The 23rd match of the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) saw South Delhi Superstarz rack up 308 against North Delhi Strikers today (August 31) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Batting first, the Superstarz suffered an early blow after losing opener Sarthak Ray for a run-a-ball 11 in the third over. After that, there was total carnage, with Priyansh Arya and captain Ayush Badoni scoring centuries in a blazing batting display.
While Arya struck a 50-ball 120, including six sixes in an over, it was Badoni’s 165 which made the headlines. Having already impressed in the limited opportunities for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, Badoni wasted no time bringing up the massive score, striking at 300. His whirlwind knock was studded with 19 sixes besides eight fours. As a result, the Superstarz racked up 308-5.
🏔️ A mountainous total on board and a historic innings by South Delhi Superstarz 🔥👏
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Where does South Delhi Superstarz's batting display rank?
Having scored 314-3 against Mongolia in the 2023 Asian Games, Nepal owns the highest total in men’s T20s. Had the matches in the DPL had official T20 status, the Superstarz’s innings would have been the second-highest. For the same reason, Badoni’s 165 wasn’t included among the highest scores in the format, a list headed by West Indies’ Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Australia’s Aaron Finch (172).
It’s worth noting that Argentina Women’s 427-1 and 333-1, against Chile last year, are the top two innings totals in all T20Is, whether men’s or women’s.
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