DPL 2024 [WATCH]: Priyansh Arya recreates Yuvraj Singh’s legendary 6 sixes in an over

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 witnessed an unforgettable spectacle as Priyansh Arya made history in the match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers by smashing six sixes in a single over. Facing bowler Manan Bhardwaj, Arya unleashed a devastating display of power, accumulating 36 runs off just six balls.

The onslaught begins: Priyansh Arya hits 6 sixes in an 0ver

Arya’s explosive performance began with a towering shot over long-off as he confidently stepped down the pitch. The second delivery saw Arya execute a textbook left-hander’s shot, elegantly going down on one knee to send the ball sailing over deep mid-wicket. The third ball met a similar fate, soaring over long-on, and by this time, the crowd was on its feet, fully aware that something special was happening. Arya continued his onslaught, smashing the fourth ball out of the park, and the final two deliveries faced the same fate. With this, Arya etched his name into the annals of cricket history, becoming only the third Indian to hit six sixes in an over, joining the elite ranks of Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh.

Here’s the video:

6️⃣ 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 🤩

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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Century in style: Arya and Ayush Badoni’s partnership

Arya’s heroics didn’t stop at his record-breaking over. He continued his innings with relentless aggression, completing his century in style and dismantling the opposition’s bowling attack. His efforts were well complemented by South Delhi’s captain, Ayush Badoni, who also showcased his power-hitting abilities by reaching his own century in 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 Superstarz set a mammoth target

South Delhi posted an imposing total of 308/5 in their 20 overs against North Delhi. Arya played a sensational innings, smashing 120 off just 50 balls, including 10 fours and 10 sixes, at a strike rate of 240.00. Ayush Badoni also contributed significantly with a blistering 165 off 55 balls, propelling the team to a massive score. The team lost their first wicket early, with Sarthak Ray departing after scoring just 11 runs. However, the middle order ensured the momentum continued, leaving North Delhi with a daunting chase ahead.

North Delhi Strikers face an uphill battle

The North Delhi’s bowlers struggled to contain the South Delhi Superstarz’s onslaught. Siddhartha Solanki and Pranshu Vijayran were the only bowlers who managed to take wickets, with Solanki picking up 3/52 and Vijayran taking 2/39. Despite their efforts, the rest of the bowling attack proved ineffective, conceding runs at an alarming rate. Suyash Sharma and Aman Bharti-I were particularly expensive, with economy rates of 16.50 and 12.25, respectively. Now, the Strikers need 309 runs in their 20 overs, a monumental task if they are to stay in the game.

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