While the name Arjun Tendulkar might be familiar, this article focuses on P. Arjun Tendulkar, currently participating in the Andhra Premier League. This Arjun Tendulkar is an opening batsman, distinct from the more famous all-rounder son of Sachin Tendulkar. On August 19th, during an APL 2025 match, P. Arjun Tendulkar made a significant impact with his batting.
The match featured Kakinda Kings against Bhimavaram Bulls. Bhimavaram Bulls set a target of 215 runs, scoring 214 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. When Kakinda Kings began their chase, P. Arjun Tendulkar provided a remarkable start.
The 20-year-old showcased an aggressive batting performance, with an even distribution of sixes and fours. He hit half of his deliveries for boundaries, accumulating runs at a strike rate exceeding 258. The opener, representing Kakinda Kings, scored 31 runs from just 12 balls, including 3 sixes and 3 fours.
Before P. Arjun Tendulkar was dismissed, Kakinda Kings had scored 32 runs, with 31 of them coming from his bat. He was eventually dismissed on the 13th ball of his innings by Satyanarayana Raju, a medium pacer who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and made his debut this year. He took one wicket in two matches.
Despite the impressive start from P. Arjun Tendulkar, his team, Kakinda Kings, couldn’t secure a victory, and lost to Bhimavaram Bulls by 27 runs.