WDL vs NDT Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

WDL vs NDT Match Prediction & Analysis

West Delhi Lions will lock horns with New Delhi Tigers in Match 3 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

West Delhi Lions enjoyed a memorable campaign last season, finishing third in the league stage with 11 points from 10 matches (4 wins, 3 losses, 3 no results) before going on to win the DPL 2025 title. New Delhi Tigers finished fifth with 10 points from 10 matches (5 wins, 5 losses) and narrowly missed out on the playoffs.

West Delhi Lions head into this match unbeaten in their last five completed matches, having won three while two games ended with no result. They defeated Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in the DPL 2025 Final to lift the trophy. New Delhi Tigers won four and lost one of their last five matches, with their previous outing ending in a six-wicket victory over North Delhi Strikers.

New Delhi Tigers hold a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over West Delhi Lions, having won the only previous meeting between the two sides. With both teams carrying good momentum into the new season, another closely contested encounter is expected.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WDL

W W W L W

CDK

173/7 in 20.0 8.65

DPLT20

West Delhi Lions beat Central Delhi Kings by 6 wickets 31 Aug 2025

WDL

175/4 in 18.0 9.72

EDR

139/8 in 20.0 6.95

DPLT20

West Delhi Lions beat East Delhi Riders by 8 wickets 30 Aug 2025

WDL

141/2 in 17.3 8.06

WDL

202/3 in 17.1 11.77

DPLT20

West Delhi Lions beat South Delhi Superstarz by 7 wickets 29 Aug 2025

SD

201/5 in 20.0 10.05

CDK

175/6 in 20.0 8.75

DPLT20

Central Delhi Kings beat West Delhi Lions by 3 runs 21 Aug 2025

WDL

178/8 in 20.0 8.9

WDL

61/2 in 7.1 8.51

DPLT20

West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs (D/L) method 16 Aug 2025

NDT

138/8 in 19.0 7.26

NDT

W W W W L

NDS

199/6 in 20.0 9.95

DPLT20

New Delhi Tigers beat North Delhi Strikers by 6 wickets 28 Aug 2025

NDT

200/4 in 20.0 10

NDT

69/1 in 5.0 13.8

DPLT20

New Delhi Tigers beat Central Delhi Kings by 9 wickets (D/L) method 24 Aug 2025

CDK

167/8 in 19.0 8.79

NDT

144/3 in 15.2 9.39

DPLT20

New Delhi Tigers beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 7 wickets

22 Aug 2025

ODW

142/7 in 20.0 7.1

NDT

125/2 in 13.0 9.62

DPLT20

New Delhi Tigers beat North Delhi Strikers by 8 wickets

18 Aug 2025

NDS

124/9 in 20.0 6.2

WDL

61/2 in 7.1 8.51

DPLT20

West Delhi Lions beat New Delhi Tigers by 15 runs (D/L) method 16 Aug 2025

NDT

138/8 in 19.0 7.26

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Delhi Lions Preview

West Delhi Lions head into the new season as the defending DPL champions after defeating Central Delhi Kings by six wickets in last season's final. They chased 174 comfortably, reaching 175/4 in 18 overs, capping off an impressive title-winning campaign.

The Lions' batting was led by Nitish Rana, who scored 393 runs in 11 innings at an average of 65.50 and a strike rate of 181.94, including a century. Krish Yadav (390 runs) and Ayush Doseja (300 runs) also played vital roles. The franchise has retained its core from the title-winning campaign, with Nitish Rana continuing as captain. Experienced campaigners Mayank Gusain and veteran pacer Ishant Sharma remain part of the squad, while Ankit Rajesh Kumar has also been retained through the RTM card, giving the Lions a settled and well-balanced unit for the new season.

Their bowling unit was equally effective last season. Manan Bhardwaj led the attack with 14 wickets at an outstanding economy of 5.73, while Shubham Dubey and Anirudh Chowdhary picked up 12 wickets each. With a strong core, experienced additions, and plenty of match-winners, West Delhi Lions will be confident of beginning their title defence with another victory.

Key Players: Nitish Rana, Manan Bhardwaj, Krish Yadav

West Delhi Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Nitish Rana (c), Krish Yadav, Ayush Doseja, Shubham Dubey, Hritik Shokeen, Mayank Gusain, Ankit Rajesh Kumar (wk), Manan Bhardwaj, Anirudh Chowdhary, Naman Tiwari, Ishant Sharma

West Delhi Lions Actual Playing XI:

Ayush Doseja, Manan Bhardwaj, Ankit Kumar, Shubham Dubey, Vikas Rana, Mayank Gusain, Krish Yadav , Kulwant Khejroliya, Tishant Dabla, Himanshu Chauhan, Sombir Sheokand

New Delhi Tigers Preview

New Delhi Tigers ended their previous campaign on a winning note, defeating North Delhi Strikers by six wickets in their final league match. Chasing 200, they reached 200/4 in 20 overs, but narrowly missed out on a playoff spot after finishing fifth in the points table.

Himmat Singh starred with the bat last season, scoring 365 runs in 10 innings at an average of 40.56. He was well supported by Shivam Gupta (277 runs) and Vaibhav Rawal (199 runs). The Tigers have retained Himmat Singh as captain, while Prince Yadav has been named vice-captain. The squad also features key players like Dhruv Kaushik and Keshav Dalal, giving the batting and all-round department good depth.

The bowling unit will rely on Pankaj Jaiswal, who claimed 12 wickets last season, while Prince Yadav picked up 10 wickets and Himmat Singh contributed seven wickets with his useful off-spin.

With a settled squad and several proven performers from last season, New Delhi Tigers will be aiming to break into the playoffs and begin their DPL 2026 campaign with a strong performance.

Key Players: Himmat Singh, Prince Yadav, Pankaj Jaiswal

New Delhi Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Himmat Singh (c), Hiten Dalal, Shivam Gupta, Vaibhav Rawal (wk), Prince Yadav, Dhruv Kaushik, Keshav Dalal, Pankaj Jaiswal, Deepak Punia, Rahul Dagar, Ajay Rana

New Delhi Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Himmat Singh, Manish Sehrawat, Yashjeet, Hrithik Shokeen, Rishabh Sharma, Lakshay Thareja, Shivam Gupta, Pradyuman Sanan, Laxman, Parth Bali, Aryan Sharma

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather in Delhi is expected to be cloudy, with the temperature around 33°C. Humidity will be approximately 69%, while 18 km/h winds are expected during the match. There is a 15% chance of rain, but only brief interruptions are possible, and a full 20-over contest is still expected.

WDL vs NDT Pitch Report

The surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has generally favoured batters in recent T20 matches. Fast bowlers have taken 68 wickets (69%), while spinners have accounted for 31 wickets (31%) across the last 10 games. The average first-innings score is 173, compared to 189 in the second innings, indicating that chasing has been slightly easier. Another high-scoring contest is expected.

Score Prediction

If West Delhi Lions bat first: 180-190 runs

If New Delhi Tigers bat first: 170-180 runs

Toss: To Bowl

The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Teams batting second have scored more freely at this venue in recent matches, making chasing the preferred option.

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