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In a dominant display of both batting and bowling, South Delhi Superstarz secured a massive 122-run victory over Central Delhi Kings in the 18th match of the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024. Anshuman Hooda sealed the victory in style, delivering a breathtaking yorker that clean-bowled Lakshay Thareja, ending the Kings’ innings at 132 in the 18th over.
Anshuman Hooda stunning yorker
The momentous delivery from Hooda came in the 18th over of the second innings. With Central Delhi Kings teetering on the edge of defeat, Hooda’s lethal yorker rattled the middle stump, dismissing Thareja for 32 runs off 22 balls. This was the final blow to Central Delhi’s innings, marking the end of the game and securing a significant win for South Delhi Superstarz.
Here is the video:
Anshuman sends middle stump for a ride to seal a big win for the South Delhi Superstarz 💥✅#AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #AdaniDPLT20 #DilliKiDahaad pic.twitter.com/NdjAdpd4V4
— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 28, 2024
Hooda finished with two crucial wickets in the match, including the earlier dismissal of Siddhant Bansal.
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South Delhi Superstarz all-round performance
Batting first, South Delhi Superstarz posted an imposing total of 254/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Priyansh Arya was the top scorer, hammering a brilliant 88 off just 42 balls, including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Skipper Ayush Badoni provided solid support with a blistering knock of 76 off 32 deliveries, smashing 8 boundaries and 5 sixes at an incredible strike rate of 237.50.
In response, Central Delhi Kings struggled to keep up with the steep target. Their batting lineup faltered under pressure, with only Thareja showing some resistance with his 32-run effort. The rest of the batting order crumbled, unable to stand up to the formidable South Delhi bowling attack. Central Delhi Kings were bowled out for 132 in just 17.4 overs.
While Hooda’s yorker was the standout moment of the match, it was Digvesh Rathi who shone with the ball for South Delhi. Rathi’s exceptional spell of 4 overs yielded 3 wickets for just 12 runs, at an astonishing economy rate of 3.00. His clinical bowling put Central Delhi under constant pressure, ensuring they never got a foothold in the chase.
The match ended with South Delhi Superstarz securing a commanding 122-run win. Ayush Badoni was named Player of the Match for his explosive batting performance, which played a pivotal role in setting the massive target.
