New Delhi, August 13: South Delhi Superstarz put up a clinical display with both bat and ball to secure a resounding nine-wicket victory over East Delhi Riders in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026.
Reflecting on the team’s strong performance, captain Ayush Badoni highlighted the team’s positive mindset.
“It was a very good win for us. We lost two matches earlier, but the team environment remained positive throughout. That is the best thing about our side, we always stay positive and know how to bounce back, and that is exactly what happened today,” said Badoni after the match.
Badoni credited the strong foundation set at the top of the order for easing the chase. “The opening stand set the platform brilliantly. Both Sanat and Anmol played really well and delivered what was expected from them,” he noted.
Addressing his own explosive knock, where he hit three consecutive sixes to shift the momentum completely in his team’s favor, Badoni shared his thought process upon walking out to bat. “When I went in, I realized the pitch was batting-friendly. Since we have a deep batting lineup, I thought I should boost the run rate,” he explained.
He also praised fast bowler Anshuman Hooda. “Anshuman has been a fiery bowler for us. He takes wickets at key moments, and I am really glad to have him in the squad. I believe he has a great chance of finishing with the Purple Cap, and I wish him the very best,” Badoni added.
Earlier in the match, East Delhi Riders posted a competitive 191/6 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Openers Vansh Mehra (27 off 16) and Arpit Rana (54-run stand) gave the Riders a steady start before a mid-innings collapse reduced them to 102/4.
Sujal Singh then anchored the recovery with an unbeaten 63 off 39 balls, teaming up with Suryansh Raina (28 off 26) for a 58-run fifth-wicket partnership to push the team total near 190. Anshuman Hooda was the star with the ball for the Superstarz, finishing with outstanding figures of 4/34 in his four overs.
Chasing 192, South Delhi Superstarz made light work of the target. Openers Sanat Sangwan (57 off 33) and Anmol Sharma forged a dominant 113-run opening stand in just 11 overs.
Following Sangwan’s departure, captain Ayush Badoni stepped up and immediately shifted gears, unleashing a fiery assault on the Riders’ bowling attack. Badoni and Sharma comfortably guided their team across the finish line with more than three overs to spare, completing a thoroughly comprehensive victory.
