West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz, DPL’s Eliminator Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?

Win Probability

West Delhi Lions	South Delhi Superstarz
51%	49%

 

West Delhi Lions to win (1.75)-

• • WDL openers Ankit Kumar and Krish Yadav.
  • WDL has a balanced bowing attack.
  • WDL have powerful hitters in the batting order.

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Betting Odds

A storm is set to come in the Delhi Premier League Eliminator as the West Delhi Lions collide with the South Delhi Superstarz in a do-or-die clash loaded with raw passion, fierce rivalry, and knockout drama. The Lions, fueled by their fearless openers and a middle order packed with stroke-making firepower, will look to stamp authority with explosive batting and relentless aggression. Every six, every boundary, and every electrifying roar from the stands will only intensify the battle, already keeping every leading cricket betting website buzzing with odds, predictions, and heated debates.

But the Superstarz, masters of turning pressure into opportunity, stand ready to spoil the Lions’ charge. Their fiery pace attack aims to dismantle the top order early, while crafty spinners are primed to choke the flow of runs in the crucial middle overs. Backed by calm finishers who thrive in clutch moments, the Superstarz are set to turn the Eliminator into a thriller of nerves, grit, and glory. With a semifinal ticket hanging in the balance, this clash promises high-voltage drama, unpredictable twists, and a cricketing spectacle that will grip Delhi and beyond.

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Match Preview

West Delhi Lions

• • Ankit Kumar (72 off 41, 9 fours, 3 sixes) and Krish Yadav (58 off 36, 6 fours, 2 sixes) stitched together a dominating 110-run stand in just 10 overs, dismantling the new-ball bowlers with fearless strokeplay.

• • Skipper Rahul Jangra played a captain’s knock of 42 off 29, combining smart singles with powerful shots over extra cover, ensuring the Lions never lost momentum after the openers departed.

• • Finisher Deepak Rawal blasted 26* off 11 balls (3 sixes), while Abhay Singh chipped in with 12* off 5, pushing the total past 190 with calculated power-hitting.

• • Vikram Solank dismissed the opposition finisher, who had already smashed two sixes, with a perfect yorker on middle stump, and later held his nerve to remove another batter caught at deep mid-wicket in the 20th over. His double blow sealed the victory.

South Delhi Superstarz:

• • Arjun Mehra 57 off 34, 6 fours, 3 sixes, took charge, attacking both pacers and spinners, including 18 runs in the 3rd over. His aggressive intent ensured the Superstarz reached 52/1 in the power play, putting pressure on the opposition.

• • Rohit Bansal 42 off 29, anchored the innings after the early wicket, rotating strike smartly. He paired with Karan Malhotra 36 off 25 balls, 4 boundaries in an 82-run stand for the 3rd wicket, stabilising and accelerating the innings from overs 7–14.

• • Ishaan Kapoor’s unbeaten 27 off 12 balls changed the momentum in the death overs. He smashed 2 sixes and 1 four in the final two overs, helping South Delhi post a competitive 182/5 in 20 overs.

• • Pacer Rounak Waghela removed the opposition captain with a sharp inswinger, then dismissed the dangerous opener in the 4th over. His 3 wickets included two top-order batters, restricting the chase to 39/3 in the powerplay.

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz match details

Match: WDL vs SDS, Eliminator, Delhi Premier League 2025 Date and Time: Friday, August 29, 7:00 P.M. 2025 Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi TV: Jiohotstar Mobile: fancode

WDL vs SDS Head-to-Head Record

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Recent form

• • • WDL – AB, NR, AB, W, W
    • SDS – W, NR, W, W, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch consistently benefits batters, offering reliable bounce and consistent pace that promotes attacking stroke play. The short boundaries further enhance scoring opportunities, often resulting in high totals. Batters especially thrive in the early overs, with first-innings run rates regularly exceeding 11 per over.

As the game progresses, the surface gradually dries up, providing more assistance to spinners through increased grip and turn. This shift makes the middle and death overs crucial, as spinners use the worn surface to slow down the scoring. Deliveries like arm balls and sliders become exceptionally effective, frequently breaking partnerships and restricting the run flow, especially significant in T20 cricket.

In Delhi today, expect cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms and moderate rain under an Orange Alert. Temperatures peak at 32 °C, dropping to 30 °C in the evening and 28 °C at night, with humidity between 65% to 85%. A light easterly breeze at 8 to 12 km/h offers slight relief. Damp conditions may aid seamers early, spinners later, while rain interruptions could impact strategies.

Dew Chances- High

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi records.

Total Matches	82
Wins by Teams Batting First	38
Wins by Teams Batting Second	44
Average Score in First Innings	145
Highest Team Total	221/9(20) by IND vs BAN
Lowest Team Total	120/10(19.3) by SL vs RSA

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Playing XIs

WDL: Ankit Kumar-II, Krish Yadav (wk), Ayush Doseja, N Rana(C), H Shokeen, Mayank Gusain, Tishant Pawan Dabla, M Bhardwaj, Bhagwan Singh, A Chowdhary, S Dubey.

SDS: Kunwar Bidhuri, Ayush Badoni (C), Anmol Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya, Sumit Mathur, Vision Panchal, Sumit Kumar Beniwal, Manish Sehrawat, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Abhishek Khandelwal, Sagar Tanwar.

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Key Players to Bet On

West Delhi Lions vs South Delhi Superstarz Betting Tips

• • Toss- SDS
  • Match-WDL

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