Punjab Kings’ opener Priyansh Arya got his side off to a flying start, smashing a 23-ball half-century to pave the way for the North Indian franchise to post up to a total of 230
Punjab Kings’ opening batter Priyansh Arya got his side off to a flying start against the Delhi Capitals in match number 55 of the Indian Premier League at the scenic Dharamshala Stadium in Himachal Pradesh. Arya completed his half-century in 23 balls at a daunting strike rate of 185. The Shreyas Iyer-led side will be hoping to capitalize on this fiery start and grab all 2 points tonight.
A victory for Punjab Kings will help them reach the summit of the points table, toppling current leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who defeated the Mumbai Indians last night. The North Indian franchise currently has 13 points to their name and a win will take them to 15.
Priyansh Arya comes in and smacks DC out of the park
Punjab Kings’ main strength lies in their top-0rder with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh being the catalysts. DC captain Axar Patel’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved disastrous as Arya started his onslaught from ball one. He started off by taking on Delhi’s senior pacer Mitchell Starc, who gave away 22 runs off his first over and didn’t return to bowl again in the powerplay.
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Priyansh Arya continued his assault by smacking Auqib Nabi and Lungi Ngidi for more than 15 runs in an over. That ballistic start helped Punjab score 72 runs in the powerplay.
