India, May 18 -- Young Aussie batsman Cooper Connolly is having a great time with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). His partnership with Priyansh Arya has been one of the highlights of the season for Punjab Kings.

All through the season, the left-hander has impressed all and sundry with his shot-making and his ability to play according to various conditions and match situations. He has already scored a ton.

On Saturday against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he scored a 27-ball 38 in the bowler-friendly conditions of Dharamsala. During the course of his innings, he broke an 18-year-old record set by Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya.

In 2008, in what was the inaugural season of the IPL, Jayasuriya hit 31 sixes whi...