North Delhi Strikers will face Purani Dilli 6 in Match 26 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, August 13. Both teams have seven points and are fighting for second place in the playoff race.
North Delhi Strikers have bounced back strongly after losing their opening match and have three consecutive wins. Captain Sarthak Ranjan scored three consecutive half-centuries, while Vaibhav Kandpal and Yash Bhatia have also played key roles.
Purani Dilli 6 are also in good form after winning their last two matches. Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur will be important with the bat, while Pankaj Jaiswal and Rajneesh Dadar must make early breakthroughs to stop North Delhi's in-form top order.
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 26: North Delhi Strikers vs Purani Dilli 6 |
| Date & Time | August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | JioHotstar, FanCode & Star Sports Network |
| Expected First Innings Score & Toss Choice | 195+ runs & Bowl First |
NDS vs PD Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has offered plenty of help to batters during DPL 2026. The average first-innings score in the recent matches is around 175 runs, so 195 or more should give the team batting first a strong chance.
Chasing has been the better option at this venue. The team batting second has won the last six matches, while dew could make bowling harder during the second innings. Cloudy conditions and around 75% humidity are expected in Delhi, with little chance of rain. The toss winner is likely to bowl first.
NDS vs PD Probable Playing 11s
North Delhi Strikers Predicted Playing XI: Sarthak Ranjan (c), Vaibhav Kandpal, Yash Bhatia, Bharat Sindhwani, Saurabh Deswal, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Vikas Dixit, Mayank Dagar, Ajay Yadav, Aayush Singh.
Purani Dilli 6 Predicted Playing XI: Dhananjai Singh, Dev Lakra, Ashwini Chillar, Anuj Rawat (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rohan Rathi, Pankaj Jaiswal, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Rajneesh Dadar, Ajay Ahlawat, Udhav Mohan.
NDS vs PD: Key Players And Battles That Will Decide The DPL 2026 Match 26
Key Battles
Sarthak Ranjan vs Lalit Yadav:
Sarthak Ranjan has scored 57, 65, 95 and 65 in his last four innings and will look to extend that run. Lalit Yadav will try to keep him quiet with off-spin.
Vaibhav Kandpal vs Dev Lakra:
Vaibhav Kandpal has played an important role in North Delhi Strikers' recent wins. Dev Lakra will look to use his control and changes of pace to force Kandpal into a risky shot.
Anuj Rawat vs Aayush Singh:
Anuj Rawat has been one of Purani Dilli 6's biggest contributors and recently scored 92 off 38 balls. Aayush Singh will need accurate bowling at the death to stop Rawat from scoring quickly.
Key Players
North Delhi Strikers: Sarthak Ranjan, Yash Bhatia, Mayank Dagar
Purani Dilli 6: Anuj Rawat, Aryan Gaur, Rajneesh Dadar
NDS vs PD Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: North Delhi Strikers to win the match.
Key Reasons:
North Delhi Strikers have won three matches in a row after losing their opening game.
Sarthak Ranjan has scored four consecutive half-centuries, while Vaibhav Kandpal and Yash Bhatia have also contributed.
North Delhi Strikers have a strong bowling attack led by Mayank Dagar and Vikas Dixit.
Win Probability: North Delhi Strikers 55% – Purani Dilli 6 45%
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