PBKS vs DC: Priyansh Arya created history by hitting a six on the very first ball against Delhi Capitals, became the first batsman to do so in IPL.

Priyansh Arya: In IPL 2026, the bat of Punjab Kings’ young opening batsman Priyansh Arya is speaking strongly. He has created history by batting explosively against Delhi Capitals. In the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match played in Dharamshala, Arya has made a special record in his name by hitting a six on the very first ball of the match. The special thing is that he achieved this feat on the ball of Australia’s star fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Priyansh Arya created history

In this match, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and invited the host Punjab Kings to bat first. Priyansh Arya, who came to start Punjab’s innings, hit a brilliant six over the covers on the very first ball of Mitchell Starc. With this six, Priyansh has become the first batsman in IPL history to hold the record of hitting a six on the first ball in two different matches.

Straight into fifth gear 🏎️

Priyansh Arya races to a breathtaking half-century of 24 balls 👏

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A six was hit on the first ball against CSK also

Even before this, Priyansh Arya had hit a six on the first ball of the match in IPL 2025. Last season, he did this feat against Chennai Super Kings. Now again by hitting a six on the first ball against Delhi, he has registered his name in the record book.

scored a stormy half century

While batting explosively against Delhi Capitals, Priyansh Arya played a stormy inning of 56 runs in 33 balls with the help of 6 sixes and 2 fours. During this, he completed his half-century in 24 balls. This is his third half-century this season.