Delhi’s twin centuries power thrilling win over West Bengal
Abhishek Sharma and Mantosh Rai unleash a breathtaking batting assault before Delhi’s bowlers hold their nerve
Delhi vs West Bengal
Delhi has won the match by 31 runs
Delhi produced a spectacular batting display and held off a fierce West Bengal response to claim a 31-run victory in their 20-over clash. Delhi posted 261 for 7, while West Bengal were bowled out for 230 after completing their 20 overs.
Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a blazing 108 from 46 balls, striking four fours and 10 sixes. Mantosh Rai added an equally explosive 100 from just 32 deliveries, with eight fours and nine sixes, as Delhi’s top order turned the innings into a six-hitting exhibition.
West Bengal refused to surrender, with Prayas Ray Barman leading the chase in emphatic fashion. He made 99 from 37 balls, smashing two fours and 12 sixes, but Delhi kept finding breakthroughs whenever the visitors threatened to take control.
Mantosh Rai backed his century with an outstanding bowling spell, claiming four wickets for 34 runs in four overs. Karthik also made a major impact with three wickets for 57 from his four overs. Abhishek Sharma, who contributed one wicket alongside his match-winning hundred, was named Player of the Match as Delhi secured a memorable finish.