For some time now, Tejasvi Dahiya has been carving a reputation in the Delhi Premier League as a fearsome middle-order basher. His exploits for South Delhi Superstarz in 2025, when he hammered 339 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 190.45, even earned him a lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) contract with Kolkata Knight Riders.
The 24-year-old got to play just two games for a struggling KKR in the summer of 2026, but the experience left him enthused.
“Getting to play in the IPL was motivating. I didn’t get to play much, but luckily, I got a chance towards the end. Playing with some greats was very fruitful. There was a lot to learn. I hope to implement those lessons and get positive results,” the wicketkeeper-batter said at a media interaction.
Tejasvi is currently back to stamping his imprint in the Superstarz middle-order in the third edition of the DPL. On August 15, it was his unbeaten 60 off 29 balls that helped his side chase down 218 against New Delhi Tigers.
As opportunities in the IPL increase for youngsters like Tejasvi, so will the pressure to make a mark. For the man from Delhi, it is about embracing the spotlight.
“If you are feeling some pressure, you are lucky to face that. Everyone is not able to be in this situation. I feel privileged to be in these surroundings. I want to take my game to the next level rather than focusing on the pressure,” he stated.
While Tejasvi’s ability to unfurl the big hits is characteristic of a trademark finisher, he doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as just that.
“I don’t want to limit myself to a specific role of being a power-hitter or finisher. Yes, these situations tend to be more tricky. I enjoy these situations. But I am not just that,” he asserted.