Match Overview

East Delhi Riders produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens by 19 runs in the women's leg of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, as reported by ANI and The Tribune.

Chasing 175, Central Delhi Queens were restricted to 155/7 in 20 overs despite a promising start to their innings, according to a release. The win was built on a strong batting display and a collective bowling effort from the Riders.

Batting Performance

After being put in to bat, East Delhi Riders posted 174/2. Pragya Rawat led the way with a composed 70 not out off 55 balls, striking eight boundaries, while Simran Bahadur provided acceleration with an unbeaten 60 off 36 balls, including seven fours and a six. Vanshika Lila contributed a valuable 30 off 22 balls as the Riders finished strongly.

Central Delhi Queens began their chase positively, with their top order building a solid platform. They crossed the 120-run mark before East Delhi Riders began tightening the screws. Deeksha Sharma was the standout batter for the Queens, producing a brilliant 86 off just 51 balls to keep the chase alive, striking the ball with authority and finding the boundary regularly.

Bowling and Fielding

Wickets at regular intervals prevented the Queens from sustaining the required scoring rate. Monika scored 14 off 11 balls, while Nidhi Mahto made 6 and Medhavi Bidhuri contributed 6. Riya Kondal was dismissed for 2, leaving Central Delhi Queens requiring a challenging finish. Soni Yadav remained unbeaten on 1, with R Priyadarshini unbeaten on 0 as the innings ended at 155/7.

Purva Siwach was the standout bowler for East Delhi Riders, claiming four wickets for 24 runs in her four overs. Bharti Rawal provided excellent support with 2/33, while Simran Bahadur added a wicket after her impressive batting contribution.

East Delhi Riders kept their composure in the closing overs, denying Central Delhi Queens the boundaries they needed to complete the chase.

Venue Context

The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which will host international fixtures between India and Afghanistan.