Priyansh Arya, the 23-year-old left-handed batter from Delhi, has taken the cricketing world by storm with his sensational performance in the ongoing DPL 2024.
Playing for South Delhi Superstarz, Arya etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to hit six sixes in an over in the tournament’s history.
Priyansh’s Blistering Knock
During the match against North Delhi Strikers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Priyansh Arya unleashed his power-hitting skills in the 12th over, smashing six consecutive sixes off spinner Manan Bhardwaj.
His relentless assault left the bowler and the crowd in awe, as he cleared the boundary with ease on every delivery.
Arya’s explosive innings of 120 runs off just 50 balls, including 10 fours and 10 sixes, showcased his exceptional batting talent and big-match temperament.
He formed a record-breaking partnership of 286 runs with his captain Ayush Badoni, who also scored a sensational century.
Who is Priyansh Arya?
Born on January 18, 2001, Priyansh Arya made his T20 debut for the Delhi state team against Uttarakhand in November 2021. He has since played nine T20 matches, scoring 248 runs at an impressive strike rate of 155.
Arya’s List A debut came against Bihar in November 2023, and in five matches, he has scored 69 runs at an average of 13.80. In 2019, he was part of the India A U-19 squad in a quadrangular series, where he played alongside promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi.
Priyansh Arya: A Rising Star to Watch Out For
Priyansh Arya’s heroics in the DPL 2024 have not gone unnoticed, and he is likely to be a hot property in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
His raw power and ability to take on any bowler have impressed one and all, and he could earn big bucks in the auction.
With his recent exploits, Priyansh Arya has announced his arrival on the world cricket stage and has become a player to watch out for in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the IPL.
