Brother: Charan Tej
Pyla Avinash is a right-handed middle-order batter from Andhra who earned recognition through his explosive six-hitting in the Andhra Premier League. The 25-year-old’s power-hitting for Bezawada Tigers caught the attention of Punjab Kings scouts, leading to his IPL selection. A standout 58-ball 105 in the Andhra Premier League paved the way for his inclusion in Andhra’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad in 2024, where he made his T20 debut later that year. While his IPL opportunities have yet to materialize, Avinash has been steadily building his domestic credentials with consistent performances in the T20 format, showcasing his ability to clear boundaries and accelerate innings when needed.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| T20s | 13 | 12 | 1 | 198 | 55 | 18.00 | 170 | 116.47 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
He is a right-handed batter who typically operates in the middle order, known for his aggressive strokeplay and ability to hit sixes.
He was signed by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) after his performances in the Andhra Premier League caught the attention of their scouts.
He scored a 58-ball 105 for Bezawada Tigers in the Andhra Premier League, which earned him a place in Andhra's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad for the 2024 season.v
He represents Andhra in domestic cricket and has also played for the Bezawada Tigers in the Andhra Premier League.
He made his T20 debut for Andhra against Maharashtra on November 29, 2024.
He was born on July 7, 2000, making him 25 years old.
He is known for his aggressive approach and six-hitting ability, which made him stand out in the Andhra Premier League and attracted IPL attention.
In 13 T20 appearances, he has scored 198 runs at an average of 18.00 with a strike rate of 116.47, including one half-century and 12 sixes.
