Rain‑shortened thriller sees Central Delhi Kings score 187/1 against Tigers

A rain‑hit contest at Arun Jaitley Stadium on August 11 turned into a one‑sided affair as the Central Delhi Kings chased down 187 runs with just one wicket lost. The New Delhi Tigers, after winning the toss, were forced to bat first in a reduced 18‑over spell and posted 185 for 8. Their innings stalled at 12 runs when the opening pair fell, but Keshav Dalal steadied the ship with Vaibhav Rawal, adding a 46‑run partnership. Dalal later joined captain Himmat Singh for a 57‑run stand that pushed the Tigers to a respectable total, despite losing five wickets.

The Kings’ reply was swift and decisive. Opening batsmen Yash Dhol and Siddharth Jung put together a massive 126‑run opening partnership in eight overs, with Dhol hammering eight sixes and six fours to reach 76. After Dhol’s dismissal, Siddharth continued the assault with Sani Sai, adding an unbeaten 61 runs. The chase was completed in a mere 12.2 overs, delivering a nine‑wicket triumph for the Kings. New Delhi Tigers managed a lone highlight through Yashjit’s 44‑run knock and a wicket, but it was insufficient to stem the Kings’ onslaught.