A brilliant spell of bowling from Central Delhi Queens’ Nidhi Mahto set the stage for a commanding victory over East Delhi Riders in their Women’s Delhi Premier League clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Batting first, the East Delhi Riders never managed to find their rhythm and were bundled out for just 88 runs in 16.4 overs.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Nidhi Mahto, who bowled a brilliant spell to claim five wickets, dismantling the Riders’ batting line-up almost single-handedly. She received good support from Priya Mishra and Avleen Kaur, who chipped in with a wicket apiece, ensuring there was no escape for the Riders.
Chasing a modest target, the Queens got off to a dream start thanks to an excellent 65-run opening stand between Deeksha Sharma and Nishika Singh. Nishika played a steady hand, scoring 22 off 24 balls, before getting dismissed. Deeksha, however, anchored the innings beautifully with a fluent 45 off 40 balls, keeping her side firmly in control.
There was a slight wobble as the Queens lost a couple of quick wickets—Deeksha departing after a fine knock and Monika falling for 0 to Vanshika Lila. But the duo of Saachi and Avleen Kaur ensured there were no further hiccups. The pair guided their side home with composure, sealing a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
With this emphatic win, the Central Delhi Queens not only showcased their balanced bowling attack but also underlined the depth in their batting line-up, led by Nidhi Mahto’s match-winning heroics.
*Brief Scores:*
East Delhi Riders: 88 all out in 16.4 overs (Nidhi Mahto 5/15, Priya Mishra 1/14, Avleen Kaur 1/20)
Central Delhi Queens: 89/3 in 13.5 overs (Deeksha Sharma 45, Nishika Singh 22; Vanshika Lila 2/18)
