The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 witnessed an unforgettable spectacle Priyansh Arya wrote history in the match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers by crushing six sixes on his own. Face bowler Manan BhardwajArya showed devastating power as he amassed 36 runs off just six balls.
Attack begins: Priyansh Arya hits 6 sixes in 0 over
Arya started off with a strong shot over long-on as he came down the pitch with confidence. On the second delivery, Arya executed a textbook left-handed shot, gracefully going down on one knee and slotting the ball through deep mid-wicket. The third ball met a similar fate, flying long on and the crowd rose to their feet, fully aware that something special was about to happen. Continuing his attack, Arya hit the fourth ball out of the park and the last two deliveries met the same fate. With this, Arya etched his name in the annals of cricket history and became the third Indian to hit 6 6s. Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh.
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6️⃣ 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐧 𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐭 🤩
There’s nothing Priyansh Arya can’t do 🔥#AdaniDPLT20 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 pic.twitter.com/lr7YloC58D
— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024
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In the style of the century: Arya and Ayush Badoni’s partnership
Arya’s heroics did not end with her record breaking. He continued his batting with relentless aggression, completed his century in style and dismantled the opposition bowling attack. His efforts were well complemented by the South Delhi skipper. Ayush BadoniHe also demonstrated his power hitting ability by reaching his century off just 39 balls. Together, they turned the game into a spectacle of batting prowess, with sixes raining down from both ends of the pitch.
South Delhi Superstars set a mammoth target
South Delhi posted a total of 308/5 in 20 overs against North Delhi. Arya played a sensational knock of 120 off just 50 balls with 10 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 240.00. Ayush Badoni also scored 165 to 55 and led the team to a big score. The team lost their first wicket early Sarthak Ray departs after just 11 runs. However, the middle order kept the momentum going and left North Delhi with a daunting chase ahead.
North Delhi Strikers face an uphill battle
North Delhi’s bowlers struggled to contain the attack of South Delhi Superstars. Siddhartha Solanki and Pranshu Vijayran Solanki 3/52 and Vijayran 2/39 were the only bowlers who managed to take wickets. Despite their efforts, the rest of the bowling attack was ineffective, conceding runs at an alarming rate. Suyash Sharma and Aman Bharti-I It was particularly expensive, with economy rates of 16.50 and 12.25 respectively. The Strikers now need 309 runs in 20 overs, a formidable task to stay in the game.
