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Warriors Win After Himmat Singh's Frustrated Kick Forces Super Over

A bizarre final-ball miscue tied the rain-shortened match, with a 20-run Super Over handing Outer Delhi Warriors their first DPL 2026 victory.

Overview

  • The match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, played Tuesday, August 4, 2026, was reduced to 15 overs by rain and ended level after a final-ball run-out.
  • New Delhi Tigers captain Himmat Singh fumbled a mid-off chance, kicked the ball in frustration, and the kick ricocheted onto the non-striker’s stumps to run out Pratham Saluja and tie the game.
  • Outer Delhi Warriors recovered from about 80/5 in the chase thanks to Monu Shukla’s 45 off 17 balls, and Shukla then struck in the Super Over to help the Warriors post 20.
  • In the Super Over the Warriors scored 20 and the Tigers were restricted to six for two, giving Outer Delhi their first win of the DPL 2026 season and moving them up the table.
  • The clip of the freak dismissal went viral across social platforms and is shaping coverage of the tournament as broadcasters and fans highlight the DPL’s unpredictable finishes.