Delhi Premier League: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess on Match 23, as South Delhi Superstarz’s Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya unleashed a torrent of runs, smashing records left and right at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a match that will be remembered for years, the duo single handedly dismantled the North Delhi Strikers’ bowling attack, setting multiple T20 records that left cricket fans and statisticians in awe.
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A Historic Partnership and Unparalleled Sixes Galore
The South Delhi Superstarz were unstoppable, posting a colossal total of 308/5 in their 20 overs, marking the second highest T20 score ever recorded by any India based team. The foundation of this mammoth score was laid by a record breaking 286 run partnership between Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya, the highest ever for any wicket in T20 cricket.
Highest Partnership in T20 Cricket
Badoni and Arya’s 286 run stand shattered the previous record of 258 runs held by Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto Lake and Kendel Kadowaki Fleming. Their synergy at the crease was nothing short of magical, as they consistently found the boundary and cleared it with alarming regularity.
Ayush Badoni: The Six Machine
Ayush Badoni, the South Delhi captain, was the star of the day, rewriting the record books with his explosive innings. Badoni smashed an astounding 19 sixes in his 165 run knock off just 55 balls, breaking the previous record of 18 sixes held by Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan. His strike rate of 300 was a testament to his sheer dominance over the bowlers.
Most Sixes in a T20 Innings
Badoni’s 19 sixes not only broke individual records but also contributed to his team’s new record for the most sixes in a single T20 match. South Delhi Superstarz collectively hit 31 sixes, surpassing Nepal’s previous record of 26 sixes in a T20 match.
Priyansh Arya Joins the Elite Club
Not to be outdone, Priyansh Arya, who has been in sublime form throughout the DPL season, contributed with a blistering 120 off 50 balls. Arya’s knock included 10 fours and 10 sixes, and he etched his name into the record books by hitting six consecutive sixes in a single over off North Delhi’s spinner Manan Bhardwaj. Arya’s feat places him alongside legends like Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard in the elite club of players who have achieved this rare milestone.
Most Sixes in an Over
Arya’s six sixes in an over was one of the highlights of the match, and it significantly boosted South Delhi’s total, helping them post a daunting target of 308 for the North Delhi Strikers.
The Match Result
The North Delhi Strikers, despite their best efforts, were unable to mount a serious challenge against South Delhi’s monumental score. They were restricted to 195 runs, handing South Delhi Superstarz a massive 112 run victory. This win not only secured South Delhi’s place at the top of the DPL standings but also enhanced their net run rate significantly.
The South Delhi Superstarz, led by the heroics of Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya, have set new benchmarks in T20 cricket. Their record-breaking performances have not only left an indelible mark on the Delhi Premier League but have also raised the bar for T20 cricket globally. As the DPL 2024 season progresses, fans will undoubtedly look back at Match 23 as a game that redefined the limits of what is possible in T20 cricket.
FAQs
What records were broken by Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya in the DPL match?
They set the highest partnership in T20 cricket (286 runs) and broke the records for most sixes in an innings (19 by Badoni) and most sixes in a T20 match (31 by South Delhi Superstarz)
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