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The Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 continues to produce thrilling moments, and the 24th league match was no exception. Fans witnessed a blend of power-hitting, dramatic turnarounds, and a slice of history as Arjun Rapadia stunned everyone with a sensational hat-trick. His spell, coupled with Yash Dhool’s second century of the season, made the rain-curtailed clash between North Delhi Strikers and Central Delhi Kings one of the standout games of the tournament.
Arjun Rapadia turns game around after expensive start
Rapadia produced a moment of magic in the DPL 2025, taking a remarkable hat-trick in the 24th league encounter. Playing for North Delhi Strikers against Central Delhi Kings, the 25-year-old medium pacer etched his name in tournament history by becoming only the second bowler this season to claim a hat-trick. Just five days earlier, Rahul Chaudhary had achieved the feat.
What made Rapadia’s achievement even more dramatic was the turnaround in his performance. Handed the ball in the 9th over of the rain-shortened 16-over-a-side contest, he was taken to the cleaners, conceding 25 runs with 3 fours and 2 sixes. However, when recalled in the 15th over, he delivered a spell that instantly shifted momentum and will be remembered for years.
The hat-trick moment
Rapadia began his second over cautiously, giving away 5 runs in his first three deliveries. The fireworks began on the fourth ball when Aditya Bhandari attempted to clear the infield but was caught by Vikas Dixit. On the very next ball, Pranshu Vijayran fell victim to Rapadia’s sharp delivery. He then completed the hat-trick in style, clean bowling Simarjit Singh to spark wild celebrations from teammates and fans alike. By the end of his spell, Rapadia’s figures read 2 overs, 30 runs, and 3 wickets — an unforgettable comeback after his disastrous start.
Here’s the video:
Hat-trick hero! 🎯 Arjun Rapria wreaks havoc on Central Delhi Kings! 🔥
Arjun Rapria | Central Delhi Kings | North Delhi Strikers | #AdaniDPL2025 #DPL2025 #DPL #Cricket #T20 pic.twitter.com/j50Zn7m4oh
— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 16, 2025
Yash Dhool shines with the stunning ton
Earlier, North Delhi Strikers piled up 192 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 16 overs. Skipper Dhool once again led from the front, smashing his second century of the season. The opener blasted 105 runs off just 51 deliveries, hitting 14 boundaries and 4 towering sixes. Yugal Saini also chipped in with a valuable 63.
Despite Rapadia’s heroics and Dhool’s brilliance, Central Delhi Kings managed to hold their nerve and seal the win by 15 runs. The rain-hit contest turned out to be a high-scoring thriller, but Rapadia’s hat-trick was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening.
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