The East Delhi Riders will take on the West Delhi Lions in Match No. 4 (EDR vs WDL) of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Monday, August 4.
This will be East Delhi Riders’ second outing of the season. They began their DPL 2025 campaign on a positive note, registering a five-wicket win over South Delhi Superstarz in the tournament opener. East Delhi Riders will look to continue their momentum and strengthen their position in the points table.
On the other hand, West Delhi Lions will be playing their first match of the season. The team was led by Nitish Rana and featuring veteran pacer Ishant Sharma, and the squad boasts a mix of youth and experience. West Delhi Lions will be eager to kick off their campaign with a win and set the tone for the rest of the league.
EDR vs WDL Match Details
| Match | East Delhi Riders vs West Delhi Lions, Match 4, DPL 2025 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Date & Time (IST) | Monday, August 04, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi — Pitch Report
The opening match of DPL 2025 proved to be a great outing for the batters at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. As the game progressed, batters found their rhythm, with those spending time at the crease gaining the rewards. While pacers received some assistance from the surface, spinners had to rely on disciplined, tight lines to extract any turn from the pitch.
EDR vs WDL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 02 |
| Won By EDR | 02 |
| Won By WDL | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-Ever Fixture | August 23, 2024 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | September 01, 2024 |
EDR vs WDL Predicted Playing 11s
East Delhi Riders
Sujal Singh, Arpit Rana, Anuj Rawat (capt & wk), Hardik Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Rohan Rathi, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Akhil Chaudhary, Ajay Ahlawat, Ashish Meena
West Delhi Lions
Nitish Rana (capt), Manan Bhardwaj, Ankit Kumar, Vikas Rana, Vedant Sehwag, Vishal Abhua (wk), Shuvank Vashisht, Ishant Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Shantanu Yadav, Anirudh Chowdhary
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Nitish Rana
West Delhi Lions skipper Nitish Rana could be the key batter in their opening fixture. He is known for his aggressive stroke play and ability to shift gears quickly, and has the potential to take the game away from the opposition early on. His wealth of experience in the IPL will be invaluable in setting the tone for his team in their DPL 2025 campaign.
Probable Best Bowler: Navdeep Saini
The right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini might play a crucial role for East Delhi Riders. Although he delivered an average spell in the opening match, his four overs will be vital in controlling the flow of runs. Even if he does not pick up many wickets, Saini’s ability to maintain pressure can be instrumental in tilting the game in his team’s favour.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
- East Delhi Riders win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 40-50
- WDL: 145-155
- East Delhi Riders win the match
Scenario 2
- West Delhi Lions win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- EDR: 155-165
- West Delhi Lions win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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