Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers Prediction, 32nd T20 DPL 2026
The Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers prediction for the 32nd T20 match of the Delhi Premier League 2026 promises another important contest at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Purani Delhi 6 are currently third in the points table with four wins from seven matches, while North Delhi Strikers occupy fifth position with three wins and three defeats. The two teams have experienced contrasting recent results, with Purani Delhi 6 losing their previous game against Outer Delhi Warriors by 21 runs and North Delhi Strikers suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Central Delhi Kings.
Purani Delhi’s previous match showed both their batting strength and middle-order vulnerability. Chasing 220, Aryan Gaur and Samarth Seth produced an outstanding opening partnership of 104 runs, with Gaur scoring 65 and Seth making 42 from only 24 deliveries. However, after the first wicket fell, the innings lost momentum and Purani Delhi eventually finished on 198/6. Aryan Gaur’s current form remains one of the biggest positives, as he has scored two fifties in his last three innings.
North Delhi Strikers, meanwhile, have lost two consecutive matches while batting first, making the toss an important factor in this contest. All three of their defeats this season have come while defending a total, whereas their victories have come while chasing. Their recent scores of 150/9 and 186/6 while batting first highlight the inconsistency. Captain Sarthak Ranjan remains their biggest batting threat, having accumulated 350 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 167. Yash Bhatia has also been highly productive, scoring 266 runs at an impressive average of 88.67. However, their bowling attack has lost rhythm recently, with Mayank Dagar, Ajay Yadav and Vikas Dixit struggling for breakthroughs.
Purani Delhi 6 also have quality bowlers, including Pankaj Jaiswal and Rajneesh Dadar, who have taken nine wickets each. The venue trend is particularly interesting because the supplied information notes that Outer Delhi Warriors’ recent victory while batting first ended a run of 10 consecutive matches won by chasing teams. This suggests that chasing may still be preferable, despite the recent exception. Both sides therefore have plenty to play for.
Purani Delhi have the stronger overall record and greater confidence in their batting resources, while North Delhi will hope that winning the toss allows them to bowl first and exploit their preferred chase strategy. Based on current form, league position, batting depth and recent head-to-head momentum, Purani Delhi 6 enter as the favourites, although North Delhi Strikers remain capable of causing an upset if their top order fires and their bowlers regain their earlier rhythm.
Match Details
| Match | Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers, 32nd T20 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Format | T20 |
| Purani Delhi 6 Captain | Anuj Rawat |
| North Delhi Strikers Captain | Sarthak Ranjan |
| Broadcaster | FanCode |
| Match Number | 32nd T20 |
| Prediction | Purani Delhi 6 to win |
Purani Delhi 6 Preview
Purani Delhi 6 have enjoyed a strong Delhi Premier League 2026 campaign despite suffering a disappointing defeat in their previous match. They currently occupy third position with four wins and three losses, keeping them firmly in contention for the top positions.
Their latest defeat came against Outer Delhi Warriors, who posted a massive 219/5 before restricting Purani Delhi to 198/6. The 21-run defeat was frustrating because Purani Delhi had appeared to be in complete control during the opening stages of the chase.
Aryan Gaur and Samarth Seth produced a brilliant opening partnership of 104 runs. Gaur scored 65, while Seth contributed 42 from just 24 balls. Their aggressive batting gave Purani Delhi an excellent platform.
However, the middle order could not maintain the required scoring rate after the partnership was broken. The team eventually reached 198/6, falling short despite the strong start.
Aryan Gaur remains one of the biggest positives for the team. He has scored two fifties in his last three innings and appears to be one of the most reliable batters in the current lineup.
Samarth Seth has also shown that he can provide explosive starts. His 42 from 24 balls in the previous match demonstrated his ability to attack from the beginning.
The major concern remains the middle order.
Anuj Rawat, the captain and wicketkeeper-batter, has struggled for runs since his outstanding 92 from 38 balls against Outer Delhi Warriors. He has subsequently scored only 11 from six balls and four from seven deliveries.
Dev Lakra is another middle-order batter whose consistency will be important. He scored 20 from 12 balls against North Delhi in the previous encounter but has not been able to produce another substantial contribution recently.
