Samaira Raghav's late charge, Nazma's all-round show power North Delhi Strikers to third win

New Delhi: North Delhi Strikers held their nerve in a tense chase to edge past East Delhi Riders by three wickets in a Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 clash on Tuesday.

Chasing 141, the Strikers reached 141/7 in 19.5 overs, sealing victory with just one ball to spare.

Earlier, East Delhi Riders posted 140/7 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat, with Vanshika Lila and Simran Bahadur anchoring their innings.

Vanshika struck a quickfire 39 off 20 balls, including three fours and four sixes, while Simran remained unbeaten on 39 off 37 balls, hitting three fours and a six.

Pragya Rawat contributed 23 off 20 balls, while Purva Siwach added a valuable 21.

For North Delhi Strikers, Nazma was the standout bowler, claiming 3/13 in four overs, while Shivani Jangid picked up two wickets.

North Delhi Strikers' chase got off to a shaky start as they slipped to 25/3, but Shivi Sharma steadied the innings with a patient 34 off 37 balls.

Nazma injected momentum into the chase with an aggressive 34 off 21 balls, smashing five fours and a six.

With the match finely poised, Samaira Raghav took responsibility and delivered a match-winning unbeaten 34 off 21 balls, including two fours and two sixes.

Her late acceleration kept North Delhi Strikers ahead of the required rate.

Reshika Beniwal chipped in with 14 off 12 balls before Riya Shokeen added a crucial 11 off just six deliveries.

Shokeen's dismissal in the final over left North Delhi needing six runs, but Samaira and Priya Mishra completed the chase with one ball remaining.

For East Delhi Riders, Simran Dil Bahadur and Tamanna Singh claimed two wickets each, while Bharti Rawal and Purva Siwach took one apiece.

Tags : Samaira Raghav, Nazma, Shivi Sharma, Simran Dil Bahadur, Vanshika Lila, DPL