{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Anuj Rawat's Century Goes in Vain as Central Delhi Kings Win Delhi Premier League Opener",
  "summary": "Despite captain Anuj Rawat's unbeaten 105, Purani Dilli 6 lost the Delhi Premier League 2026 opener to Central Delhi Kings by 4 wickets.",
  "content": "The Delhi Premier League 2026 kicked off with a thrilling contest in the capital. After a grand opening ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Purani Dilli 6 faced Central Delhi Kings in the season's first match. The contest stayed on a knife's edge until the final overs, and despite an unbeaten century from captain Anuj Rawat, his side ended up on the losing side in the end.\n\nPurani Dilli 6's shaky start, then a big Rawat-Lakra stand\nBatting first, Purani Dilli 6 had a poor start, losing their top three batsmen with the score at just 30 runs. Captain Anuj Rawat then took charge of the innings, and found a strong ally in Dev Lakra. The pair added 132 runs off just 81 balls to pull the innings out of trouble. Lakra contributed 57 runs off 37 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six, while Rawat walked back unbeaten on 105 off 59 balls, striking 11 fours and 5 sixes. On the back of this partnership, Purani Dilli 6 posted a strong total of 202 runs in their 20 overs.\n\nYash Dhull's blazing knock gives Central Delhi Kings a flying start\nChasing a target of 203, Central Delhi Kings captain Yash Dhull batted aggressively, smashing 72 runs off just 45 balls, an innings that included 5 fours and 4 sixes. Opening batsman Siddharth Jun gave him solid support, and the pair put on 65 runs for the first wicket, giving the chase a rapid start.\n\nLate cameos seal a 4-wicket win for Central Delhi Kings\nNo other Central Delhi Kings batsman played a big innings after Yash Dhull's dismissal, but the team never let the required run rate slip away. A string of small but useful contributions kept the chase on track, and the team eventually got home with 5 balls to spare, reaching 204 runs to win the match by 4 wickets. In the bowling department for Purani Dilli 6, Rajneesh Dadar, Pankaj Jaswal, Uddhav Mohan and Dev Lakra picked up one wicket each. With this win, Central Delhi Kings got their Delhi Premier League 2026 campaign off to a flying start.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For cricket fans: This high-scoring opener sets an exciting tone for followers tracking domestic talent through the rest of the Delhi Premier League 2026 season.\n• In Delhi: Standout performances from players like Anuj Rawat and Yash Dhull could strengthen their case for future selection in Delhi's domestic cricket setup.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who played in the first match of Delhi Premier League 2026?\nThe season's first match was played between Purani Dilli 6 and Central Delhi Kings.\n\n2. Who won the match?\nCentral Delhi Kings won by 4 wickets, reaching 204 runs with 5 balls to spare.\n\n3. How many runs did Anuj Rawat score?\nCaptain Anuj Rawat scored an unbeaten 105 off 59 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes.\n\n4. What score did Purani Dilli 6 post?\nThe team posted 202 runs in their 20 overs.\n\n5. Who was the top scorer for Central Delhi Kings?\nCaptain Yash Dhull top-scored with 72 runs off 45 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes.\n\n6. Where was the match played?\nThe match was played at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.\n\n7. Which bowlers took wickets for Purani Dilli 6?\nRajneesh Dadar, Pankaj Jaswal, Uddhav Mohan and Dev Lakra picked up one wicket each.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/anuj-rawat-ka-shataka-bhi-nahin-bacha-saka-maicha-central-delhi-kings-ne-dpl-ke-opanara-men-romanchaka-jita-darja-ki-12798",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-01",
  "tags": [
    "Delhi Premier League",
    "Anuj Rawat",
    "Yash Dhull",
    "Central Delhi Kings",
    "Purani Dilli 6",
    "Arun Jaitley Stadium"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}