West Delhi Lions emerged victorious in the final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL 2025) with a stellar performance, clinching the title. In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets.
Sports News: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has a new champion. West Delhi Lions have clinched the DPL 2025 title with a brilliant performance. In a thrilling final match played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets. The hero of this victory was the team's captain, Nitish Rana, who played an unbeaten half-century to lead his team to their maiden championship.
Central Delhi Sets a Strong Score
Winning the toss and electing to bat first in the final, Central Delhi Kings posted a competitive score of 173 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Yugal Saini played a powerful innings for the team, scoring 65 runs off 48 balls, featuring some brilliant strokes. The middle order also contributed significantly, enabling the team to set a challenging target in the final.
West Delhi's Slow Start
Chasing the target, West Delhi Lions had a very poor start. They lost three wickets for just 48 runs within the first 5 overs. The early setbacks put pressure on the team, and it seemed like the match might tilt in favor of Central Delhi. In this difficult situation, captain Nitish Rana took charge and played a magnificent innings. He scored an unbeaten 79 runs off just 49 balls. Rana's innings included 7 sixes and 4 fours, which completely changed the complexion of the match.
His fellow batsmen provided stability to the team with small partnerships. Thanks to Rana's outstanding innings, West Delhi Lions achieved the target of 174 runs in just 18 overs, securing the title.
West Delhi Lions Clinch Maiden Title
With this victory, West Delhi Lions have won the DPL title for the first time. Last year, in 2024, East Delhi Riders had won the inaugural season and lifted the trophy. This time, the title went to West Delhi Lions, and the team won the hearts of the spectators with their performance. Captain Nitish Rana consistently performed exceptionally throughout the tournament. He scored 393 runs in 11 matches, with an average of 65.50 and a strike rate of 181.94. His best score in the tournament was an unbeaten 134 off 55 balls.
Rana was the fourth highest run-scorer in DPL 2025. He was preceded by Arpit Rana (495 runs), Sarthak Ranjan (449 runs), and Yash Dhull (435 runs). Despite this, Rana's captaincy and match-winning performances led West Delhi Lions to their first-ever title.
