Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya's record-breaking centuries helped South Delhi Superstars to a resounding 112-run victory over North Delhi Strikers in the Adani Delhi Premier League T20.

New Delhi: South Delhi Superstars thrashed North Delhi Strikers by 112 runs in the ongoing Adani Delhi Premier League T20 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday thanks to a record knock by their captain Ayush Badoni and opener Priyansh Arya.

Set a mammoth target of 309, the South Delhi superstar restricted the North Delhi Strikers to 196/8 in the allotted 20 overs and not only won the match but booked their place in the semi-finals of the tournament.

For North Delhi Strikers, their skipper Pranshu Vijayaran put up a lone fight and scored 62 runs off 32 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes. Also, Yajas Sharma scored 32 (18), while Vaibhav Rawal, who came in as an influential player, scored 32 off 14 balls. On the other hand, Raghav Singh was the pick of the bowlers for the South Delhi superstar as he took three wickets and conceded 34 runs in three overs.

Early in the match, the relentless attack by Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni not only set several records but also showed their ability to dominate the game under pressure. His innings not only helped his team reach a lucrative target but also etched his name in the record books, making this match an unforgettable spectacle of aggressive T20 cricket.

The South Delhi superstar opted to bat first but the loss of opener Sarthak Ray gave him an early challenge. Ray, who scored 11 runs with a six and a four, was bowled by Siddharth Solanki in the third over. Attempting a pull shot, Ray misses his attempt and sends the ball to Yash Dabas, for an easy catch at deep midwicket. This initial setback, however, did not deter the superstar from making a remarkable comeback.

With the explosive batting of Priyansh Arya and team captain Ayush Badoni, the team reached 100 runs in 8 overs. In the 12th over bowled by Manan Bhardwaj, Arya showed a brilliant display of aggressive batting and destroyed the opposition bowling by hitting six sixes in a row. He completed his century in just 40 balls—further cementing his reputation as the tournament's second-ever match-winner.

Meanwhile, Ayush Badoni was in sublime form, matching Arya's aggression with a powerpack innings of his own. He completed the century in just 39 balls, holding the record for the fastest century in the tournament. Badoni's ruthless batting continued as he hit four consecutive sixes in the 19th over, eventually completing 165 off just 55 balls at a fantastic strike rate of 300. His innings included 8 fours and an incredible 19 sixes, setting a new record. Most sixes in a T20 match by an individual. Badoni's remarkable score of 165 is also the third highest individual score in T20 cricket history.

Shortly after Badoni's dismissal, Priyansh Arya also scored 120 off 50 balls with 10 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 240. Their breathtaking partnership allowed the South Delhi superstar to post a massive 308/5 in their allotted 20 overs, which is now the second highest in T20 history and the only other instance of over 300 runs in T20. innings

Adding to the record-breaking feat, the superstar combined to hit a whopping 31 sixes in their innings, setting the record for most sixes by a team in a single T20I innings. This unprecedented display of power hitting left the opposition bowlers helpless and highlighted the depth of talent in the Superstarz lineup.