West Delhi Lions will face East Delhi Riders in Match 20 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, August 10. The two teams meet again after their previous clash was abandoned on August 7 due to rain.
West Delhi Lions have made a solid start to the season, winning two of their four matches, while one ended without a result. They currently have five points and will aim to strengthen their push for a playoff spot.
East Delhi Riders, meanwhile, remain the only winless team in the competition but picked up their first point after the wash-out. The head-to-head record slightly favours East Delhi with three wins to West Delhi's two. Notably, the Lions have won two of their last three meetings.
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 20: West Delhi Lions vs East Delhi Riders |
| Date & Time | August 10, 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 |
WDL vs EDR Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is generally flat and batting-friendly. Short square boundaries and a quick outfield can help teams score quickly. Pacers may get some movement early, while spinners could find a little grip in the middle overs.
Cloudy and overcast conditions are expected in Delhi, with a 70-80% chance of rain. The first-innings average at the venue is around 184 runs, excluding rain-shortened matches. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as teams batting second have won 11 times.
WDL vs EDR Probable Playing XI
West Delhi Lions Predicted Playing XI: Krish Yadav (wk), Ankit Kumar, Nitish Rana, Ayush Doseja (c), Mayank Gusain, Sombir Sheokand, Shubham Dubey, Ravneet Tanwar, Manan Bhardwaj, Ajay Rana, Kulwant Khejroliya.
East Delhi Riders Predicted Playing XI: Arpit Rana, Dhruv Kaushik, Sujal Singh, Mayank Rawat (c), Kavya Gupta, Suryansh Raina (wk), Deepak Punia, Raunak Waghela, Simarjeet Singh, Mayank Yadav, Ashish Meena.
WDL vs EDR Key Players and Battles to Watch
Key Battles to Watch
Mayank Yadav vs Ankit Kumar:
East Delhi Riders' Mayank Yadav can trouble the West Delhi Lions openers with his express pace. He is capable of bowling at speeds above 150 kmph and will look to make an early impact against Ankit Kumar.
Nitish Rana vs Ashish Meena & Raunak Waghela:
Nitish Rana will be a key batter for West Delhi in the middle overs. East Delhi will rely on Ashish Meena to contain him and prevent him from taking control of the innings.
Mayank Rawat vs Manan Bhardwaj:
Mayank Rawat will have the responsibility of holding East Delhi's middle order together. Manan Bhardwaj has taken six wickets in three matches against East Delhi Riders and remains one of West Delhi's main wicket-taking options.
Key Players
West Delhi Lions: Ayush Doseja, Manan Bhardwaj, Nitish Rana
East Delhi Riders: Arpit Rana, Ashish Meena, Mayank Yadav
WDL vs EDR Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: West Delhi Lions to win the match.
Key Reasons:
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West Delhi Lions have won two of their three completed matches and have looked more consistent than East Delhi Riders.
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Ayush Doseja leads the Lions' batting attack with 148 runs in three innings and has been one of their most reliable performers.
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Manan Bhardwaj has taken six wickets in three matches against East Delhi Riders and can make a difference with the ball.
Win Probability: West Delhi Lions 58% – East Delhi Riders 42%
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