LUCKNOW, Aug. 27 -- Adarsh Singh's bat is doing the talking this season too. The 20-year-old from Kanpur, fresh off a remarkable Col CK Nayudu Trophy campaign in 2024 where he crossed the 500-run mark in the Under-23 competition for Uttar Pradesh, added another statement performance on Wednesday in the UPT20 League. Riding rich form and growing confidence, Adarsh smashed his third century of the UPT20 campaign - an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls - and etched his name as the sixth batter in the tournament's history to reach three figures. Though his team lost to Gorakhpur Lions by three wickets in a rain-curtailed encounter on Wednesday, Adarsh produced an innings that combined timing, power and smart strike selection. He peppered the boundary ropes three times and cleared them nine times, turning a competitive chase into a spectacular individual show. An unbeaten 101 not only boosted his match-winning credentials but also pushed his UPT20 run-tally to a robust 275 for the season. That total is built on a string of consistent scores: 2, 22, 26, 51, 45 and 28, and now the century that elevates both his numbers and his reputation. For Kanpur fans, Adarsh is fast becoming a local hero. His hard-hitting game offers the team a reliable middle-order anchor who can accelerate to match situations. Nine sixes in a single innings underline his ability to dominate pace and spin alike, while the boundary count shows he can rotate the strike when required. Beyond individual records, Adarsh's performances matter for his broader cricketing trajectory. Strong showings in domestic T20 leagues often lead to bigger opportunities: zonal selection, Indian Premier League trials or even India A consideration. If he maintains this rhythm, selectors will have no option but to take notice. The young batter was excited to hit his first century of the season in the UPT20 League. "I have changed my intent from the previous game. I wanted to take the game deep earlier. This time I wanted to play fearlessly and take on anything that was in my range," he said after the match. "Yes I have a good range in the off side and cover drive is my favorite stroke. I have been playing these strokes since my childhood," he said....