ISPL 2024: Delhi Superheros' bowlers seal win over Bengaluru Strikers

Delhi Superheros beat Bengaluru Strikers in the 7th ISPL match. Delhi defended their modest total of 73/7, restricting Bengaluru to 55/9 thanks to a disciplined bowling performance. Padmesh Mahtre delivered a key all-round show for the victors.

Superheros Defend Modest Total

Delhi Superheros defeated Bengaluru Strikers in the 7th match of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on Tuesday. Defending a modest total of 73/7, the Superheros' bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict the Strikers and seal the win, as per a press release from ISPL.

Batting first, Delhi Superheros posted 73/7 in their allotted 10 overs. The innings was a scrappy affair with wickets falling at regular intervals, but the middle order managed to push the score to a defendable total. The Strikers' bowlers kept the scoring rate in check, preventing any single batter from dominating the innings.

Strikers' Chase Falters

In reply, Bengaluru Strikers struggled to build momentum from the outset. The chase was derailed early as they were reduced to 30/5, leaving them with a difficult task in the final overs. The Delhi bowlers maintained a tight line and length, ensuring the pressure never eased on the chasing side.

The Strikers were unable to break the shackles and were restricted to 55/9, falling well short of the target.

Key Performances

Padmesh Mahtre of Delhi Superheros put up an all-round show as he scored a vital 14 runs in the middle order and even picked up a couple of wickets. Fardeen Kazi of Bengaluru Strikers scored 29 but found no support from other batters.

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Brief Scores

Delhi Superheros: 73/7 (10 overs); Padmesh Mhatre - 14 off 15, Imroz Khan 3/9 Bengaluru Strikers: 55/9 (Target: 74); Fardeen Kazi - 29 off 23, Aakash Singh - 3/5, Padmesh Mhatre - 2/4 . Result: Delhi Superheros won. (ANI)

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