Delhi Premier League 2026 : Central Delhi Kings edge Purani Dilli 6 despite Anuj Rawat's ton in opener

Central Delhi Kings defeated Purani Dilli 6 by four wickets in the Delhi Premier League 2026 opener at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Purani Dilli 6 captain Anuj Rawat scored an unbeaten 105 off 59 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes, after his team slipped to 30/3.

Dev Lakra supported Rawat with 53 off 37 balls in a 132-run fourth-wicket partnership, helping Purani Dilli 6 post 202/4.

Central Delhi Kings captain Yash Dhull scored 72 off 45 balls, and Keshav Dabas's late cameo helped reduce the equation to three runs off the last over.

Jasvir Sehrawat hit the winning runs, handing Central Delhi Kings a winning start to their DPL 2026 campaign.