Central Delhi Kings secured a commanding 72-run victory over Purani Delhi 6 in Qualifier 2 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 to book their spot in the summit clash. Batting first after losing the toss, Central Delhi Kings posted a daunting total of 210 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Purani Delhi 6 succumbed to the scoreboard pressure and were bundled out for 174 runs in 17.4 overs. With this clinical win, Central Delhi Kings became the second team to enter the tournament final, where they will face South Delhi Superstars on August 30.
Jonty Sidhu Leads Central Delhi to Massive Total
Central Delhi Kings captain Jonty Sidhu was the standout performer of the match, producing an extraordinary display of power hitting under pressure. Sidhu remained undefeated on 106 off just 46 deliveries, smashing 10 maximums and 4 boundaries to completely dismantle the opposition bowling line-up. Supported by valuable contributions from Samarth Singh with 25 runs, Aditya Bhandari with 24 runs, and Siddharth June with 20 runs, Central Delhi comfortably breached the 200-run mark. The combined efforts of the top and middle order laid a solid foundation for their big score.
Among the bowlers for Purani Delhi 6, Pankaj Jaswal emerged as the most successful, picking up 2 wickets. Rajneesh Dadar, Uddhav Mohan, and Dev Lakra managed to claim 1 wicket each, but they struggled to stop the flow of runs in the death overs as Sidhu tore into the attack.
Purani Delhi 6 Fall Short in Chase
Chasing a formidable target of 211 runs, Purani Delhi 6 faltered early in their innings and failed to build meaningful partnerships. Samarth Seth offered some resistance at the top, scoring a team-high 45 runs, but lacked sustained support from the other end. In the middle order, Dhananjay Singh chipped in with a quickfire 34 off 21 balls, while lower-order batter Rajneesh Dadar struck a brisk 25 off 10 balls from the number 10 position. Despite these brief cameos, Purani Delhi 6 kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 174 in 17.4 overs.
All-Round Brilliance and Final Match Setup
Central Delhi Kings deployed a versatile bowling attack, utilizing as many as 7 bowlers to defend their total. After his sensational century, captain Jonty Sidhu showcased his all-round skills by picking up 3 crucial wickets. He received strong support from Tejas Baroka and Gavnish Khurana, who captured 2 wickets apiece, while Aatrey Tripathi claimed 1 wicket to wrap up the match. Having sealed a convincing 72-run win, Central Delhi Kings will now lock horns with South Delhi Superstars in the championship match on August 30, 2026.
