Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, is making waves in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025. Representing the Central Delhi Kings, he has shown glimpses of his talent and cricketing instincts, much like his famous father.

Recently, Aaryavir opened up about his batting inspirations, revealing one particular shot he would like to learn from his legendary father. He praised his father Virender Sehwag’s fearless batting, saying learning even one of his iconic shots would be a dream come true.

Aaryavir’s remarks reflect his father’s impact on him while also showing his determination to establish his own distinct path in cricket. Fans are eager to see how the young Sehwag develops his skills in the DPL and beyond.

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Aaryavir Chooses His Favourite Shot of His Father:

Virender Sehwag earned a reputation for his mastery of the upper cut, a shot he executed brilliantly throughout his career. He frequently credited Sachin Tendulkar for teaching him this famous shot, which played a key role in his prolific run-scoring across different formats.

The former opener was one of India’s most prolific all-format batters. Sehwag played pivotal roles in major victories, including the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, leaving a lasting legacy with his fearless and explosive batting style that consistently troubled bowlers around the world.

Aaryavir Sehwag was bought by the Central Delhi Kings for ₹8 Lakh in the DPL 2025 auction. When asked which shot he would like to emulate from his father, he chose the square cut and the upper cut, highlighting his admiration for Virender Sehwag’s fearless and inventive batting style.

He said, “  One shot that I can take from my dad, because I haven't really thought about it much, can be square cut (and) upper cut.”

Upper cut - it’s a Sehwag thing 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/jouBeJMHEv

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 29, 2025

Aaryavir Sehwag Impresses in His DPL debut Match:

Aaryavir Sehwag made a memorable impression on his DPL debut, representing the Central Delhi Kings against the East Delhi Riders. The young talent showcased glimpses of his batting prowess, hinting at the cricketing lineage he hails from.

Making his first appearance in the final league stage game, the 17-year-old opened the innings and scored a quick 22 runs off 16 balls. His entertaining knock featured four crisp boundaries and came at an impressive strike rate of 137.50, leaving fans excited about his potential and hinting at a bright future in domestic cricket.

Aaryavir Sehwag’s team achieved a convincing 62-run win, topping the points table with seven victories from 10 games. Their performance secured a playoff spot, where they will clash with the East Delhi Riders in the first qualifier at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Sehwag was included in the playing XI for the crucial match on Friday, August 29. Rain has reduced the match to 15 overs each, with the East Delhi Riders scheduled to bat first in the shortened game. Fans are eager to see how the young opener performs in this high-stakes encounter.

Aaryavir Sehwag showcased his talent during last year’s Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Delhi, scoring 49 runs on debut. He then narrowly missed a triple century in the Cooch Behar Trophy, compiling an impressive 297 runs off 309 balls against Meghalaya, highlighting his batting prowess.

Wiaan Mulder updated the pages of history books with his stunning 367* run knock. He took only 297 balls to complete his triple ton, maintaining a strike rate of over 100, which was not a usual scenario in a Test match even in the modern era. Despite scoring a triple hundred with a quick pace, the temporary skipper of South Africa was not able to break the record of former India international Virendra Sehwag. In the list of fastest players to score triple tons, Sehwag is still maintaining the top spot of the chart. 

Top 5 players to score the fastest 300 in Tests:

Virendra Sehwag

Back in 2008, when South Africa faced India in Chennai for a Test match, Virendra Sehwag scored the fastest 300 in the history of Test cricket. In 278 balls, the opener set a milestone that is yet to be broken. During this innings, the attacking batsman smashed 42 boundaries and five 6s to bag a 319-run innings before losing his wicket to Makhaya Ntini. The high-scoring match ended in a draw.

Wiaan Mulder

Wiaan Mulder stood tall and delivered the best innings of his career when Temba Bavuma was absent from the away series against Zimbabwe. Mulder needed only 297 balls to accomplish a 300 as a South African batsman, only after the formal international Hashim Amla. Mulder remained unbeaten for 367 off 334 before he decided to declare the innings. During his batting, the batter found the ropes 49 times for boundaries and hoisted the red ball for 4 maximums. 

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Harry Brook

During a Test match against England in Multan in 2024, Pakistan faced the wrath of Harry Brook. The middle-order batter registered his 300 playing only 310 runs and remained not out for 317. England won the match by an innings and 47 runs as they got 823/7d on the scoreboard.

Matthew Hayden

One of the most fierce openers in the history of cricket, Matthew Hayden's 380-run innings was a historic mark. The former Australia international took 362 balls to etch his 300. The match was against Zimbabwe in 2003. Australia won the game by an inning and 175 runs. Hayden hammered thirty-eight 4s and eleven 6s during his innings. 

Virendra Sehwag

Virendra Sehwag once again makes an entry in the list. In 2004 against the archrivals Pakistan, the former right-handed opener took the home team in Multan for an adventurous ride. In 364 deliveries, Sehwag delivered another 300 of his career and helped India to grab a victory over Pakistan by an innings and 52 runs. He struck the ball 39 times for 4 and six times for 6.