Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Priyansh Arya lit up Mullanpur with a breathtaking century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday, April 8, showcasing raw talent and unwavering resolve. After a duck outing in the previous game, Priyansh’s stunning turnaround was fueled by the guidance and encouragement of senior teammates Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera, who played a pivotal role in shaping his mindset.
With wickets tumbling at the other end, the young southpaw unleashed a blistering assault, reaching his century in just 39 deliveries—the second-fastest by an Indian in IPL history. He came agonizingly close to breaking Yusuf Pathan’s 14-year-old record of a 37-ball ton, etching his name in the annals of IPL folklore.
Priyansh Arya: A Star in the Making
“It’s an out-of-the-world feeling,” Priyansh gushed after receiving the Player of the Match award. “I’m thrilled, but I know I can contribute even more to the team. Shreyas told me to bat with intent, to trust my instincts from the very first ball after my duck in the last game. When Nehal joined me, we initially planned to focus on singles, but he encouraged me to play freely and follow my instincts. Every bowler was a challenge, but I decided to take them on.”
Priyansh’s heroics made him only the second Indian batter to score a century in IPL 2025, joining Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan. His whirlwind knock also ranks as the second-fastest hundred in PBKS history, trailing only David Miller’s 38-ball masterpiece against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2013.
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