Central Delhi Queens defeat North Delhi Strikers in Women's DPL

The Central Delhi Queens secured their first victory of the Women's Delhi Premier League 2026 by defeating the North Delhi Strikers by 3 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Batting first, the Central Delhi Queens posted 125 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Monika led the scoring with 47 runs from 42 balls, supported by Arushi Goyal, who contributed 22. Apeksha Anand delivered a standout bowling performance for the Queens, taking 4 wickets for 17 runs in her 4 overs.

In response, the North Delhi Strikers reached 122 runs for 5 wickets. Captain Ayushi Soni anchored the chase with 51 runs, including one six and four boundaries, while Shivi Sharma added 36 runs. Despite the effort, the Strikers fell just short of the target. The North Delhi Strikers remain at the top of the standings after three wins and one loss, while the Central Delhi Queens move to fourth place with three wins out of four matches.