Priyansh Arya Sets New Record for Most Runs by PBKS Batter in First Over of IPL Match
Priyansh Arya Breaks Sehwag's Record Of Most Runs By PBKS Batter In First Over Of IPL Match
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In a remarkable performance during the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh, Priyansh Arya scored 18 runs in the first over, breaking Virender Sehwag's previous record of 16 runs for Punjab Kings. Arya also achieved a half-century in just 16 balls, marking the second fastest for the team.
- 01Priyansh Arya scored 18 runs in the first over against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 02He broke Virender Sehwag's record of 16 runs for PBKS in the first over.
- 03Arya reached his half-century in just 16 balls, the second fastest for PBKS.
- 04KL Rahul holds the record for the fastest 50 for PBKS with 14 balls.
- 05Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the overall IPL record for the fastest 50 with 13 balls.
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In the IPL 2026 match on April 11, Priyansh Arya made headlines by scoring 18 runs in the first over against Sunrisers Hyderabad, surpassing the previous record of 16 runs set by Virender Sehwag for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2014. Arya's explosive start included a four and a six, contributing significantly to PBKS's chase of 220 runs. Additionally, Arya achieved a remarkable half-century in just 16 balls, making it the second fastest for PBKS, following KL Rahul's record of 14 balls from 2018. The fastest half-century in IPL history remains with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 50 runs in just 13 balls in 2023. Arya's performance not only showcased his talent but also placed him among the elite players in IPL history.
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Arya's record-breaking performance boosts the morale of Punjab Kings fans and highlights the team's potential in the ongoing IPL season.
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