Will Purani Dilli 6 Start Strong Against West Delhi Lions on Aug 4?

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Key Takeaways
- Purani Dilli 6 aims for a strong start in DPL Season 2.
- Match against West Delhi Lions on August 4 at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- Exciting squad featuring star players like Rishabh Pant.
- Top four teams will qualify for the playoffs.
- Final match scheduled for August 31.
Delhi, July 23 (NationPress) Purani Dilli 6, semi-finalists from the 2024 Delhi Premier League (DPL), are gearing up for their Season 2 opener on August 4 against the West Delhi Lions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital.
The second season of the DPL kicks off on August 2 with an extravagant opening ceremony, followed by the inaugural men’s match.
After facing the West Delhi Lions, Purani Dilli 6 will compete against the New Delhi Tigers on August 6, the Outer Delhi Warriors on August 8, and the South Delhi Superstarz on August 9. Their final group stage match is scheduled against the Central Delhi Kings on August 26.
Owner Akash Nangia expressed enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to return for Season 2 of DPL. Our team is well-rounded, filled with talent and experience. We aim to deliver a remarkable performance that makes our fans proud."
The Delhi Premier League has organized its eight teams into two groups of four. Group B includes West Delhi Lions, East Delhi Riders, South Delhi Superstarz, and Purani Dilli 6, while Group A comprises the Outer Delhi Warriors, Central Delhi Kings, New Delhi Tigers, and North Delhi Strikers.
The top four teams will progress to the playoffs, with the leading two competing in Qualifier 1 for a direct place in the finals. The third and fourth-placed teams will battle it out in the Eliminator, where the losing team will be eliminated.
The victor of the Eliminator will then face off against the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2. The winner of that match secures the last spot in the final, setting the stage for a showdown with the Qualifier 1 winner. The grand finale is scheduled for August 31, with a reserve day for the men’s final on September 1.
Purani Dilli 6 had a remarkable journey in the 2024 DPL season and has formed a robust squad for Season 2, featuring star players like Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Vansh Bedi, and Samarth Seth.
Full squad:
Rishabh Pant (marquee player), Lalit Yadav, Vansh Bedi, Dev Lakra, Aayush Singh, Samarth Seth, Aarush Malhotra, Sarthak Pal, Agrim Sharma, Vivek Yadav, Yug Gupta, Udhav Mohan, Pranav Pant, Prince Mishra, Rushal Saini, Aaryan Kapoor, Pardeep Parashar, Ekansh Dobal, Aditya Malhotra, Rajneesh Dadar, Ashish Chaurasiya, Kush Nagpal, Dhruv Chauhan, Gaurav Saroha.