Delhi Premier League Begins With a Bang!

The inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League T20 got underway with Rishabh Pant-led Puraani Delhi 6 were defeated by South Delhi Superstarz in the opening match of the tournament on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital.

Players took the field but not before a grand opening ceremony had lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with stars like Badshah and Sonam Bajwa performing for the audience. The league was officially declared open by Rohan Jaitley, President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Saturday evening, August 17.

The opening gala was attended by DDCA’s top management, franchise team owners, players, and staff from all participating men’s and women’s teams.

Apart from the performances of the stars, another special moment that came up during the opening ceremony was the felicitation of local boys including Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan,  Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli. Pant was present to receive the honour, while Kohli’s brother graced the occasion on his behalf. The iconic players were honoured for their contributions to Team India’s success in last 15 years.

Speaking on the occasion,  Rohan Jaitley, President, DDCA, said, “We at the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) are incredibly proud to officially launch the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League. This marks a historic moment for both DDCA and the capital. The league will provide a vital platform for Delhi’s players to showcase their talent and will significantly impact the future of cricket in the city.”

Arpit Rana’s 59 off 41 and Vansh Bedi’s 47 off 19 helped Purani Dilli 6 put up 197/3 in 20 overs, before South Delhi Superstarz chased down the target in 19.1 overs.

South Delhi Superstarz began their run chase of 198 runs at a blistering pace. They smashed as many as 73 runs in the Powerplay, thanks to the free-flowing strokes from opener Priyansh Arya and Sarthak Ray.

All Delhi Premier League matches will be streamed live on JioCinema for free and telecasted on Sports18 – 2