blitzed 20 runs to seal the Warriors' first DPL 2026 win. A finish that had everything: a fumble, a direct hit, and a Super Over collapse.
Key Takeaways
Outer Delhi Warriors beat New Delhi Tigers in a Super Over at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 4 August 2026 .
Warriors were reduced to 80/5 chasing 156/5 before Monu Shukla turned the match around.
Shukla smashed 45 off 17 balls in regulation play and then top-scored in the Super Over, setting 20 runs for the Tigers.
A last-ball mid-off fumble and direct-hit run-out tied the match and triggered the Super Over.
Himmat Singh ( 61 off 25 ) and Lakshay Thareja ( 62* off 41 ) had anchored a 101-run stand for the Tigers.
The victory is Outer Delhi Warriors' first win of the DPL 2026 season.
Outer Delhi Warriors claimed their first victory of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 season with a dramatic Super Over win over New Delhi Tigers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, 4 August, in a rain-curtailed 15-over contest that went down to the wire.
Tigers Set a Stiff Target
New Delhi Tigers posted a commanding 156/5, powered by a blistering 101-run partnership between skipper Himmat Singh (61 off 25 balls) and Lakshay Thareja (62* off 41 balls). The stand put the Warriors firmly on the back foot from the outset.
Warriors' Collapse and Shukla's Rescue Act
The Warriors' chase quickly unravelled, with the side crumbling to 80/5 and seemingly out of contention. It was at this point that Monu Shukla produced one of the innings of the tournament — a fearless 45 off just 17 balls — to drag his team back into the game and ultimately force a Super Over.
The tension peaked on the final delivery of the regulation innings, when a mid-off fumble briefly ignited Warriors celebrations before a direct hit on the stumps tied the match. 'Initially, when the fielder fumbled, we thought the game was ours. But when the ball hit the stumps, it was a heartbreaking moment for us,' Shukla recalled.
Super Over Finish
Shukla carried his aggressive touch into the Super Over, striking a crucial cameo that set the Warriors a formidable target of 20 runs. The Tigers' reply fell apart almost immediately, handing the Warriors a victory that had seemed impossible when they were five wickets down at 80.
Shukla Reflects on the Win
'It feels great to register our first win of the season. We had come very close in the previous match but couldn't finish the job, so the team was naturally disappointed. This victory has given us a lot of confidence, and everyone is very happy with the result,' Shukla said.
On his batting approach, he added: 'I was happy with the way I batted. The plan was to play positively and take the game deep. We felt we could have finished the chase without a Super Over, but once it went there, we stayed confident and backed ourselves.'
'Thankfully, we stayed positive, won the Super Over, and in the end, luck smiled on us,' he concluded. The Warriors will now look to build on this momentum as the DPL 2026 group stage continues.
Point of View
With the game effectively over, he produced the sort of counter-attacking innings that lower-order batters in franchise cricket are specifically recruited for — yet rarely deliver. The DPL 2026 is still young, but if the Warriors are to make a run, this win could prove the psychological inflection point. The Tigers, meanwhile, will rue a mid-off fumble that cost them the match in regulation; their top-order firepower is evident, but the Super Over collapse suggests fragility under pressure.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Outer Delhi Warriors vs New Delhi Tigers DPL 2026 match?
Outer Delhi Warriors won the match via Super Over at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 4 August 2026. It was their first victory of the Delhi Premier League 2026 season.
What did Monu Shukla score in the DPL 2026 Super Over match?
Monu Shukla scored 45 off just 17 balls in the regulation innings to drag the Warriors back from 80/5, and then hit a key cameo in the Super Over to set New Delhi Tigers a target of 20 runs.
How did the Super Over get triggered in the DPL 2026 match?
On the final ball of the regulation innings, a mid-off fumble initially gave the Warriors hope, but a direct hit on the stumps tied the match, forcing a Super Over.
How did New Delhi Tigers bat in the DPL 2026 match?
The Tigers posted 156/5 in 15 overs, anchored by a 101-run partnership between skipper Himmat Singh (61 off 25) and Lakshay Thareja (62* off 41). Despite the strong total, they failed to defend it in the Super Over.
What is the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026?
The Delhi Premier League is a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament featuring city-based teams competing at venues in Delhi. The 2026 edition is currently in its group stage, with matches being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
