The South Delhi Superstarz Women faced off against Central Delhi Queens in the 5th match of the Women’s Delhi Premier League 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on August 21, 2025. Both teams entered the contest as strong contenders, with the Superstarz seeking a spot in the final and the Queens eager to extend their unbeaten run.
Trusting their potent batting lineup, South Delhi Superstarz won the toss and decided to bat first. The Superstarz are known for aggressive cricket, while the Queens boast disciplined bowling and well-constructed chases—setting the stage for a high-quality contest.
Batting first, the Superstarz suffered two early setbacks, losing wickets quickly. However, Tanisha Singh (76* off 50 balls) anchored the innings with a match-defining knock. The innings was stabilized by a 71-run partnership with Shweta Sehrawat (45 off 32 balls), which enabled South Delhi to record a respectable 144/3 in their 20 overs. Parunika Sisodia (1-22) and Mallika Khatri (1-23) took key wickets for the Queens.
Chasing 145, Queens’ openers Deeksha Sharma and Nishika Singh started solidly, forging a 69-run opening stand. Deeksha scored 41 off 44, Nishika contributed 23 off 35, and the team looked well-placed. However, wickets in quick succession slowed their momentum as the Superstarz bowlers tightened things up in the middle overs.
Disha Nagar emerged as the Superstarz’ best bowler, claiming 2/28 in her four overs. Her timely breakthroughs derailed the chase when the Queens tried to accelerate. Monika (24 off 18) and Parunika Sisodia (25* off 18) fought back, but the required run rate kept climbing, and the Queens fell short by 10 runs.
The Queens’ middle order struggled against disciplined bowling, especially in the death overs. Despite Monika and Sisodia’s determination, pressure mounted, and Superstarz’ fielding held up. Consequently, the Central Delhi Queens gave the Superstarz a crucial victory by finishing at 134/4 in 20 overs.
With this win, South Delhi Superstarz clinched a place in the final. Tanisha Singh’s unbeaten innings and Disha Nagar’s crucial spell defined the contest. The Queens, though competitive, will need to regroup with their campaign still alive heading into the next round.
Tanisha Singh was named Player of the Match for her outstanding and match-winning performance with the bat. She scored 76* runs off 50 balls in an outstanding, undefeated innings at a strike rate of 152. Her knock was both responsible and aggressive, rescuing South Delhi Superstarz from early wickets and steering them towards a competitive total of 144/3.
Her crucial 71-run partnership with Shweta Sehrawat helped stabilize the innings and set the foundation for the victory. Tanisha’s batting prowess was the defining factor in the game, earning her the well-deserved accolade.
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