Delhi Premier League T20 2024, Match 23 Review: South Delhi Superstarz thrash North Delhi Strikers to enter semi-finals

New Delhi, 31st August 2024: South Delhi Superstarz rode on record-shattering innings by their skipper Ayush Badoni and opener Priyansh Arya to outclass North Delhi Strikers by 112 runs in the Delhi Premier League T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

After setting a mammoth 309-run target, South Delhi Superstarz restricted North Delhi Strikers to 196/8 in the allotted 20 overs to not only win the match handsomely but also confirm their berth in the semi-finals of the tournament.

For the North Delhi Strikers, their captain Pranshu Vijayran fought the lone battle and scored 62 from 32 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes. Also, Yajas Sharma scored 32 (18), while Vaibhav Rawal, who came in as an impact player, accumulated 32 runs from 14 balls. On the other hand, Raghav Singh emerged as the pick of the bowlers for South Delhi Superstarz as he picked three wickets and gave away 34 runs in three overs.

Earlier in the match, the relentless assault by Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni not only set multiple records but also demonstrated their ability to dominate the game under pressure. Their innings not only helped their team post an imposing target but also etched their names in the record books, making the match an unforgettable spectacle of aggressive T20 cricket.

South Delhi Superstarz chose to bat first but encountered an early challenge with the loss of opener Sarthak Ray. Ray, who scored 11 runs with a six and a four, was dismissed in the third over by Siddhartha Solanki. Attempting a pull shot, Ray mistimed his effort, sending the ball to Yash Dabas, positioned at deep midwicket for an easy catch. This early setback, however, did not deter the Superstarz from launching a remarkable comeback.

Recovering swiftly, the team rode on the explosive batting of Priyansh Arya and the team’s captain Ayush Badoni to reach 100 runs in just 8 overs. Arya, in a scintillating display of aggressive batting, dismantled the opposition's bowling attack, hitting six consecutive sixes in the 12th over bowled by Manan Bhardwaj. He completed his century in just 40 balls—his second of the tournament—reinforcing his reputation as a match-winner.