Women's DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers go top with 10-run win over South Delhi
Synopsis
North Delhi Strikers Women are the only unbeaten side in the DPL 2026 women's competition after Shivi Sharma's blazing unbeaten 71 set up 141/4, and a disciplined bowling unit — led by Nazma's 2/28 — held South Delhi Superstarz to 131/5. Two games in, they already look like the team to beat.
Key Takeaways
North Delhi Strikers Women beat South Delhi Superstarz Women by 10 runs in the DPL 2026 on 22 August .
Shivi Sharma top-scored with an unbeaten 71 off 54 balls , hitting nine boundaries , to power North Delhi to 141/4 .
Tanishqa Singh was South Delhi's best batter with 46 off 44 balls , but the side fell short at 131/5 .
Nazma was North Delhi's standout bowler, finishing with 2/28 from four overs.
The win gives North Delhi Strikers two wins from two matches and top spot on the DPL women's points table .
North Delhi Strikers Women climbed to the summit of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 women's points table on 22 August after defending a total of 141/4 to beat South Delhi Superstarz Women by 10 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. The victory is their second in as many matches, making them the only unbeaten side in the women's competition so far.
South Delhi's Chase Falls Short
Chasing 142, South Delhi Superstarz were dealt an early blow when wicketkeeper-batter Nishika Singh fell for a three-ball duck, reducing the side to 1/1 inside the first over. Priya Punia and Tanishqa Singh steadied the innings with a 36-run partnership before Punia departed for 10 off 18 balls.
Tanishqa Singh played the anchor's role with composure, top-scoring with 46 off 44 balls, striking six boundaries. She shared a key stand with South Delhi captain Shweta Sehrawat, who contributed 27 off 23 balls with two fours and a six. However, North Delhi kept removing batters at critical junctures.
Tanishqa's dismissal in the 14th over left South Delhi at 72/3, and Sehrawat's exit at 94/4 effectively ended the chase. Ekta Bhadana added just four before falling, leaving the visitors needing 28 runs from the final two overs. Tanisha Singh remained unbeaten on 24 off 19 balls and Disha Nagar hit an unbeaten 9 off 6, but South Delhi could only reach 131/5 — falling 10 runs short.
North Delhi's Bowling Effort
Nazma was the standout with the ball for North Delhi Strikers, returning figures of 2/28 from her four overs. Reshika Beniwal, Apeksha Anand, and Priya Mishra each claimed one wicket, with the collective effort keeping South Delhi under consistent pressure throughout the innings.
Shivi Sharma Powers North Delhi's Total
Earlier in the match, North Delhi Strikers posted a competitive 141/4 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Shivi Sharma, who struck an unbeaten 71 off 54 balls, hitting nine boundaries to set the platform. Upasana Yadav chipped in with a steady 43 off 42 balls, while North Delhi captain Ayushi Soni contributed 17 to round out a well-constructed batting effort.
Table Standings and What's Next
The result lifts North Delhi Strikers to the top of the DPL 2026 women's points table with a perfect record — two wins from two games. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is set to host further high-profile cricket, with India vs Afghanistan fixtures scheduled there next month. For South Delhi Superstarz, this second defeat will prompt a hard look at their batting order's ability to handle pressure in the back half of an innings.
Point of View
They need a more settled top order, because their middle-order firepower is clearly there. The DPL women's competition deserves more sustained coverage; performances like Sharma's and Tanishqa's 46 under pressure are exactly the kind of cricket that builds the next generation of India internationals.
NationPress
22 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the DPL 2026 women's match between North Delhi Strikers and South Delhi Superstarz?
North Delhi Strikers Women won by 10 runs, defending a total of 141/4 as South Delhi Superstarz were bowled out for 131/5 in 20 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 22 August.
Who was the top scorer for North Delhi Strikers in the DPL 2026 women's match?
Shivi Sharma top-scored with an unbeaten 71 off 54 balls, hitting nine boundaries, to anchor North Delhi Strikers' total of 141/4. Upasana Yadav added 43 off 42 balls in support.
Who was the best bowler for North Delhi Strikers against South Delhi Superstarz?
Nazma was the pick of the North Delhi bowlers, claiming 2/28 from four overs. Reshika Beniwal, Apeksha Anand, and Priya Mishra each took one wicket.
Where do North Delhi Strikers stand on the DPL 2026 women's points table?
North Delhi Strikers sit at the top of the DPL 2026 women's points table with two wins from two matches, making them the only unbeaten side in the competition so far.
Who top-scored for South Delhi Superstarz in their chase?
Tanishqa Singh was South Delhi's standout batter, scoring 46 off 44 balls with six boundaries. Captain Shweta Sehrawat added 27 off 23 balls, but South Delhi ultimately fell 10 runs short.
