East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions, Qualifier 2 Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?

Win Probability

East Delhi Riders	West Delhi Lions
49%	51%

 

East Delhi Riders to win (1.8)-

• • EDR leads the points table at the sec. top.
  • EDR have a sharp bowing attack
  • Informed openers and depth in batting order.

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Betting Odds

In a high-voltage Qualifier 2 showdown of the DPL, the East Delhi Riders and West Delhi Lions went toe-to-toe in a clash packed with drama and intensity. Batting first, the Riders showcased grit with calculated aggression, as their top order absorbed early pressure before the middle order stitched together crucial partnerships. Despite some fiery spells from the Lions’ seamers, East Delhi pushed past hurdles to post a challenging total, keeping the scoreboard ticking with clever strike rotation and occasional big hits.

Chasing under knockout pressure, the Lions roared off to a brisk start, led by their fearless openers. But the Riders’ bowling attack struck back in style. Sameer Verma’s new-ball swing dented the top order, while Raghav Mehta’s spin strangled the middle phase, forcing risky strokes. With nerves sky-high, the Riders held their fielding tight in the death overs, grabbing sharp catches and saving crucial boundaries. The climax was edge-of-the-seat stuff, as West Delhi’s finishers threatened a late heist. Still, the Riders’ composure and discipline sealed a thrilling victory, booking their berth in the grand finale, a result already sparking massive buzz across every leading cricket betting website.

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Match Preview

East Delhi Riders

• • Aryan Tiwari (42 off 28, 6 fours, 1 six) and Sahil Bhatia (36 off 24, 5 fours, 1 six) launched the innings aggressively, punishing loose deliveries and racing to a 68-run partnership in just 6.2 overs. Their fearless approach immediately put the opposition bowlers under pressure.

• • Captain Rohan Malhotra steadied the ship after both openers departed, playing a crucial 51 off 39 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes). He rotated strike effectively, kept the run rate ticking, and ensured the middle overs didn’t stagnate.

• • Sameer Verma, with the New Ball Strikes, removed both opposition openers within the first four overs, finishing with figures of 3/27, giving the Riders an early advantage.

• • Arjun Khanna (1/29) applied pressure in the middle overs with disciplined line and length. At the same time, all-rounder Anmol Raj (1/31) bowled crucial slower balls at the death, including the wicket of the opposition finisher.

West Delhi Lions:

• • The Lions’ openers, Ankit Kumar 72 off 44, 9 fours, 3 sixes and Krish Yadav 59 off 39, 7 fours, 2 sixes, built a massive 118-run partnership in just 12 overs, dismantling the opposition’s pacers and giving a fearless start. Their aggressive intent in the powerplay 62/0 in 6 overs set the tone.

• • Arjun Malhotra 41 off 31 rotated strike effectively, anchoring the innings after both openers departed. His partnerships ensured no sudden collapse and kept the run rate steady above 9.

• • Rohan Desai’s 29 off 13 balls* provided a late flourish with 3 fours and 2 sixes, hammering 18 runs in the 19th over. His cameo pushed the total to a daunting 191/5, giving the Lions a psychological advantage.

• • Varun Sharma, the enforcer, claimed three wickets, including the opposition’s explosive opener and two middle-order batters. His early strikes dismantled their chase before it could settle.

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions match details

Match: EDR vs WDL, Qualifier 2, Delhi Premier League 2025 Date and Time: Saturday, August 30, 7:00 P.M. 2025 Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi TV: Jiohotstar Mobile: fancode

EDR vs WDL Head-to-Head Record

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Recent form

• • • EDR – L, L, NR, W, W
    • WDL- W, AB, NR, AB, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch is consistently batting‑friendly, featuring an even pace and good bounce that suit aggressive strokeplay. Short boundaries further boost scoring potential, leading to high‑run matches. Early innings usually favour batters, resulting in heavy scoring at times; the run rate in the first innings has exceeded 11 runs per over.

As the matches progress, the pitch tends to dry out, offering increased grip and turn for spinners. This makes the middle and later overs crucial, as spinners become more effective by slowing the pace off the surface and exploiting rough patches. Variations like sliders and arm balls prove especially dangerous, often breaking partnerships and restricting scoring during key middle phases, particularly in T20 formats.

Today in New Delhi, the weather is warm, humid, and mostly cloudy with temperatures around 30–31°C and humidity levels between 75% to 90%. Thunderstorms are expected between 2 PM and 3 PM, with another round around 8 PM, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 28°C by midnight.

Dew Chances- High

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi records.

Total Matches	83
Wins by Teams Batting First	39
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

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Playing XIs

EDR: S Singh, Arpit Rana, Anuj Rawat (C), Hardik Sharma, Mayank Rawat, R Rathi, R Waghela, NA Saini, A Chaudhary, A Ahlawat, A Meena.

WDL: S Vashisht, N Rana(C), Krish Yadav (wk), M Bhardwaj, Ishant Sharma, Laxman, A Chowdhary, Ayush Doseja, Ankit Kumar-II, R Tanwar, Naman Tiwari.

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Key Players to Bet On

East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions Betting Tips

• • Toss- EDR
  • Match-EDR

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