Jonty Sidhu

Delhi U-19 captain Jonty Sidhu will be leading an India colts squad in the two 'Youth Tests' against England in Nagpur, later this month.

Central Delhi Kings produced a rollicking performance to crush Purani Dilli 6 by a massive margin of 109 runs in their Delhi Premier League clash here on Friday. Aryan Rana scored 75 while Ranji team batter Jonty Sidhu cracked a 22-ball 50 as Central Delhi Kings posted a formidable total of 217 for seven in their 20 overs batting first against which Purani Dilli 6 crumbled for 108 all-out in just 12.1 overs.

Even as they appointed Delhi boy, Jonty Sidhu, to lead the India U-19 team for the two 'Youth Tests' against England in Nagpur later this month, the junior selectors sprang a surprise by leaving out talented batsman Prithvi Shaw from the team.

Christmas, it seems, has begun already in a 'season of goodies' for Delhi. Even as their senior team has made it to the final of the Ranji Trophy, the capital's Under-23 team has begun the festivities by clinching the Col CK Nayudu Trophy.

Delhi's Yash Dhull and Jonty Sidhu secured an 11-run lead in the Ranji Trophy Group D match against Odisha, posting a commendable total of 451 all out. Dhull, who faced challenges earlier in the season, allowed 112 runs off 167 balls, playing a pivotal role in Delhi's pursuit of a competitive total despite an inconsequential Ranji game destined for a draw.

Opener Hiten Dalal smashed his maiden first-class hundred before Himmat Singh and Jonty Sidhu shared a 147-run stand to propel Delhi to 389 for six on day one of their final Ranji Trophy league match against Rajasthan on Wednesday.

Left-arm seamer Pradeep Sangwan was on Friday appointed captain of the Delhi team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy national 50-over championships ahead of India opener and senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan.

Centuries from Dinesh Mor (113 batting) and Jonty Sidhu (108 batting) helped Delhi reach a commanding total of 369/5 and take a first-innings lead of 140 runs against Tamil Nadu.

Dogged southpaw Jonty Sidhu stood between Delhi and elimination as the multiple-time champions were reduced to 223 for eight, still 28 runs behind Jharkhand's 251 on the second day of the group H Ranji Trophy match here on Friday.

Yash Dhull had showcased his white-ball skills during India’s triumphant U-19 World Cup campaign at the Caribbean earlier this month. The 19-year-old Delhi opener showed he has the game for the longer format as well scoring a fine 150-ball 113 (18x4) on his Ranji Trophy debut against Tamil Nadu in Guwahati on Thursday.

The Mumbai team, currently playing the Buchi Babu All-India Invitation Cricket Tournament in Tamil Nadu, is set to be strengthened soon when three of it’s top players — allrounders Shivam Dube and Shams Mulani and consistent run-getter Sarfaraz Khan join the side from the second match onwards.

Wicketkeeper batsman Anuj Rawat's stroke-filled hundred gave Delhi a slim chance of an outright win after Gujarat got the all-important first innings lead in the Ranji Trophy group A encounter on Thursday.

Former India U-19 captain Jonty Sidhu hit a run-a-ball hundred while skipper Pradeep Sangwan grabbed a five wicket haul as Delhi beat Haryana by 10 runs in an exciting Group C league game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday.

Jonty Sidhu's fighting ton helped Delhi reach 268 for 6 in 103 overs at stumps against Tamil Nadu on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Wednesday.

Wicket-keeper Anuj Rawat's 75 helped Delhi outplay Mumbai by five wickets today to clinch the U23 Col C K Nayudu Trophy on the fourth and the last day of the final played here.

Youngster Jonty Sidhu slammed a gritty 85, his maiden half-century, to help Delhi recover from a jittery start and post a modest 240 against Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at Eden Gardens here on Sunday.

Rookie openers Sanat Sangwan and Dhruv Kaushik joined Delhi's 18-man squad for the initial Ranji Trophy matches, led by Himmat Singh. Express pacer Money Grewal has also been included. Simarjeet Singh's fitness remains a concern, with Divij Mehra on reserve standby.

Weather once again played spoilsport for Bengal at Eden Gardens as the home side had to settle for one point against Delhi in their rain-hit Ranji Trophy group A clash here on Thursday. Bengal needed three wickets, while for Delhi, who were overnight 217/7, had a stiff task to score 101 runs to secure three points.

Seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a six-ball duck, leaving Saurashtra at 35/5, trailing Tamil Nadu by 129 runs in their Ranji Trophy clash. Tamil Nadu's Gurjapneet Singh excelled with 4/7. Elsewhere, Railways defeated Chandigarh by 181 runs, Delhi took a slim lead against Chhattisgarh, and Assam led Jharkhand by 51 runs after following on.