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West Delhi Lions vs North Delhi Strikers , DPLT20, Today Match Prediction
WDL vs NDS Win Probability
Toss Winner - North Delhi Strikers won the toss and choose to bowl first
North Delhi Strikers won by 8 wickets
Can North Delhi Strikers carry their momentum to jump to the top 4 in the points table?
- New Delhi Strikers have a strong top order, scoring 47 without loss in the powerplay in the last game
- Pacers with variation hold the key on this wicket where the teams bowling first have won 4 consecutive games
- West Delhi chased down a 58-run target in 4.1 overs in the last match
West Delhi Lions to win
| Tournament: | Delhi Premier League , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 29.2°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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WDL vs NDS Live Prediction
WDL vs NDS Match Prediction & Analysis
West Delhi Lions will take on North Delhi Strikers in the 23rd match of the DPL 2026. Both teams are coming into this match on the back of two consecutive wins. While the Strikers have climbed to number 5 in the points table with their recent wins, the Lions, at number 3, are aiming for a top-2 spot.
Opening batter Krish Yadav is the in-form batsman in the Lions’ batting order. The top 4 is packed with power-hitters and looks very promising. However, consistency will be a concern for the Lions going ahead in the tournament.
For the Strikers, skipper Sarthak Ranjan is the key in-form batter in the top order, delivering consistent performances. Two of their top 4 batsmen show great promise and will be crucial in this game.
The Strikers chased down a total in their last two outings but failed to defend a 209-run total against Central Delhi Kings before that. Will the Strikers come out on top if they are put to bat first in this match?
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WDL
W
W
L
W
W
WDL
58/2 in 4.1 13.92
95/5 in 15.0 6.33
160/10 in 19.5 8.07
164/5 in 18.1 9.03
170/5 in 20.0 8.5
151/10 in 20.0 7.55
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
175/4 in 18.0 9.72
NDS
W
W
L
L
L
NDS
171/6 in 20.0 8.55
172/4 in 16.0 10.75
199/6 in 20.0 9.95
200/4 in 20.0 10
194/3 in 18.0 10.78
DPLT20
Outer Delhi Warriors beat North Delhi Strikers by 7 wickets
193/10 in 20.0 9.65
125/2 in 13.0 9.62
DPLT20
New Delhi Tigers beat North Delhi Strikers by 8 wickets
124/9 in 20.0 6.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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150/7 in 18.3
DPLT20
West Delhi Lions beat North Delhi Strikers by 3 wickets
144/8 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
West Delhi Lions Preview
Much like the visitors, the Lions have also won their last two games while chasing a total and lost a game before that when batting first. All eyes will be on opening batter Krish Yadav, who’s in sublime form. If he gets going, the Lions can be on top of the game by dominating the powerplay.
Ayush Doesja, the captain of the side, is also crucial in the middle order, though he hasn’t been very consistent. He holds a key position in the batting lineup and will be expected to step up and build partnerships with Jitesh Singh and Mayank Gusain.
Jitesh Singh will be a concern for West Delhi Lions at number 3. The middle-order batter has scored just 25 runs in 3 innings so far. Star player Nitish Rana has played two innings for the Lions so far and scored 35 runs.
However, Krish Yadav’s opening partner Ankit Kumar has been very promising, scoring runs at a strike rate of 178. As such, a lot depends on these two to help Lions get to a competitive total, and if the middle order continues to fail, it will put more pressure on the openers.
Interesting Stats
Krish Yadav has scored 40+ in two of his last 3 innings
Mayank Gusain has picked up 5 wickets in the last two matches
West Delhi Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Krish Yadav (wk), Ankit Kumar, Ayush Doseja (c), Mayank Gusain, Vikas Rana, Sombir Sheokand, Hiten Dalal, Manan Bhardwaj, Tishant Dabla, Kulwant Khejroliya, Shubham Dubey
West Delhi Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Delhi Premier League , 2026
West Delhi Lions Actual Playing XI:
Nitish Rana, Ayush Doseja, Manan Bhardwaj, Ankit Kumar, Shubham Dubey, Hiten Dalal, Jitesh Singh, Mayank Gusain, Krish Yadav , Kulwant Khejroliya, Sombir Sheokand
North Delhi Strikers Preview
Sarthak Ranjan will be happy with his team’s recent performances. He will expect the side to carry the momentum against the Lions to complete a hat-trick of wins.
There are many vulnerabilities in the opposition’s batting order, and the Strikers will back themselves to gain the upperhand in this contest. Vikas Dixit and Mayank Dagar are the key wicket-takers in the squad and haven’t been wicketless even once in the last three matches.
While the skipper is in great touch with a 50+ score in each of the last three outings, his opening partner finally found rhythm in the last match with a steady 41-run knock. The middle-order batsman Yash Bhatia is another key player in great form and a potential match-winner.
Bhatia scored an unbeaten 90 off 51 balls to lead the Strikers to 200+ while batting first against Central Delhi Kings in a losing cause. While Bharat Sindhwani and Yash Dabas are other key figures in the lower middle order, they haven’t been consistent, and a lot depends on Bhatia and Ranjan in this lineup.
Interesting Stats
Vaibhav Kandpal and Sarthak Ranjan scored a 100+ run opening partnership in their recent game.
Ranjan’s recent scores in the last 3 innings are 65, 95, and 64.
North Delhi Strikers Predicted Playing XI:
Sarthak Ranjan (c), Vaibhav Kandpal, Yash Bhatia, Saurabh Deswal, Bharat Sindhwani, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Vikas Dixit, Mayank Dagar, Ajay Yadav, Akhil Chaudhary, Yash Dabas
North Delhi Strikers Key Players From Previous Game Of Delhi Premier League , 2026
North Delhi Strikers Actual Playing XI:
Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Kandpal, Arjun Rapria, Aayush Singh, Yash Bhatia , Vikas Dixit, Mayank Dagar, Pranav Rajvanshi, Saurabh Deswal, Bharat Sindhwani, Ajay Yadav
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Though thunderstorms are expected in Delhi this afternoon, the weather will be partly sunny in the evening, and we will have an uninterrupted game between the Lions and Strikers, with a 5% chance of rain. The humidity will be much higher in the evening, around 85%, and the dew factor will come into play in the second innings.
WDL vs NDS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The high humidity will make it even better to bat on this pitch during the second innings, with the dew factor coming into play. It has been a belter of a wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the batters have found great help. The average first-innings score in the last 4 games played here is 190 runs. The team batting first should aim for 195-210 runs to be in a competitive position.
Toss: To Bowl
Bowling first should be the obvious choice for the team winning the toss. Teams chasing a total have won the last 4 consecutive matches of the DPL 2026 played at this venue in Delhi. The weather conditions also prompt the toss-winning captain to bowl first and find the upperhand in the game.
WDL vs NDS
Winning Prediction
It should be a close contest between the two well-matched teams. Both teams have only a few select batters in good form and will be relying on them to put the side ahead in the contest. Moreover, the bowling form and strengths are also equally matched, and there is almost no clear winner between the two sides. The toss will be of utmost importance, and the team bowling first will start with an edge. Nevertheless, West Delhi Lions will be our favourites to win, given their slight advantage in the bowling attack.
West Delhi Lions to win
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