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Indian Express
17 hours ago
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- Indian Express
‘Score a century for me today': Priyansh Arya smashes third hundred in Delhi Premier League after childhood coach calls for special knock
Dashing southpaw Priyansh Arya was the breakout star among the state T20 leagues last year, having set the inaugural Delhi Premier League season on fire with mighty sixes and prodigious bat-swing. Arya's immense ball-striking abilities straightaway caught the eye of the talent scouts and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting, who roped him in at Rs 3.8 crore for the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Thanks to his sizzling run with the South Delhi Superstarz last season, Arya soon became a household name after an impressive maiden IPL season where he racked up 475 runs in 17 innings, including a century. Returning to the DPL stage this month, the left-handed opener had a quiet start before finding his groove again with another century at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday. In yet another spell-binding performance performance for the Outer Delhi Warriors, Arya conjured up a 111-run knock in only from 56 balls. His record-breaking innings, which included seven fours and nine sixes, propelled the team to a massive total of 231/7, making him the first batter to smash three hundreds in the Delhi-based tournament. After a lean start to the season, tallying only 50 runs in three innings, Arya said that his childhood coach Sanjay Bhardwaj had urged him to smack a century prior to the game. 'He said, 'Score a century for me today,'' Arya told in the post-match chat. 'I took my time early on, got set, and I'm glad I could do exactly what he asked.' However, Arya's knock went in vain as the East Delhi Riders romped home by five wickets in the steep chase. Led by skipper Anuj Rawat's rapid 82, the Riders raced home with four balls to spare. Ar-YEAH 🙌 Priyansh Arya walked in calm, walked out with 111 off 56 against East Delhi Riders 🏏#DPL2025 — FanCode (@FanCode) August 8, 2025 Priyansh shot to the limelight when he six sixes in an over in the DPL last year and topped the batting charts with 608 runs, including two centuries. Arya also had a prolific Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign for Delhi last season, top-scoring with 325 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 176.63. 'I watched many videos of young players. What I look for is ball-striking talent, like Priyansh Arya. He's an out-and-out clean ball striker. Technically, he looks a bit unorthodox, but I guarantee he's going to make a serious mark on this IPL,' Aussie legend Ponting would say in Arya's praise early on during the IPL 2025 season.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Priyansh Arya becomes first player to hit multiple hundreds in DPL
After a quiet start to the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, Priyansh Arya roared back to form with a breathtaking century against East Delhi Riders on Friday, 8 August. Opening for Outer Delhi Warriors, the left-hander hammered 111 off just 56 balls, peppering his innings with seven fours and nine towering sixes. His assault powered the Warriors to 231/7 and etched his name in the record books as the first player in DPL history to score more than one standout performer in the 2024 edition, Arya piled up 608 runs in 10 innings at an average of 67.56 and a strike rate of nearly 200 - numbers that earned him an IPL contract with Punjab Kings in the 2025 mega auction. His debut IPL season lived up to the hype: 475 runs in 17 innings at a blistering strike rate of 179.25, including a 103 against Chennai Super Kings and a season-best 141, playing a pivotal role in Punjab's run to the final under Shreyas Iyer's leadership. Ar-YEAH Priyansh Arya walked in calm, walked out with 111 off 56 against East Delhi Riders #DPL2025 FanCode (@FanCode) August 8, 2025This DPL season, however, didn't quite take off for Arya. Scores of 26, 16, and 8 in his first three outings suggested a slow build-up rather than the fireworks he's known for. Against East Delhi Riders, though, he unleashed his full range. After the early dismissal of Sanat Sangwan, Arya forged a 92-run stand off 46 balls with Karan Garg, who chipped in with a fluent 43 from 24 deliveries. Targeting Rohit Yadav and Raunak Waghela, Arya plundered 64 runs from just 28 balls off the pair. He brought up his century in the 17th over before falling to Akhil Chaudhary while pushing for quick runs in the final stretch. Despite Arya's brilliance, the Warriors' joy was short-lived. East Delhi Riders mounted a sensational chase, spearheaded by former RCB batter Anuj Rawat, who smashed 84 off 35 balls with nine sixes. Mayank Rawat applied the finishing touches with an unbeaten 32 from only 11 deliveries, guiding the Riders to the biggest successful chase of the DPL 2025 season and handing the Warriors their third Arya, the result was bittersweet. Already among the tournament's leading run-scorers, his latest knock was a reminder of why he's considered one of the most destructive batters in Indian domestic T20 cricket - a performance that secured his place in DPL history, even if the points went the other way.- EndsTrending Reel
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
DPL 2025: Purani Dilli 6 beat West Delhi Lions in thriller at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was once again treated to a thrilling contest as Purani Dilli 6 edged out West Delhi Lions by 15 runs in a high-octane clash of the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). A still from DPL 2025 match(DPL) Batting first, Purani Dilli 6 rode on a fine display of aggressive and calculated batting. Samarth Seth led the charge with a composed 36-ball 52, anchoring the innings and setting the tone for a competitive total. He found solid support in Dev Lakra, who played fluently for his 47 off 31 deliveries. The duo stitched together a crucial partnership that kept the scoreboard ticking. According to a release, Ekansh Dobal added late momentum with a quick-fire 20 Not Out off just 11 balls, helping Purani Dilli 6 post a challenging total of 186/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Chasing 187, the West Delhi Lions faced early setbacks as their top order crumbled under pressure. But middle-order batter Ayush Doseja rose to the occasion with a heroic innings. He played a lone hand and went on to score a brilliant century, keeping his team in the hunt till the very end. However, the lack of support from the other end proved costly as the Lions eventually fell short, finishing 18 runs adrift as they were restricted to 171/8 in 20 overs. For Purani Dilli 6, Rajneesh Dadar starred with the ball, producing a tight and effective spell of 2/19 in his full quota of four overs. His disciplined bowling in the middle overs played a key role in derailing the Lions' chase. It was a spirited all-round performance by Purani Dilli 6, who held their nerves in the closing stages to seal a win.
