West Delhi Lions (WDL) are set to take on New Delhi Tigers (NDT) in a crucial encounter in match No. 23 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, August 16.
Under the captaincy of Nitish Rana, West Delhi Lions have displayed a mix of performances in DPL 2025. Despite a strong start with two wins, they faced setbacks in the following matches with three consecutive narrow losses.
Meanwhile, the New Delhi Tigers led by Himmat Singh started the season with a bang but have struggled afterward, losing four matches on the trot and finding themselves at the bottom of the points table.
Match Preview
| Match | West Delhi Lions vs New Delhi Tigers, Match 23, DPL 2025 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Insights
With a trend of chasing teams winning slightly more matches in DPL 2025, the pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium has favored batsmen with short boundaries making it challenging for bowlers. Expect another high-scoring game on Saturday.
Predicted Playing XIs
West Delhi Lions (WDL):
Krish Yadav (WK), Ankit Kumar, Nitish Rana (C), Ayush Doseja, Mayank Gusain, Tishant Dabla, Hrithik Shokeen, Tishant Dabla, Manan Bhardwaj, Shubham Dubey, Bhangwan Singh.
New Delhi Tigers (NDT):
Shivam Gupta, Dhruv Kaushik, Himmat Singh (C), Parth Bali, Vaibhav Rawal, Deepak Punia, Keshav Dalal (WK), Rahul Chaudhary, Prince Yadav, Pankaj Jaswal, Piyash Chhikara.
Key Players to Watch
Top Batter: Ayush Doseja
Ayush Doseja has been a standout performer for West Delhi Lions in DPL 2025, accumulating 221 runs at an impressive average and strike rate. His form will be crucial for his team’s success in the upcoming match.
Key Bowler: Manan Bhardwaj
Manan Bhardwaj’s bowling prowess has been instrumental for West Delhi Lions, with notable performances in DPL 2025. His ability to take crucial wickets and maintain a tight economy rate will be pivotal in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction: Thrilling Chase Expected
Disclaimer: The prediction provided is based on analysis and personal insight. Viewers are encouraged to make their own predictions after considering various factors.
