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The Match 4 of the Delhi Premier League T20 2024 saw an exciting clash between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. North Delhi Strikers eventually managed to register the win by 7 wickets.
𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐚𝐥 smashes a humungous six
During the contest, both teams’ batters enjoyed a productive day, delighting fans with several powerful hits. North Delhi Strikers’ opener, Vaibhav Kandpal, stood out with his explosive performance. The left-hander took the Central Delhi Kings’ bowlers apart, hitting five sixes, including one that traveled an impressive distance.
The shot came during the middle overs when the pressure was on to accelerate the run rate. The bowler, attempting to cramp Vaibhav for room, switched to bowling around the wicket. He delivered a short-pitched delivery that drifted down the leg side, a risky line against a set batter like Vaibhav.
Recognizing the opportunity instantly, Vaibhav quickly adjusted his stance, allowing him to free his arms. With a powerful swing of the bat, he connected perfectly, sending the ball soaring high over the square leg boundary. The shot was not just about power but also impeccable timing and precision. The ball cleared the boundary by a significant margin as it disappeared into the stands.
Here is the video:
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Dhruv Kaushik powers Central Delhi Kings to a formidable total
Speaking about the game, Central Delhi Kings, who were put in to bat first after losing the toss, posted a competitive total of 175/5 in their 20 overs. Dhruv Kaushik was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a quickfire 63 off 34 balls, laced with four fours and four sixes. Hiten Dalal provided a solid start with 27 runs off 20 balls, but it was Jonty Sidhu who played a crucial anchor role in the middle order, contributing 42 runs off 28 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Kings managed to post a challenging total, thanks to some late hitting by Keshav Dabas, who added 14 runs off just 7 balls.
Vaibhav, Yash Dabas shine in North Delhi Strikers successful run chase
In response, North Delhi Strikers started strongly, with Vaibhav leading the charge with a blazing 60 off 35 balls, which included two fours and five towering sixes. Sarthak Ranjan gave them a brisk start before falling for 10 off 7 balls. Yash Dabas then joined Kandpal and together, they built a solid foundation with a 90-run partnership.
Dabas played a crucial knock of 56 off 33 balls, striking four fours and four sixes, guiding the Strikers closer to the target. Yash Bhatia and Vaibhav Rawal then ensured there were no hiccups, with Bhatia remaining unbeaten on 34 and Rawal chipping in with 11, as North Delhi Strikers chased down the target in 18.1 overs.