Watch: Pappu Yadav cheers son Sarthak's DPL 2026 fifty

Pappu Yadav, the popular Bihar MP, watched his son Sarthak Ranjan’s impressive performance in DPL 2026 from home. He proudly cheered as Sarthak reached another half-century.

Sarthak Ranjan, the captain of North Delhi Strikers, scored 59 runs off 37 balls against Old Delhi on August 13. His innings included seven fours and three sixes, marking his fifth consecutive fifty in the tournament.

Notably, Sarthak is the son of Purnia Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjit Ranjan.

Watch Pappu Yadav’s reaction as he celebrates his son’s latest half-century.

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Sarthak Ranjan’s fighting fifty steals the Show for North Delhi Strikers

Sarthak Ranjan continued his impressive run in DPL 2026 with another fighting half-century for North Delhi Strikers. He scored 59 runs and maintained his excellent form at the top of the order.

Sarthak has now scored 340 runs in five matches at an average of 68.00. His scores in the tournament are 64, 95, 65, 57 and 59, with a strike rate of 170.85, including 32 fours and 21 sixes.

Despite Sarthak’s brilliant innings, North Delhi Strikers lost to Old Delhi by four wickets. However, his five consecutive half-centuries have made him one of the biggest stars of DPL 2026.

Who is Sarthak Ranjan? Pappu Yadav’s son steps into the cricket spotlight

Sarthak Ranjan has stepped into the cricket spotlight with his impressive performances in DPL 2026. Born on September 25, 1996, he is a Delhi cricketer and the son of Purnia Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjit Ranjan. He made his T20 debut in the 2015-16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, followed by his List A debut in the 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy and first-class debut in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy.

Sarthak’s cricket journey has not been easy. He has faced questions because of his political family background, inconsistent domestic opportunities and personal struggles. However, his performances in the Delhi Premier League helped him regain confidence and attract attention from IPL scouts. His impressive run eventually earned him a ₹30 lakh deal with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026, giving his career a major boost.

In DPL 2026, Sarthak has been in outstanding form for North Delhi Strikers. He has scored 64, 95, 65, 57 and 59 in five matches, taking his total to 340 runs at an average of 68.00 and a strike rate of 170.85. He has also smashed 32 fours and 21 sixes. Inspired by players such as Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, Sarthak has worked on his shot selection, strike rotation and game awareness, helping him emerge as one of the biggest batting stars of DPL 2026.

Emotional scenes as Pappu Yadav cheers from home — Fans react

Fans reacted strongly after Pappu Yadav was seen cheering for his son Sarthak Ranjan from home during DPL 2026. His proud reaction after Sarthak scored another half-century caught attention on social media.

Many fans praised Pappu Yadav for supporting his son’s cricket journey. They also appreciated Sarthak’s consistent performances and his ability to score five consecutive half-centuries in the tournament. Here is how the players reacted:

Sarthak’s impressive form has made him one of the biggest talking points of DPL 2026. Fans are now excited to see how he performs in the remaining matches and continues his cricket journey.