151/10 (20.0)
CR : 7.55
170/5 (20.0)
CR : 8.50
West Delhi Lions won by 19 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Ayush Doseja
84(52)
Catch of the Match: Himanshu Chauhan
Super Striker of the Match: Manish Sehrawat
Electrifying Force of the Match: Ayush Doseja
Super Sixes of the Match: Manish Sehrawat
Most Economical Bowler of the Match: Manan Bhardwaj
Timepiece Award: Manish Sehrawat
Player of the Match: Ayush Doseja
Ayush Doseja (West Delhi Lions Captain): "(On that score of 84, which he also scored last year as well) No, sir, I hadn't really thought about that. But I'm happy that I was able to contribute in the very first match of the season and, more importantly, that the team won. That's what matters the most to me.
(On expectations and responsibility from the team) Absolutely, sir. More than pressure, I'd call it a responsibility because we have to defend our title. In the very first match, we played with the mindset that we are the defending champions and wanted to live up to that standard.
(About the partnership between Vaibhav and Manish) Yes, sir. At that stage, it felt like we became a little casual. But I'll make sure we don't repeat that mistake in the next match."
(On expectations and responsibility from the team) Absolutely, sir. More than pressure, I'd call it a responsibility because we have to defend our title. In the very first match, we played with the mindset that we are the defending champions and wanted to live up to that standard.
(About the partnership between Vaibhav and Manish) Yes, sir. At that stage, it felt like we became a little casual. But I'll make sure we don't repeat that mistake in the next match."
Defending champions West Delhi Lions begin their title defence with a comfortable 19-run win against New Delhi Tigers! They become the first team to defend a score this season in the DPL. We have another doubleheader tomorrow, on Sunday. Outer Delhi Warriors face Central Delhi Kings in the afternoon game before East Delhi Riders take on New Delhi Tigers in the evening contest.
For now, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Abhishek Sharma and scorer Manish Bishnoi. We will meet again. Until then, it's cheers!