This puts additional responsibility on Lalit Yadav and Ashwini Chillar. Both lower-order batters have shown promising form and could become important match-winners if the top order loses wickets.
Purani Delhi also possess a strong bowling unit. Pankaj Jaiswal and Rajneesh Dadar have each taken nine wickets in the tournament, making them important wicket-taking options.
Digvesh Singh Rathi also impressed in the previous game with figures of 3/25. However, despite his individual performance, Purani Delhi conceded 219 runs, showing that the bowling attack needs to improve its death-over execution.
The team will also be encouraged by their earlier victory over North Delhi. Purani Delhi successfully defended 177 against North Delhi and won by 27 runs, demonstrating that their bowlers can trouble this batting lineup.
The key will be to avoid allowing Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia to establish a partnership.
If Purani Delhi win the toss, they could be tempted to bowl first because of the recent chasing trend at Arun Jaitley Stadium. If they bat first, their target should be at least 175-180.
Overall, Purani Delhi have a stronger record and more match-winning options. Their main weakness is middle-order consistency, but Aryan Gaur’s current form and the quality of their bowling attack make them the stronger side on paper.
Key Players
- Aryan Gaur
- Anuj Rawat
- Lalit Yadav
- Pankaj Jaiswal
- Rajneesh Dadar
North Delhi Strikers Preview
North Delhi Strikers have won three of their six matches but have recently lost momentum after consecutive defeats. They currently occupy fifth position and need a victory to strengthen their position in the race for the top four.
Their recent results show a very clear pattern. All three of their defeats have come while batting first, whereas their wins have come while chasing.
This makes the toss particularly important for the Strikers.
North Delhi have scored 150/9 and 186/6 in their last two matches while batting first. The 186-run total against Purani Delhi looked competitive initially, but the opposition eventually recovered and won the game.
In their most recent match, North Delhi managed only 150/9 against Central Delhi Kings. Their top order failed to convert starts, and Central Delhi completed the chase comfortably.
Captain Sarthak Ranjan remains the standout batter. He has scored 350 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 167, making him one of the most dangerous batters in the tournament.
His ability to score quickly while remaining at the crease makes him particularly important during the powerplay and middle overs.
Yash Bhatia has been equally impressive. He has accumulated 266 runs and boasts an outstanding average of 88.67. His ability to build long innings provides stability around Sarthak Ranjan.
Vaibhav Kandpal and Yash Dabas are also important contributors. However, the top four failed to make a significant impact in the latest defeat, forcing Bharat Sindhwani to carry more responsibility.
Sindhwani scored 34 from 27 deliveries but could not prevent North Delhi from being restricted to 150.
The Strikers’ bowling attack has also experienced a dip in form.
Mayank Dagar, who was one of their leading performers during their previous victory, has been wicketless in the last two matches. Ajay Yadav and Vikas Dixit have also struggled to produce regular breakthroughs.
Vikas Dixit remains their leading wicket-taker with eight wickets in the competition. His ability to attack the stumps and create pressure during the middle overs will be crucial.
North Delhi need their bowlers to rediscover their earlier form because Purani Delhi’s batting can be extremely dangerous once the opening partnership gets established.
The Strikers’ best strategy is therefore straightforward: win the toss, bowl first and chase the target.
That approach has worked for them throughout the tournament. Their big victory over West Delhi Lions came while chasing 150, which they completed in only 14.2 overs.
If they are forced to bat first again, their top order must improve its powerplay efficiency and avoid losing wickets in clusters.
Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia will be the key players. If these two can produce a substantial partnership, North Delhi could post a score above 175.
The Strikers also have enough bowling quality to challenge Purani Delhi if Mayank Dagar and Vikas Dixit return to their best.
North Delhi therefore remain dangerous, but their recent record while batting first makes them the underdogs in this contest.
