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Match Details
DEL vs TN, 21st T20, SMAT Elite T20 2025 live
DEL
203-4(20.0)
Delhi won by 6 wickets đ
TN
(20.0)198-7
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P'ship : 16(6)
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What a blockbuster contest between two heavyweight sides! This clash produced the highest ever match aggregate in T20s between Delhi and Tamil Nadu. A high-scoring thriller that went right down to the final delivery, and in the end, Delhi just about held their nerve to sneak over the line.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off along with scorer/analyst Asraj Khan as we brought all the actions of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYEđ
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off along with scorer/analyst Asraj Khan as we brought all the actions of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYEđ
Player of the Match: Yash Dhull
2:45 PM IST & Local Time: What an edge-of-the-seat thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium! Delhi held their nerve in a nail-biting finish, scraping through on the very last ball to clinch the match by 6 wickets.
Nitish Rana opted to bowl first, but Tamil Naduâs openers made Delhi regret that decision immediately. Amith Sathvik and Tushar Raheja came out firing, dealing in boundaries and racing to 62/0 in the powerplay. Their dominant partnership continued as Tamil Nadu cruised to 97/0 at the halfway mark, laying a perfect foundation for a big total. Delhi finally found relief when Prince Yadav removed Sathvik for 54, shifting a bit of momentum back their way.
Raheja kept things steady before falling for a well-constructed 72, with Suyash Sharma striking at the right time and delivering a strong spell. Tamil Nadu lost Sai Sudharsan cheaply, but late cameos from N Jagadeeshan (13 off 9) and Varun Chakaravarthy (13* off 5) ensured the finish remained strong. They closed their innings at an imposing 198/7 in 20 overs, with Prince Yadav standing out for Delhi with figures of 3/43.
Delhi began their chase on a strong note as openers Priyansh Arya and Yash Dhull capitalized on the loose deliveries early on. Arya went after Varun Chakaravarthy in the fifth over but departed soon after, dismissed by Sonu Yadav for a brisk 35 off 15 balls. Delhi reached 55/1 at the end of the powerplay. Nitish Rana then joined Yash Dhull (71 off 46), and the pair put on a steadying 58-run partnership to keep the innings on track. At the 10-over mark, Delhi were cruising at 89/1, well placed in their pursuit of 199. Rana looked to shift gears but was removed for 34 off 26 balls, with Sai Kishore providing the crucial breakthrough.
The match went right down to the wire. Ayush Badoni played a superb hand with 41 off 23 to keep Delhi in the hunt. Tamil Naduâs bowlers fought hard as Gurjapneet Singh was tasked with defending 12 runs in the final over. With 3 needed off 2 balls, chaos unfoldedâHimmat Singh couldnât complete the first run and was nearly run out trying to return for the second, but he escaped with just a single. Now needing 2 off the final ball, Himmat held his nerve and launched a six to seal the victory. Delhi crossed the line by 6 wickets in a thrilling finish.
Nitish Rana opted to bowl first, but Tamil Naduâs openers made Delhi regret that decision immediately. Amith Sathvik and Tushar Raheja came out firing, dealing in boundaries and racing to 62/0 in the powerplay. Their dominant partnership continued as Tamil Nadu cruised to 97/0 at the halfway mark, laying a perfect foundation for a big total. Delhi finally found relief when Prince Yadav removed Sathvik for 54, shifting a bit of momentum back their way.
Raheja kept things steady before falling for a well-constructed 72, with Suyash Sharma striking at the right time and delivering a strong spell. Tamil Nadu lost Sai Sudharsan cheaply, but late cameos from N Jagadeeshan (13 off 9) and Varun Chakaravarthy (13* off 5) ensured the finish remained strong. They closed their innings at an imposing 198/7 in 20 overs, with Prince Yadav standing out for Delhi with figures of 3/43.
Delhi began their chase on a strong note as openers Priyansh Arya and Yash Dhull capitalized on the loose deliveries early on. Arya went after Varun Chakaravarthy in the fifth over but departed soon after, dismissed by Sonu Yadav for a brisk 35 off 15 balls. Delhi reached 55/1 at the end of the powerplay. Nitish Rana then joined Yash Dhull (71 off 46), and the pair put on a steadying 58-run partnership to keep the innings on track. At the 10-over mark, Delhi were cruising at 89/1, well placed in their pursuit of 199. Rana looked to shift gears but was removed for 34 off 26 balls, with Sai Kishore providing the crucial breakthrough.
The match went right down to the wire. Ayush Badoni played a superb hand with 41 off 23 to keep Delhi in the hunt. Tamil Naduâs bowlers fought hard as Gurjapneet Singh was tasked with defending 12 runs in the final over. With 3 needed off 2 balls, chaos unfoldedâHimmat Singh couldnât complete the first run and was nearly run out trying to return for the second, but he escaped with just a single. Now needing 2 off the final ball, Himmat held his nerve and launched a six to seal the victory. Delhi crossed the line by 6 wickets in a thrilling finish.
OVER 20
Delhi
203/4
Himmat Singh
11(4)
Anuj Rawat
8(6)
Gurjapneet Singh
0-48(4.0)
19.6 G Singh to H Singh
6 SIX RUNS! HIMMAT SINGH, YOU BEAUTY! After surviving a massive scare on the previous delivery, Himmat Singh finishes it in style, launching the final ball over the ropes to seal a dramatic win for Delhi! Juicy full toss from Gurjapneet wide outside off, width offered. Himmat throws his hands at it and slashes it away flat and hard on the off side. The fielder at sweeper cover was a few yards inside the ropes. I wonder WHY! He back-tracks, stretches his right hand but the ball doesn't stick. He parries it over the ropes for a maximum. It was Shahrukh Khan, who was the fielder in the deep! He has a smile on his face but he should've been at the edge of the ropes there. The Delhi players charge onto the field in sheer delight as they seal the victory by 6 wickets!
19.5 G Singh to H Singh
1 IS THAT A RUN OUT AT THE STRIKER'S END? Full around fifth stump, right in the block hole. Himmart drives it along the ground to long off. The fielder in the deep runs forward, picks up the ball quickly and fires a throw at the striker's end. Himmat was running towards the danger end. He dives full length to get home. The keeper collects the ball and breaks the stumps in a flash. Himmat Singh looks to be in trouble. OH HANG ON! MORE DRAMA IN THE MIDDLE! HIMMAT SINGH HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FIRST RUN WHILE TRYING TO TURN FOR THE SECOND RUN. He failed to ground his bat inside the crease. IT WAS ON THE LINE! So, that run won't be counted. The TV Umpire is having a look at the run out first. That looks mighty close! It's on the line at the other end too. Himmat Singh dives full length but it looks like his bat is on the line when Jagadeesan broke the stumps. HUGE MOMENT IN THE GAME! Even the TV Umpire is under pressure as he is taking his time. THE GREEN LIGHT FLASHES! Himmat Singh survives. So, it will just be 1 run. Short run signaled by the bowler's end umpire. 2 runs are required from the final ball of the match.
19.4 G Singh to H Singh
2 Full around fifth stump. Himmat goes back and across. He drills it straight down the ground to the right of long off for a couple of runs. 3 required off 2 balls!
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