DPL 2026: Sarthak's 95 off 50 balls fires North Delhi Strikers to 6-wicket win
Synopsis
Captain Sarthak Ranjan's 95 off just 50 balls — including a 29-run over off Simarjeet Singh — turned a wobbling chase into a statement win for North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2026. With Yash Bhatia adding an unbeaten fifty and Sujal Singh's lone 82 going in vain, the Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed one of the tournament's most explosive individual batting performances so far.
Key Takeaways
North Delhi Strikers beat East Delhi Riders by six wickets in DPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 6 August .
Captain Sarthak Ranjan scored a blazing 95 off 50 balls , hitting 8 sixes and 7 fours .
Ranjan smashed 29 runs off a single over from Simarjeet Singh in the 14th over .
Yash Bhatia contributed an unbeaten half-century; the pair put on 113 runs for the third wicket.
Sujal Singh top-scored for East Delhi with an unbeaten 82 off 50 balls to set a total of 171/6 .
Vikas Dixit was North Delhi's standout bowler, returning 1/19 from four overs .
North Delhi Strikers cruised to a commanding six-wicket victory over East Delhi Riders in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 6 August, with captain Sarthak Ranjan producing a stunning 95 off 50 balls to anchor the chase. The win underlines North Delhi's growing reputation as the tournament's most dangerous batting unit.
East Delhi Riders Set a Fighting Total
East Delhi Riders posted 171/6 in their allotted 20 overs, built almost entirely around a brilliant unbeaten knock from left-handed batter Sujal Singh. Singh scored 82 off 50 balls, striking six fours and four sixes, anchoring the innings while wickets tumbled at the other end. He paced his innings shrewdly, accelerating in the back half to push the Riders to a competitive total despite the lack of sustained support.
For the Strikers, Vikas Dixit was the pick of the bowlers, returning tight figures of 1/19 from four overs. The rest of the attack also kept pressure on the Riders, ensuring the innings never fully broke free beyond Singh's lone effort.
Strikers Wobble Early, Then Ranjan Takes Over
Chasing 172, North Delhi made an uncertain start, slipping to 39/2 inside the early overs. The chase looked precarious until Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia came together for a match-defining 113-run third-wicket partnership that completely reversed the momentum.
Ranjan was in devastating touch from the outset. The right-hander smashed eight sixes and seven fours in his 95-run knock, and took the game beyond East Delhi's reach with a savage 14th over assault on Simarjeet Singh, plundering 29 runs off a single over. He narrowly missed a century before being caught by Vaibhav Baisla off the bowling of Ashish Meena.
Bhatia Seals the Chase With Composure
The dismissal of Bharat Sindhwani shortly after Ranjan's exit briefly threatened to tighten the game, but Yash Bhatia held firm. He brought up an unbeaten half-century and guided the Strikers over the line without further alarm, finishing the chase with confidence and control.
Match Summary
The victory continues North Delhi Strikers' strong run in the DPL 2026. Ranjan's knock — notable for its strike rate and the sheer weight of the single-over assault on Simarjeet — will be among the tournament's standout innings so far. With Bhatia also finding form, the Strikers' middle order looks well-equipped for the challenges ahead.
Point of View
With Bhatia providing the calm finish, suggests they are not a one-man team. East Delhi's problem is structural: Sujal Singh's 82 was exceptional, but a side that depends on one batter to reach 171 will struggle to defend it when the opposition has match-winners of Ranjan's calibre.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the DPL 2026 match between North Delhi Strikers and East Delhi Riders?
North Delhi Strikers won the match by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 6 August. Captain Sarthak Ranjan's 95 off 50 balls was the decisive innings in the chase.
How did Sarthak Ranjan perform in the match?
Ranjan scored 95 off just 50 balls, hitting eight sixes and seven fours. He struck 29 runs off a single over from Simarjeet Singh in the 14th over, effectively ending the contest before being dismissed just short of a century.
What total did East Delhi Riders post in DPL 2026?
East Delhi Riders posted 171/6 in 20 overs, with Sujal Singh's unbeaten 82 off 50 balls being the cornerstone of the innings. The Riders struggled for partnerships despite Singh's effort.
Who was the standout bowler for North Delhi Strikers?
Vikas Dixit was the pick of the North Delhi bowlers, returning figures of 1/19 from four overs. The rest of the attack also bowled with discipline to restrict the Riders to 171.
What role did Yash Bhatia play in the North Delhi chase?
Yash Bhatia partnered Sarthak Ranjan in a 113-run third-wicket stand that turned the chase around from 39/2. He then finished the innings unbeaten with a composed half-century after Ranjan's dismissal.