Key Players
- Sarthak Ranjan
- Yash Bhatia
- Vikas Dixit
- Mayank Dagar
- Vaibhav Kandpal
Team Squad
Purani Delhi 6
Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Anuj Rawat, Digvesh Rathi, Rohan Rana, Samarth Seth, Dev Lakra, Kush Nagpal, Mohak Kumar, Rajneesh Dadar, Udhav Mohan, Prince Mishra, Yug Gupta, Aditya Malhotra, Ajay Ahlawat, Gaurav Saroha, Kabir Sachdeva, Pankaj Jaswal, Yash Kumar, Aryan Gaur, Aditya Verma, Ashwini Chillar, Lakshay Verma, Harshvardhan Phogat, Vanam Aggarwal, Arjun Rexwal.
North Delhi Strikers
Harshit Rana, Sarthak Ranjan, Pranav Rajvanshi, Vaibhav Kandpal, Aayush Singh, Akhil Chaudhary, Arnav Bugga, Kirit Kaushik, Saurabh Deswal, Yash Bhatia, Parnit Tiwari, Prikshit Sehrawat, Arjun Raparia, Kaushal Suman, Gaurav Sabharwal, Bharat Sindhwani, Mayank Dagar, Yash Dabas, Ajay Yadav, Anant Jain, Vikas Dixit, Nikhil Kumar.
Probable Playing XI
Purani Delhi 6
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Dhananjai Singh | Batter |
| 2 | Aryan Gaur | Batter |
| 3 | Dev Lakra | Batter |
| 4 | Anuj Rawat (c/wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5 | Lalit Yadav | All-rounder |
| 6 | Ashwini Chillar | All-rounder |
| 7 | Rohan Rathi | All-rounder |
| 8 | Pankaj Jaiswal | Bowler |
| 9 | Digvesh Singh Rathi | Bowler |
| 10 | Rajneesh Dadar | Bowler |
| 11 | Udhav Mohan | Bowler |
North Delhi Strikers
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Sarthak Ranjan (c) | Batter |
| 2 | Vaibhav Kandpal | Batter |
| 3 | Yash Bhatia | Batter |
| 4 | Arnav Bugga | Batter |
| 5 | Yash Dabas | Batter |
| 6 | Bharat Sindhwani | Batter |
| 7 | Pranav Rajvanshi (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 8 | Arjun Rapria | All-rounder |
| 9 | Mayank Dagar | Bowler |
| 10 | Vikas Dixit | Bowler |
| 11 | Ajay Yadav | Bowler |
Probable XIs are prediction-based and may change after the toss and official team announcements.
Favourite Team in Today’s Match – Why?
Purani Delhi 6 are our favourite team to win this match.
The biggest reason is their superior position in the points table and stronger overall tournament record. Purani Delhi have won four of their seven matches, while North Delhi have won three of six.
Aryan Gaur is also in excellent form, with two fifties in his last three innings. His opening partnership with Samarth Seth has already produced a 104-run stand.
Purani Delhi also have two reliable wicket-takers in Pankaj Jaiswal and Rajneesh Dadar, who have taken nine wickets each.
Most importantly, North Delhi have lost all three matches in which they batted first. Their recent bowling form has also dipped, with Mayank Dagar wicketless in his last two matches.
Purani Delhi previously defeated North Delhi by 27 runs while defending 177.
Although the toss could influence the match significantly, Purani Delhi 6 have the stronger overall combination and are our preferred winner.
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has produced several high-scoring T20 contests during the Delhi Premier League 2026. However, chasing has recently been particularly successful, with the supplied statistics stating that the last 10 consecutive matches at the venue had been won by chasing teams before Outer Delhi Warriors recently broke that sequence. Batters can score quickly when set, but wickets in the middle overs can change the match rapidly. A first-innings score around 170-180 should be competitive, while teams chasing will need a controlled powerplay and strong finishing.
Weather Report
| Weather Factor | Prediction |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Temperature | Around 28–34°C |
| Conditions | Warm and humid |
| Rain Risk | Moderate |
| Humidity | High |
| Wind | Light to moderate |
| Match Impact | Possible interruption |
Delhi’s monsoon conditions can bring humidity and occasional showers during August. A rain interruption cannot be ruled out, while a wet outfield could make chasing easier.
