North Delhi Strikers will take on New Delhi Tigers in Match 18 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 9. In the first match of the Sunday double-header, North Delhi Strikers will aim to enter into the top four, while New Delhi Tigers look to end a two-match losing streak.
North Delhi Strikers will rely on the explosive batting of Sarthak Ranjan and the consistency of Yash Bhatia to strengthen their playoff hopes. New Delhi Tigers, led by Himmat Singh, will back their leading run-scorer Lakshay Thareja and off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen to bounce back with a much-needed win.
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 18: North Delhi Strikers vs New Delhi Tigers |
| Date & Time | August 9, 2026, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar & FanCode |
| Expected First Innings Score & Toss Choice | 178 runs & Bowl First |
NDS vs NDT Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium offers good bounce, a quick outfield, and short boundaries. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, while spinners find a bit of grip as the match progresses.
The weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a chance of brief showers during the afternoon. The average first-innings score in uninterrupted matches this season is around 179, while teams have successfully chased in 8 of the 13 matches played at the venue.
NDS vs NDT Probable Playing 11s
North Delhi Strikers Predicted Playing XI: Sarthak Ranjan (c), Vaibhav Kandpal, Yash Bhatia, Bharat Sindhwani, Prikshit Sehrawat, Pranav Rajbanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Vikas Dixit, Mayank Dagar, Ajay Yadav, Ashish Meena.
New Delhi Tigers Predicted Playing XI: Tanuj Pawar, Lakshay Thareja, Himmat Singh (c), Vaibhav Rawal, Keshav Dalal (wk), Manish Sehrawat, Rahul Chaudhary, Hrithik Shokeen, Yashjeet, Pradyuman Sanan, Rishabh Sharma.
NDS vs NDT: Key Players and Battles That Could Decide Match 18
Key Battles
Sarthak Ranjan vs Hrithik Shokeen:
North Delhi captain Sarthak Ranjan will look to dominate the powerplay, while Hrithik Shokeen enters the match after his impressive spell of 4/18 against Purani Delhi 6.
Himmat Singh vs Mayank Dagar: New Delhi Tigers captain Himmat Singh will face left-arm spinner Mayank Dagar in a key middle-overs battle.
Tanuj Pawar vs Vikas Dixit: Aggressive opener Tanuj Pawar will take on new-ball bowler Vikas Dixit in the upcoming match.
Key Players
North Delhi Strikers: Sarthak Ranjan, Yash Bhatia, Mayank Dagar
New Delhi Tigers: Lakshay Thareja, Hrithik Shokeen, Himmat Singh
NDS vs NDT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: North Delhi Strikers to win.
Key Reasons
North Delhi Strikers have a strong top order led by Sarthak Ranjan (159 runs at 79.50) and Yash Bhatia (143 runs without being dismissed in two innings).
New Delhi Tigers have lost three of their four matches despite good performances from Lakshay Thareja and Hrithik Shokeen.
North Delhi Strikers showed their strength by chasing down 172 runs in just 16 overs against East Delhi Riders.
Win Probability: North Delhi Strikers 58% – New Delhi Tigers 42%
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