Priyansh Arya Shatters Records with Stellar IPL Performance

In a thrilling match against Delhi Capitals, Priyansh Arya delivered a remarkable performance in IPL 2026, scoring 56 runs off 33 balls and hitting 6 sixes. This achievement not only placed him among the top players for sixes in the powerplay but also allowed him to surpass notable cricketers like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Travis Head. Arya's consistency in scoring 50 or more runs during the powerplay has further solidified his position as a key player this season. Explore the details of his record-breaking innings and how he compares to other top players in the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 00:23 IST

Priyansh Arya's Record-Breaking Innings

In the 55th match of IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals, Priyansh Arya showcased an impressive batting display, scoring 56 runs off just 33 balls. His innings included 6 sixes and 2 fours, resulting in a strike rate of 169.70. With this performance, Arya surpassed notable players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Travis Head, and Sanath Jayasuriya, becoming the fourth player to hit the most sixes in the powerplay during a single IPL season.

Arya Climbs the Sixes Leaderboard

During his innings against Delhi, Priyansh hit 6 sixes, bringing his total to 26 sixes in the powerplay this season. This achievement places him fourth in the list of players with the most sixes in the powerplay for a single season, overtaking Jaiswal, Head, and Jayasuriya, who have each hit 22 sixes. Leading the list is Vaibhav Suryavanshi with an impressive 32 sixes.

Top 5 Players with Most Sixes in IPL Powerplay

◎ 32 sixes: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
◎ 29 sixes: Abhishek Sharma
◎ 27 sixes: Abhishek Sharma
◉ 26 sixes: Priyansh Arya
◎ 22 sixes: Yashasvi Jaiswal
◎ 22 sixes: Travis Head
◎ 22 sixes: Sanath Jayasuriya

Priyansh's Consistent Performance in Powerplay

In his innings against Delhi, Priyansh scored 50 runs off 27 balls during the powerplay, marking the third time he has achieved a score of 50 or more runs in this phase. This feat allowed him to break the record previously held by six other players, including Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh.

Most 50+ Scores in IPL Powerplay by Indian Players

4 Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3 Priyansh Arya
2 KL Rahul
2 Wriddhiman Saha
2 Yashasvi Jaiswal
2 Ishan Kishan
2 Abhishek Sharma
2 Prabhsimran Singh

Vaibhav's Stellar Powerplay Performance

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in phenomenal form this IPL season, scoring a total of 359 runs off 148 balls during the powerplay, matching Gill and Rahul's record for hitting sixes in the first over.