North Delhi Strikers beat East Delhi women to finish third in Women's DPL

In an inconsequential match, meant to decide the third-place finisher in the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) cricket, defending champions North Delhi Strikers held their nerve to beat East Delhi Riders by two runs on Friday evening.

In a rain-affected match, reduced to 17 overs, North Delhi made 118/5. Skipper Ayushi Soni led from the front with a well-compiled 40 off 31 balls, while Laxmi Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 34, finishing strongly alongside Archana, who chipped in with a brisk 14 not out off eight balls. 

For the Riders, Sumiti Soni was the standout bowler with 3/15 in 3 overs, while Mayuri provided good support with 2/20 from her full quota.

In reply, the Riders began positively as openers Vanshika Lila (24 off 21) and Aarna Dudeja added 33 runs for the first wicket. Aarna played a valiant knock, carrying her bat with an unbeaten 56 off 51 balls, while skipper Priya Punia kept the chase alive with a fluent 24 off 16 balls. 

However, the Riders struggled to maintain momentum in the middle overs, losing wickets at crucial intervals, and eventually fell just short at 116/4 in 17 overs.

For the Strikers, Shivani Jangid was the standout performer, returning figures of 2/19 in 4 overs, while Nazma Khan kept things tight with 1/11 in three overs.

South Delhi Superstarz will face Central Delhi Queens in the final on Sunday.

Brief Scores: North Delhi Strikers 118/5 in 17 overs (Laxmi Yadav 48 not out off 34 balls, Ayushi Soni 40 off 31 balls; Sumiti Soni 3/15, Mayuri 2/20) beat East Delhi Riders 116/4 in 17 overs (Aarna Dudeja 56 not out off 51, Priya Punia 24 off 16, Vanshika Lila 24 off 21; Shivani Jangid 2/19, Nazma Khan 1/11)

Tags : Shuvani Jangid, Nazma Khan, Ayushi Soni, Women's DPL, cricket