PBKS vs DC Player Ratings, IPL 2026: Arshdeep, Madhav Tiwari top chart; Check full rankings
- On Monday, Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya made IPL history as the first player to hit a six off the first ball of a match twice, achieving the feat against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala.
- The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, known for aiding pace bowlers with swing and seam, provided conditions that encouraged Arya to aggressively welcome Australian pacer Mitchell Starc with a maximum.
- Starc conceded 22 runs in the opening over, the most he has ever allowed in the first over of a T20 innings, after struggling with his line and length.
- Delhi Capitals successfully chased down a 211-run target, stunning Punjab Kings and securing a vital victory in the ongoing 2026 IPL season.
- The Delhi Capitals remain alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race following the win, while Punjab Kings face pressure after failing to defend a total exceeding 200.
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PBKS Vs DC, IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya Smashes Record First-Ball Six En Route Stunning Fifty
It was the second time that Priyansh Arya smacked the first ball of an Indian Premier League match for six; the previous instance was against Chennai Super Kings' Khaleel Ahmed in 2025 in Mullanpur. No other batter has achieved the feat twice
PBKS vs DC Player Ratings, IPL 2026: Arshdeep, Madhav Tiwari top chart; Check full rankings
Priyansh Arya began the match with a six and Auqib Nabi finished the contest with a maximum as well. In between though, bowlers made the fixture exciting with some brilliant spells from Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar, and all-round efforts from Madhav Tiwari.
Priyansh Arya creates history, achieves what Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have not in IPL during DC clash
Priyansh Arya got off to a blazing start by smashing Mitchell Starc for a six off the very first ball of the clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. The maximum also helped Priyansh register a major IPL milestone.
Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC's fast-bowling all-rounder who troubled Priyansh Arya
Delhi Capitals youngster Madhav Tiwari dismissed Priyansh Arya in his first IPL spell of the 2026 season. The wicket turned the spotlight on the uncapped Madhya Pradesh all-rounder after his surprise recall.
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