The 23rd match of the Delhi Premier League 2024 is taking place between the South Delhi Superstars and the North Delhi team. This thrilling encounter witnessed an impressive display of batting from the South Delhi Superstars. They managed to surpass the 300-run mark, which is a rare feat in T20 cricket. Fans were treated to an array of sixes throughout the match, but it was 23-year-old opener Priyansh Arya who stole the spotlight by hitting six consecutive sixes in a single over.
Priyansh Arya Achieves a Remarkable Feat
Priyansh Arya has been on fire in this league, having already scored two centuries. In the ongoing match against North Delhi, he accomplished the extraordinary feat of hitting six sixes in one over off bowler Manan Bhardwaj. During the 12th over of the match, Priyansh dispatched each delivery over the boundary, marking him as the first batsman in the Delhi Premier League to hit six sixes in an over. Prior to this, he was also the first player to score a century in the league.
6️⃣ 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 🤩
Theres nothing Priyansh Arya cant do 🔥 #AdaniDPLT20 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 pic.twitter.com/lr7YloC58D
— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024
Priyansh Arya’s Breathtaking Century
In this match, Priyansh Arya faced 50 balls and scored a phenomenal 120 runs. His explosive innings included 10 fours and 10 sixes, showcasing his incredible striking ability with a strike rate of 240. He formed a formidable partnership of 286 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Badoni, marking the largest partnership recorded in this league thus far. This performance is just one of many stellar innings Priyansh has delivered recently.
The First Century in DPL History
Priyansh’s first century in the Delhi Premier League came in the 15th match against the Old Delhi 6 team, where he scored an unbeaten 107 runs off 55 balls. In that explosive innings, he struck nine fours and seven sixes, achieving a strike rate of 194.55. Additionally, he continued his exceptional form with another strong performance against Central Delhi, scoring 88 runs off just 42 balls, which included six sixes and seven fours.
Summary of Priyansh Arya’s Performance
| Match | Runs | Balls Faced | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vs. North Delhi | 120 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 240 |
| Vs. Old Delhi 6 | 107* | 55 | 9 | 7 | 194.55 |
| Vs. Central Delhi | 88 | 42 | 7 | 6 | N/A |
Priyansh Arya’s electrifying performances in the Delhi Premier League not only bring excitement to fans but also establish him as a rising star in the cricketing world. His record-breaking feats, including his ability to hit six sixes in an over and multiple centuries, place him firmly on the path to greatness in T20 cricket.
