In a thrilling Delhi Premier League (DPL) clash, Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya delivered record-breaking performances that left cricket fans in awe. The match between South Delhi Superstarz and North Delhi Strikers witnessed an extraordinary display of power-hitting, with Badoni breaking the record for the most sixes in a T20 innings and Arya hitting six sixes in a single over.
Ayush Badoni’s Record-Breaking Knock
Ayush Badoni, who has played for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, showcased his immense talent by smashing a staggering 19 sixes in his innings. Badoni’s 165 runs came off just 55 balls, including eight boundaries and 19 sixes, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle and Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan, who both hit 18 sixes in a T20 innings.
Badoni’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, as he consistently cleared the ropes with ease. His ability to find the boundary at will left the North Delhi Strikers’ bowlers helpless. Badoni’s record-breaking performance played a crucial role in South Delhi Superstarz posting a mammoth total of 308/5, the second-highest T20 total ever.
Priyansh Arya’s Six Sixes in an Over
While Badoni’s innings was the highlight of the match, Priyansh Arya also etched his name in the record books by hitting six consecutive sixes in an over. Arya, who has represented India U-19, took on bowler Manan Bhardwaj in the 12th over of the innings and dispatched each delivery over the boundary.
Arya’s remarkable feat of hitting six sixes in an over is a rare achievement in cricket and showcases his incredible batting prowess. His innings of 120 runs off 50 balls included 10 sixes and as many fours, bringing up his century in just 40 balls.
The partnership between Badoni and Arya was nothing short of historic. The duo put on a record-breaking 286-run stand for the second wicket, surpassing the previous highest partnership for any wicket in T20 cricket. Their partnership was a display of aggressive and fearless batting, as they took the North Delhi Strikers’ bowlers to the cleaners.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦 Badoni 💥
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— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024
The previous record for the highest partnership in T20 cricket was held by Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, who had put on 258 runs for the opening wicket against China earlier this year. Badoni and Arya’s partnership not only broke this record but also set a new benchmark for future T20 matches.
South Delhi Superstarz’s total of 308/5 was too much for the North Delhi Strikers to chase down, and they fell short by a considerable margin. The match will be remembered for the sheer dominance displayed by Badoni and Arya, as they rewrote the record books with their extraordinary batting displays.
