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Delhi Becomes First Team to Use All 11 Players as Bowlers in a T20 Match

The unprecedented strategy occurred during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Manipur, setting a new record in cricket history.

  • Delhi cricket team utilized all 11 players to bowl during their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Manipur, a first in men's T20 cricket history.
  • The strategy saw each player, including wicketkeeper Anuj Rawat, bowl at least one over, surpassing the previous record of nine bowlers in an innings.
  • Delhi restricted Manipur to 120/8, with Harsh Tyagi and Digvesh Rathi taking two wickets each, while several bowlers went wicketless but contributed to the effort.
  • In the chase, Delhi overcame an initial collapse, with opener Yash Dhull's unbeaten 59 guiding them to a four-wicket victory in 18.3 overs.
  • Delhi remains unbeaten in the tournament, leading Group C with four wins from four matches and a strong net run rate of +1.765.
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