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
DPL 2025 Drama: Digvesh Rathi's Sledge Backfires As Ankit Kumar Responds With Twin Sixes
In a dramatic twist during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, fiery right-arm spinner Digvesh Rathi found himself at the center of controversy after a heated mid-pitch altercation with West Delhi Lions batter Ankit Kumar. The incident, which quickly went viral, unfolded during a tense clash against South Delhi Superstarz and has since become a talking point in the domestic cricketing circuit. The Build-Up to the Clash Known for his aggressive demeanor and animated celebrations, Digvesh Rathi entered the match with pressure mounting, having yet to take a wicket in the tournament. The match against West Delhi Lions was critical for the Superstarz, and Rathi's intentions were clear: to disrupt the rhythm of the opposition's batting unit. But things spiraled quickly when Rathi attempted mind games mid-over. He paused before delivering the ball, changed his bowling angle, and appeared to murmur something toward opener Ankit Kumar. What followed was a heated verbal spat between the two players, captured live on camera. The Fiery Exchange Ankit, known for his calm temperament, didn't take the provocation lightly. He walked down the pitch to confront Rathi, and the umpires had to intervene to prevent the confrontation from escalating. Though no physical contact occurred, the tension was unmistakable, and it charged up the atmosphere at the venue. Kumar Strikes with Twin Sixes Moments after the altercation, Rathi resumed his over. But what came next was nothing short of poetic justice. Ankit Kumar launched a towering six over long-on, followed by another clean hit over deep mid-wicket, two consecutive blows that sent the crowd into a frenzy. As he returned to the crease, Ankit gestured the number two with his fingers, a subtle dig at Rathi's failed sledging attempt. Heated Kalesh b/w LSG bowler Digvesh Rathi and Batsam During Delhi Premier League, Later got thrashed by batsman ankit kumar — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 6, 2025 The Rathi vs. Ankit saga will go down as one of the most memorable moments of DPL 2025, not just for the cricket but for the reminder that in the game of nerves, temperament often trumps aggression. While cricket thrives on passion and rivalry, there's a thin line between competitiveness and controversy, and Rathi may need to tread that line more carefully in the matches to come.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Digvesh Rathi's verbal blast backfires in DPL; gets belted for back-to-back 6s as batter's fiery reply steals the show
Digvesh Rathi again landed himself in trouble, this time during the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). In the seventh game of the 2025 edition of the T20 league, the South Delhi Superstarz bowler's verbal spat with a West Delhi Lions batter backfired as he was smashed for two consecutive sixes. West Delhi Lions beat South Delhi Superstarz by 8 wickets in DPL 2025 Rathi, who earned an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract with Lucknow Super Giants after a standout showing in the inaugural DPL season last year, had already grabbed headlines in IPL 2025—not just for his accurate wrist-spin but also for his 'notebook' celebration and frequent confrontations with batters. He finished the tournament with 14 wickets, the most among uncapped bowlers. On Tuesday, during South Delhi Superstarz's second game of DPL 2025, Rathi clashed with West Delhi opener Ankit Kumar in a heated exchange. The incident began in the fifth over of West Delhi's chase when Rathi pulled out of his delivery stride on the fifth ball—a ploy he often used during the IPL. In response, Ankit stepped away from his stance when Rathi switched to bowling around the wicket on the next ball, triggering a fiery war of words. With the West Delhi openers racing to 118 runs in the first 11 overs in pursuit of 186, South Delhi captain Ayush Badoni reintroduced Rathi for a third spell. Ankit greeted him with back-to-back sixes—one over long-on, the other over deep mid-wicket—before flashing a 'two' gesture at Rathi. The bowler ended with figures of 0 for 33 in three overs. Ankit went on to score a magnificent 96 off just 46 deliveries. His knock was laced with 11 boundaries and six towering sixes. He also forged a massive 158-run opening partnership in just 14 overs with Krish Yadav, putting the chase firmly in their team's grasp. Yadav was eventually dismissed for a fluent 67 off 42 balls, an innings that included some crisp strokeplay and smart running. Earlier in the match, South Delhi Superstarz had a solid start to their innings. Openers Kunwar Bidhuri and Sumit Mathur added 74 runs for the first wicket, with Bidhuri scoring a brisk 42 off 27 balls and Mathur contributing a composed 33 off 29. Captain Ayush Badoni added a vital 48 off 25 in the middle overs, playing a captain's knock when needed.
