North Delhi Strikers defeated South Delhi Superstarz to win the inaugural Women’s Delhi Premier League T20 title

I North Delhi Strikers The women secured a thrilling 10-run win South Delhi Superstarz Women to win the first event Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday (September 8). The match was a display of determination, skill, and iron nerves, with North Delhi emerging as champions in the much-anticipated final.

Upasana Yadav’s record knock for North Delhi Strikers

Upasana Yadav he made history, becoming the first player in league history to hit a century. An unbeaten 114 off just 67 balls, laced with 18 boundaries and three sixes, was the backbone of North Delhi’s 179/3 in 20 overs. Yadav’s explosive innings, especially after the early dismissal of Mansi Sharma duck, set the tone for North Delhi’s innings. In partnership with Monika, Yadav guided the team to 50/1 at the end of the powerplay.

Although Monika was dismissed for 19 off 15 in the seventh over, Yadav continued his aggressive approach. He reached his fifty off 36 balls and was quick to reach his century in just 62 deliveries. Ayushi Soni provided sustained support with 31 off 34 balls, which helped North Delhi post a staggering total. South Delhi’s Aarti Kumari an outstanding bowler, he took 2/34 from his four overs.

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South Delhi Superstarz’s powerful chase falls

In reply, South Delhi started the chase with purpose, but early wickets set them back. The openers Chhavi Gupta (20 off 20) and Shweta Sehrawat (13 in 11) were both dismissed at the end of the powerplay, leaving South Delhi at 46/2. Tanisha Singhhowever, he rose to the challenge, capping the innings with a brave 72 off 40 balls.

Singh went on to build a crucial partnership of 38 runs with Riya Soni, but Soni’s dismissal in the 11th over left South Delhi at 84/3. Undeterred, Singh built a 60-run stand Nidhi Mahtowhich brought the score to 144/4 in the 17th over. However, the momentum changed again there Bharti Rawal removed Mahto, too Soni Yadav he struck twice in the 18th over, dismissing both Singh once R Priyadarshini. These wickets left South Delhi reeling at 151/6.

Despite the late fight since Ekta Bhadana again Manju Godarawho added 15 runs in the 19th over, South Delhi found themselves needing 14 runs off the last six balls. Nazma Sultana bowled an orderly last over, taking two crucial wickets and winning over North Delhi. South Delhi ended their innings on 169/8, falling just 10 runs short of the target.

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