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Toss Winner - North Delhi Strikers won the toss and choose to bat first
North Delhi Strikers beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 19 runs
North Delhi Strikers will depend on Sarthak Ranjan and Harshit Rana to deliver standout performances.
We are backing Outer Delhi Warriors as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Delhi Premier League , 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 32.1°C|Mist |
The ninth match of the Delhi Premier League 2025 brings North Delhi Strikers up against Outer Delhi Warriors tomorrow evening. North Delhi are looking to bounce back after starting their campaign with a loss and will want to get some points on the table. Outer Delhi, meanwhile, are sitting third following a strong result in their last game. They carry more momentum into this clash, but North Delhi have the kind of squad that can turn things around.
NDS
173/4 in 18.0 9.61
177/6 in 17.3 10.11
308/5 in 20.0 15.4
196/8 in 20.0 9.8
88/3 in 6.5 12.88
87/7 in 7.0 12.43
ODW
148/10 in 20.0 7.4
66/10 in 14.3 4.55
182/4 in 20.0 9.1
DPLT20
New Delhi Tigers beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 40 runs
222/7 in 20.0 11.1
The season didn’t begin well for North Delhi Strikers. Put in to bat by Central Delhi Kings, they put up 174 for 7 — a total that felt short on a decent surface as Central Delhi chased it down with 15 balls left and eight wickets in hand.
Despite the defeat, there were some bright spots for North Delhi. Sarthak Ranjan anchored the innings with a solid 82 off 60, while Arnav Bugga gave them a good start with a fluent 67 from 43. But after their platform, the middle order fell away. On a pitch that offered plenty for batters, no one else got into double digits, which hurt them in the end.
For this fixture, North Delhi will need more support around Ranjan and Bugga. Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, and Pranav Rajuvanshi are all capable with the bat, and the team will hope for better output from them this time.
Their bowling effort was underwhelming too. They picked up just two wickets as Central Delhi's batters kept finding the fence and never let the pressure build. Vikas Dixit was one of the few bright spots, finishing with a tidy 0 for 29 in his four overs. Skipper Harshit Rana also made a good start with the new ball and looked in rhythm throughout. With his IPL exposure, Rana carries a lot of weight in this attack.
Kuldip Yadav had a poor outing last time, but he's known for his knack of picking wickets and could turn things around in this one.
Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, Yash Bhatia, Arnav Bugga, Pranav Rajuvanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Harshit Rana (c), Vikas Dixit, Siddhant Bansal, Kuldip Yadav Substitute: Siddhartha Solanki
Arnav Bugga, Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Yajas Sharma, Yash Bhatia , Arjun Rapria, Deepanshu Gulia, Vikas Dixit, Pranav Rajvanshi, Harshit Rana, Kuldip Yadav, Siddhant Bansal
Outer Delhi Warriors didn’t begin the tournament on the right note, losing their first game to New Delhi Tigers by 40 runs. But they bounced back strongly in the next outing, brushing aside Purani Dilli 6 with an 82-run win to climb to third in the standings.
Their top-order will be central to how far they go, with Priyansh Arya, Sanat Sangwan, and Mohit Panwar all capable enough to deliver a big knock. Priyansh had a strong IPL with Punjab Kings, putting up 475 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 180. That kind of rhythm could make a difference in the DPL, too.
In the lower half, Shivam Sharma and Dhruv Singh have proven they can lift the scoring when the pace needs to pick up.
Anshuman Hooda made an impact early with five wickets in just one match. Spinner Suyash Sharma has been tidy, taking four wickets from two games and keeping his economy at 6.25. Shaurya Malik also stood out against Purani Dilli, returning with 3 for 10 through the middle.
Priyansh Arya, Sanat Sangwan, Mohit Panwar, Varun Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Dhruv Singh (wk), Siddhant Sharma (c), Keshav Dabas, Harsh Tyagi, Anshuman Hooda, Suyash Sharma Substitute: Shaurya Malik
Sanat Sangwan, Varun Yadav, Priyansh Arya, Harsh Tyagi, Keshav Dabas, Shivam Sharma, Siddhant Sharma, Dhruv Singh, Karan Garg, Anshuman Hooda, Kamal Bairwa, Suyash Sharma
The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium usually favours batters, with the pitch tending to ease out as the game goes on, especially under lights. Bounce stays true, which helps players time their shots well. Spinners may get a hint of grip late on, but it seldom turns things around entirely. In general, run-making shouldn't be too difficult here.
As for the weather, Delhi is expected to see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with the possibility of a thunderstorm in parts during the afternoon.
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Teams batting first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi have usually averaged in the 170s. This season has already seen three scores above 200 in the first six matches, which speaks volumes about how batting-friendly this surface has been. Another high-scoring game could be on the cards, with both teams likely aiming for a total beyond 190 to stay ahead in the contest.
Teams have generally done better while chasing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. That pattern is clear in the DPL 2025 as well, with two of the first three evening matches going comfortably in favour of the side batting second. So, whichever side wins the toss here is expected to choose to bowl first.
This clash between North Delhi Strikers and Outer Delhi Warriors could go either way, as there isn’t much separating the two based on recent form. North Delhi have a bit more at stake after a one-sided loss in their last outing. Outer Delhi, by contrast, come in with momentum after a big win and should carry some confidence into this game. That tips the balance slightly in their favour, but much will depend on how the first innings goes. The team putting up more than 190 in the first innings should feel confident about their chances. Anything under that and the side chasing will fancy the task.
We are backing Outer Delhi Warriors as the winners of this match.
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