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Shikhar Dhawan Joins South Delhi Superstarz Celebrations After DPL 2026 Title Win

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated his co-owned South Delhi Superstarz franchise after they won the Delhi Premier League 2026 title, describing the victory as a reflection of his belief in 'the power of sport.' The team defeated Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets, and Dhawan participated in the celebrations at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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Dhawan Celebrates South Delhi Superstarz' DPL 2026 Triumph

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan joined the celebrations after his co-owned South Delhi Superstarz franchise clinched the Delhi Premier League 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Dhawan, who is the Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, described the victory as a reflection of his belief in "the power of sport."

In an Instagram post following the win, Dhawan wrote, "Watching South Delhi Superstarz become Delhi Premier League champions, right there at the final, was a moment I'll carry with me." He added, "What excites me most isn't just the trophies. It's seeing young cricketers get a platform, take responsibility, play without fear and discover what they are capable of."

According to reports, Dhawan was present at the stadium for the final and joined the team in its celebrations. He later took a lap of honour, signing autographs and distributing South Delhi Superstarz jerseys among fans. His post also included congratulations to "every player, coach and member of the Superstarz family," noting, "You have shown what happens when talent meets opportunity."

Dhawan's Role and Broader Involvement

Dhawan co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz franchise through Da One Sports, the sports arm of the Da One Group. Beyond his ownership, Dhawan's involvement in sport extends through Da One Sports, which runs multiple academies and sports programmes, including a High Performance Centre in Gwalior and initiatives in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir.

The title adds to Dhawan's post-playing career contributions, as he continues to support grassroots cricket development through these ventures.

Match Details and Franchise Record

The South Delhi Superstarz defeated Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets in the final, chasing down a target of 183 runs with 10 balls to spare. Ankit Dabas and Anmol Sharma both scored 62 for the Superstarz in the final.

The franchise has now won the Delhi Premier League with both its men's and women's teams across the last two editions. The women's team won the 2025 edition, while the men's side secured the 2026 title. The women's team has also qualified for the final of the ongoing season, which is scheduled to be played on Wednesday.

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ANI (Asian News International)

Framing: The headline emphasizes Shikhar Dhawan's congratulatory message to his team for winning the Delhi Premier League 2026 title.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated his South Delhi Superstarz team after the franchise won the Delhi Premier League 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Dhawan is the Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.
Dhawan co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz franchise through Da One Sports.
Dhawan shared a post on Instagram following the victory, writing: "Watching South Delhi Superstarz become Delhi Premier League champions, right there at the final, was a moment I'll carry with me."
Through Da One Sports, Dhawan is involved in multiple academies and sports programmes, including its High Performance Centre in Gwalior and initiatives in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir.

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The Tribune

Framing: Highlights Shikhar Dhawan's congratulatory message to his team after their victory.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Shikhar Dhawan congratulated his South Delhi Superstarz team after they won the Delhi Premier League 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Dhawan is the Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.
Dhawan co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz franchise through Da One Sports.
Dhawan shared a post on Instagram following the victory.
The South Delhi Superstarz franchise has now won the DPL with both its men's and women's teams across the last two editions.
The women's team won the 2025 edition, while the men's team won the 2026 title.
The women's team has also qualified for the final of the ongoing season, which will be played on Wednesday.
South Delhi Superstarz defeated Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets in the final, chasing down 183 with 10 balls to spare.
Ankit Dabas and Anmol Sharma both scored 62 for the Superstarz.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimShikhar Dhawan congratulated his South Delhi Superstarz team after the franchise won the Delhi Premier League 2026 title at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimShikhar Dhawan is the Chairman of Da One Group and Founder of the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimShikhar Dhawan co-owns the South Delhi Superstarz franchise through Da One Sports.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimShikhar Dhawan shared a post on Instagram following the victory, writing: "Watching South Delhi Superstarz become Delhi Premier League champions, right there at the final, was a moment I'll carry with me."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThrough Da One Sports, Shikhar Dhawan is involved in multiple academies and sports programmes, including its High Performance Centre in Gwalior and initiatives in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe South Delhi Superstarz franchise has now won the DPL with both its men's and women's teams across the last two editions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe South Delhi Superstarz women's team won the 2025 Delhi Premier League edition, while the men's team won the 2026 title.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe South Delhi Superstarz women's team has qualified for the final of the ongoing 2026 season, which will be played on Wednesday.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimSouth Delhi Superstarz defeated Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets in the final, chasing down 183 runs with 10 balls to spare.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimAnkit Dabas and Anmol Sharma both scored 62 for South Delhi Superstarz in the final.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

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1 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: ANI (Asian News International), The Tribune 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31