NDT vs PD Match Prediction Today: New Delhi Tigers will face Purani Dilli 6 in Match 13 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, August 6. Both teams have one win and two defeats from three matches, and this is a crucial contest for them to climb the points table.
New Delhi Tigers are looking to recover after a heartbreaking Super Over loss to Outer Delhi Warriors. Purani Dilli 6 also need a strong response after a heavy nine-wicket defeat to Central Delhi Kings and will rely on captain Anuj Rawat to lead the fightback.
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 13: New Delhi Tigers vs Purani Dilli 6 |
| Date & Time | August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | JioStar Network, JioHotstar & FanCode |
| Expected First Innings Score & Preferred Choice After Winning Toss | 180 runs & Bowl First |
NDT vs PD Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium usually offers good batting conditions. Fast bowlers may get some movement with the new ball, but that generally lasts only for the first few overs.
Dew often becomes a factor in evening matches, making it easier to bat in the second innings. A first-innings total of around 180 should be competitive. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first.
NDT vs PD Probable Playing XIs
New Delhi Tigers Predicted Playing XI: Tanuj Pawar, Lakshay Thareja, Shivam Gupta (wk), Himmat Singh (c), Hrithik Shokeen, Aryan Sharma, Manish Sehrawat, Yashjeet, Laxman, Pradyuman Sanan, Rishabh Sharma.
Purani Dilli 6 Predicted Playing XI: Aryan Gaur, Samarth Seth, Dev Lakra, Anuj Rawat (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Ashwini Chillar, Rohan Rathi, Pankaj Jaiswal, Prince Mishra, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Rajneesh Dadar.
NDT vs PD: Key Players and Battles That Could Decide Match 13
Key Battles
Lakshay Thareja vs Rajneesh Dadar:
Lakshay Thareja has scored 153 runs in three matches and will look to give New Delhi Tigers a strong start. Rajneesh Dadar has taken three wickets in three games and will aim to remove him early.
Anuj Rawat vs Manish Sehrawat:
Anuj Rawat is Purani Dilli 6's run getter with 159 runs in three matches. Manish Sehrawat picked up four wickets for 18 runs in the previous clash.
Himmat Singh vs Pankaj Jaiswal:
Himmat Singh has scored 89 runs at a strike rate above 200 this season. Pankaj Jaiswal has taken three wickets.
Key Players
New Delhi Tigers: Lakshay Thareja, Himmat Singh, Hrithik Shokeen
Purani Dilli 6: Anuj Rawat, Dev Lakra, Pankaj Jaiswal
NDT vs PD Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: New Delhi Tigers to win.
Key Reasons:
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Hrithik Shokeen, Manish Sehrawat, and Pradyuman Sanan have taken four wickets each in the tournament, giving New Delhi Tigers a stronger bowling attack.
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Lakshay Thareja has scored 153 runs, while Himmat Singh has added 89 runs at a strike rate of 217.07.
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Purani Dilli 6 have depended heavily on Anuj Rawat (159 runs) and Dev Lakra (120 runs) for their batting, with limited contributions from the rest of the lineup.
Win Probability: New Delhi Tigers 55% - Purani Dilli 6 45%
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