Introduction
Cricket in Delhi has a flavour of its own, full of passion, wit and competitive spirit. Of all the rivalries in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), none is as thrilling as the one between Old Delhi-6 (PD6) and South Delhi Superstarz (SDS). It is a battle of Old Delhi spirit and South Delhi spirit, and fans eagerly await each chapter of this contest.
Head-to-Head Record
So far, this rivalry has been one-sided. South Delhi Superstarz have faced Old Delhi-6 thrice in the DPL and have won all three matches. This is why whenever the two teams face off, SDS has the upper hand.
Last Match – Match 25, DPL 2025 (17 August, 2025)
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Result: South Delhi Superstarz won by 46 runs
Match Summary:
SDS Innings: All out for 184 in 20 overs
PD6 Innings: All out for 138 in 20 overs
Star Performers:
South Delhi Superstarz (Batting):
Anmol Sharma: 58 (37 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes)
Vijan Panchal: 31 (18 balls)
Ayush Badoni (Captain): 19 (10 balls)
Ankur Kaushik: 21 (17 balls)
Old Delhi-6 (Bowling):
Rajneesh Dadar: 3/30 (4 overs)
Ayush Singh: 2 wickets
Pradeep Parashar: 2 wickets
Powerplay Snapshot:
SDS scored 68/0 in the first 6 overs.
PD6 struggled badly in the powerplay to score 23/5 which decided the course of the match.
Upcoming match – Match 38, DPL 2025 (August 27, 2025)
Date and Time: August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Streaming: JioHotstar and FanCode
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Team Form:
South Delhi Superstarz: In great form with 3 wins in 9 matches and a few matches being rained out. With great performances from the likes of Anmol Sharma and Aayush Badoni, they are eyeing a place in the playoffs.
Old Delhi-6: Only 2 wins in 9 matches. Out of the semi-final race, they are now playing for prestige.
Probable Playing XI:
South Delhi Superstars (SDS):
- Anmol Sharma
- Drishti Panchal
- Ankur Kaushik
- Ayush Badoni (c)
- Arpit Dagar
- Rohan Rathi
- Mayank Rawat (wk)
- Jatin Singh
- Piyush Joshi
- Manav Suthar
- Shashank Dabas
Old Delhi-6 (PD6):
- Samarth Seth
- Lakhan Singh
- Rajneesh Gurbani
- Abhishek Sharma
- Rajneesh Dadar
- Ayush Singh
- Pradeep Parashar
- Abhay Negi
- Sahil Malhotra (wk)
- Deepak Yadav
- Kshitij Sharma
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Strengths and weaknesses of both teams
South Delhi Superstars (SDS)
Strengths:
A strong top order with the quick run-scoring ability of Anmol Sharma and Vision Panchal.
Led by Ayush Badoni, who has IPL and domestic cricket experience.
Variety in bowling—the pace attack is supported by reliable spinners like Manav Suthar.
Strong performance with both bat and ball in the powerplay overs.
Weaknesses:
Lack of consistency in the middle order. If Sharma and Panchal get out early, the pressure often mounts.
Lack of depth in the tail-enders, leaving them vulnerable in close contests.
Purani Delhi-6 (PD6)
Strengths:
Strong all-rounders like Rajneesh Dadar who can contribute with both bat and ball.
A disciplined bowling unit that has troubled the top-order batsmen in previous matches.
Experienced players like Samarth Seth who can handle the innings.
Weaknesses:
Fragile top order – early setbacks (like 23/5 in last match) put them on the backfoot.
Struggles under scoreboard pressure while chasing big scores.
Lack of consistency in converting starts into big partnerships.
Key player contests to watch out for
- Anmol Sharma vs Rajnish Dadar
Sharma is the most aggressive batsman for SDS, while Dadar has been the strike bowler for PD6. This contest in the powerplay could prove to be a turning point in the match.
- Ayush Badoni vs Ayush Singh
Badoni will be the game-changer for SDS. Singh’s job will be to contain him in the middle overs.
- Samarth Seth vs Shashank Dabas
Seth is the mainstay of PD6’s batting, and Dabas’ variety in bowling could trouble him.
Match Prediction
South Delhi Superstars: 55% chance of winning
Old Delhi-6: 45% chance of winning
Given their head-to-head dominance and strong form, SDS start as favourites. However, the unpredictable nature of PD6 means that if their top order performs well, they can spring a surprise.
Final Words
This rivalry is not just a DPL match—it is a battle of legacy vs modernity in Delhi cricket. South Delhi Superstars will look to continue their winning streak while Old Delhi-6 will be eager to prove that they can turn the tables. Fans can expect another thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium when these two cricketing cultures clash.