Broadcast Details
The Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers 32nd T20 match is scheduled for 1:30 PM IST on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. According to the supplied match information, FanCode will provide live streaming/broadcast coverage of the Delhi Premier League fixture. Fans should check the official platform shortly before the match for any weather-related or scheduling updates.
Toss Prediction
Toss Prediction: North Delhi Strikers to win the toss.
The toss could have a major influence because North Delhi have an excellent record while chasing but have lost every match in which they have batted first. The recent venue trend also strongly favours chasing, with 10 consecutive matches won by the team batting second before the latest exception. If North Delhi win the toss, they are expected to bowl first and attempt to chase the target. Purani Delhi should ideally target at least 175 if they bat first. Our prediction is North Delhi Strikers to win the toss and field first.
Score Prediction
| Scenario | Predicted Score | Reason |
| Purani Delhi 6 bat first | 160–170 | Strong openers but inconsistent middle order |
| North Delhi Strikers bat first | 145–155 | Recent struggles while setting targets |
| PD6 Powerplay | 50–57 | Aryan Gaur and Samarth Seth can attack early |
| NDS Powerplay | 45–52 | Top order needs better utilisation |
| Expected winning score | 165+ | Chasing trend and competitive batting conditions |
If Purani Delhi 6 bat first, they are expected to score around 160-170 runs. Their openers can provide a strong platform, but their middle-order inconsistency makes a score above 180 less certain.
If North Delhi Strikers bat first, the predicted range is around 145-155 runs because their recent performances while setting a target have been inconsistent.
A score of 165-plus should provide a competitive target, although the recent venue trend suggests that chasing teams remain in a favourable position.
Probable Batsman & Bowler
| Category | Team | Player | Reason |
| Best Batter | PD6 | Aryan Gaur | Two fifties in last three innings |
| Best Batter | PD6 | Samarth Seth | Scored 42 off 24 in previous match |
| Best Batter | NDS | Sarthak Ranjan | 350 runs at 167 strike rate |
| Best Batter | NDS | Yash Bhatia | 266 runs with 88.67 average |
| Best Bowler | PD6 | Pankaj Jaiswal | Nine wickets in tournament |
| Best Bowler | PD6 | Rajneesh Dadar | Nine wickets in tournament |
| Best Bowler | NDS | Vikas Dixit | Eight wickets this season |
| Best Bowler | NDS | Mayank Dagar | Proven wicket-taker when in rhythm |
Probable Top Performer
Aryan Gaur is our preferred batting pick after his two recent fifties and impressive 65 in the previous match.
For North Delhi, Sarthak Ranjan remains the biggest threat because of his outstanding 350-run tournament tally and aggressive strike rate.
With the ball, Pankaj Jaiswal could be crucial for Purani Delhi, while Vikas Dixit is North Delhi’s best wicket-taking option.
Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers Winning Chances
| Team | Winning Chance | Why They Can Win | Why They Can Lose |
| Purani Delhi 6 | 75% | Better league position, strong batting and two reliable wicket-takers | Middle-order inconsistency |
| North Delhi Strikers | 25% | Strong top order and excellent chasing record | Three defeats while batting first and recent bowling struggles |
Purani Delhi 6 vs North Delhi Strikers Match Prediction
Purani Delhi 6 enter the 32nd T20 as the stronger team despite their recent defeat against Outer Delhi Warriors. Aryan Gaur is in outstanding form after scoring two fifties in his last three innings, while Pankaj Jaiswal and Rajneesh Dadar have taken nine wickets each. North Delhi Strikers have a dangerous batting unit led by Sarthak Ranjan and Yash Bhatia, but their recent record while batting first is a major concern. All three of their defeats have come while setting a target. If North Delhi win the toss and bowl first, they could make this a close contest. However, Purani Delhi’s stronger overall record and previous victory over NDS give them the advantage. Our prediction is that Purani Delhi 6 will win this match.
Toss Prediction: North Delhi Strikers
PD6 Expected Score: 160–170
NDS Expected Score: 145–155
Winning Chances: PD6 75% | NDS 25%
Best Batter: Aryan Gaur / Sarthak Ranjan
Best Bowler: Pankaj Jaiswal
Predicted Result: Purani Delhi 6 to win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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