DPL 2026: Match 40, PD vs EDR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s DPL match between Purani Dilli 6 vs East Delhi Riders?

The Purani Dilli 6 (PD) will take on the East Delhi Riders (EDR) in Match 40 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, which is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, August 25, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. This is the final match of the league stage in the 2026 season.

Purani Dilli sits in second place on the table, having played nine matches, winning five and losing three. They have sealed their place in the playoffs for the 2026 season and have been one of the more dominant teams in the league, and will be looking to win their final game of the season and seal a top-two finish.

East Delhi have had an underwhelming run in the 2026 season, losing six matches and winning just two from their nine matches. They started the season winless in their first six matches, but picked up two wins in their last three games. Now out of contention, they will be looking to finish their season with a respectable result.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is considered one of the most batting-friendly venues in the country. The wicket is on the flatter end, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, offering consistent bounce and carry and allowing batters to play their shots on the up. Bowlers can get help in the form of early lateral movement with the new ball, and grip and turn for spinners. These factors, however, are negated by the shorter boundaries. The tournament has seen a sizeable number of high-scoring matches despite the impacts of rain.

Aryan Gaur, Samarth Seth, Anuj Rawat (c/wk), Dev Lakra, Lalit Yadav, Rohan Rathi, Pankaj Jaswal, Rajneesh Dadar, Udhav Mohan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ajay Ahlawat

Hardik Sharma, Kavya Gupta, Sujal Singh, Mayank Rawat (c), Vaibhav Baisla, Suryansh Raina (wk), Rohan Parchanda, Harsh Bhardwaj, Simarjeet Singh, Mayank Yadav, Ashish Meena

Purani Dilli opener Aryan Gaur has been his side's most prolific batter in the 2026 edition of the tournament, scoring 305 runs in seven matches. Gaur has averaged 50.83 and struck at 168.51 in the season, and has scored four half-centuries in his side's stellar season.

Seam bowler Simarjeet Singh has been a bright spot for the East Delhi side in what has been a tumultuous season for the team. He has picked up 11 wickets in eight matches, at an economy rate of 8.85. His left-arm angle has often troubled batters and can move the new ball at pace. He will be looking to put up a brilliant performance in the final game of the season.