Two emerging batting stars, Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, have set a remarkable IPL milestone. They are the only Indian batters in IPL history to register the most 50-plus scores during the powerplay (overs 1-6). Sooryavanshi leads with four such scores, while Arya follows closely with three.
Sooryavanshi, the 13-year-old sensation for Rajasthan Royals, has been in devastating form. He hammered 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket. In IPL 2026, he has scored 440 runs in 11 matches at a staggering strike rate of 236.55, including 40 sixes. Overall, he has 692 runs in 18 IPL matches at a strike rate of 224.67, with two centuries and three fifties.
Priyansh Arya, the left-handed opener for Punjab Kings, has also been exceptional. Bought for INR 3.8 crore, he scored the fifth-fastest IPL century (39 balls) against Chennai Super Kings in his debut season. In IPL 2026, he has amassed 336 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 231.72, with 32 sixes. Across two IPL seasons, he has 811 runs in 27 matches with 57 sixes.
The duo’s fearless strokeplay has redefined power-hitting in the league, thrilling fans and troubling bowlers alike.
