Arjun jaitley stadium

India U19 World Cup: Yash Dhull smashed a scintillating century to guide Central Delhi Kings to a 15-run victory against North Delhi Strikers in a rain-curtailed match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), which was reduced to 16 overs per side at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.

After Dhull’s century helped the Kings to set a mammoth 198-run target, the Strikers got off to a brilliant start as opening batters Sarthak Ranjan (52 off 26) and Arnav Bugga (43 off 13) stitched an 85-run partnership inside five overs before Bugga departed after smashing 5 fours and 3 sixes.

However, as the innings progressed, Central Delhi Kings fought back, making timely breakthroughs and slowing down the momentum. Key wickets at crucial junctures, including the dismissals of Sarthak Ranjan, Yajas Sharma, Yash Dabas, and Vaibhav Kandpal, halted the charge. Despite their aggressive approach and brief partnerships, the Strikers fell short as the disciplined bowling attack of Central Delhi Kings held their nerve in the second half of the chase to restrict the Strikers to 182/9 in 16 overs.