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West Delhi Lions register five-wicket win over South Delhi Superstarz
The West Delhi Lions played a cricket match against the South Delhi Superstarz.
The Superstarz batted first, but the Lions' bowlers did such a good job that the Superstarz only scored 160 runs and lost all their wickets.
Then the Lions had to score 161 runs to win.
It was not an easy start — they lost two quick wickets, but two players, Nitish Rana and Krish Yadav, steadied the team.
Mayank Gusain was the star of the day.
First, he took three wickets while bowling, and later he finished the job with the bat by scoring 19 runs without getting out.
Ayush Doseja also played very well, scoring 44 runs when the team needed it most.
In the end, the Lions won the game with five wickets to spare.
It was a special win because the team had lost the day before, and rain had forced them to change their lineup.
The captain was very proud of the team.
West Delhi Lions beat South Delhi Superstarz by five wickets in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
South Delhi Superstarz were bowled out for 160 in 19.5 overs, with Vision Panchal's late 24 off 12 balls providing some resistance.
Mayank Gusain earned Player of the Match honours with 3/13 in four overs and an unbeaten 19 off 10 balls in the chase.
Stand-in captain Ayush Doseja anchored the run chase with a crucial 44 off 27 deliveries after the Lions slipped to 26/2.
The win marked a comeback after a defeat to Purani Dilli 6, with rain-affected conditions forcing changes to the Lions' playing XI.
- Who
- West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz, with standout performances from Mayank Gusain, Ayush Doseja, Nitish Rana and Vision Panchal.
- What
- West Delhi Lions bowled South Delhi Superstarz out for 160 and chased down the target to win by five wickets.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
- When
- Tuesday, August 5, during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 season.
- Why
- A complete all-round performance, highlighted by Mayank Gusain's 3/13 and Ayush Doseja's 44, powered the Lions' comeback after a defeat to Purani Dilli 6.
Key facts
- Match
- West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz
- Competition
- Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026
- Result
- West Delhi Lions won by 5 wickets
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Date
- August 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
- South Delhi Superstarz total
- 160 all out in 19.5 overs
- Player of the Match
- Mayank Gusain (3/13 and 19* off 10 balls)
- Top scorer in the chase
- Ayush Doseja — 44 off 27 balls
Quotes
Ayush Doseja
Stand-in captain of West Delhi Lions
“Mayank bowled brilliantly today. He is a very capable all-rounder, but I think his bowling made the biggest difference in this match. To concede just 13 runs and take three wickets in four overs in a T20 game was outstanding. He completely changed the game for us and deserved to be the Player of the Match.”
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“When I came in, the situation was a little tricky because we had lost a couple of wickets. My plan was to spend a few balls at the crease, understand the conditions, and then play positively. Once I started seeing the gaps, I looked to dominate the bowlers and finish the chase as early as possible.”
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