Priyansh Arya: The New Superstar of IPL 2025 Shines Bright with Sensational Century
New Delhi, April 9 IPL 2025 saw the rise of a new star on Tuesday night as 24-year-old Priyansh Arya lit up the stadium with a blistering 103 runs off just 42 balls. Making his debut for Punjab Kings, Arya scripted a dream start to his IPL journey, smashing 7 fours and 9 sixes in a fearless display of power-hitting that instantly went viral on social media. This wasnโt just a century โ it was a statement.
A Debut to Remember: First Over Fireworks
Arya wasted no time stamping his authority on the game. On the very first ball, he launched pacer Khaleel Ahmed over deep point for a six, collecting 16 runs off the opening over. He maintained his aggressive intent throughout the innings, undeterred by falling wickets around him. The young batterโs innings proved to be the turning point of the match and showcased his ability to dominate from ball one.
โA Special Player,โ Says Coach Brad Haddin
Following the match, Punjab Kingsโ assistant coach Brad Haddin praised the young batterโs temperament and talent. โWe saw glimpses of brilliance in his very first practice match,โ Haddin remarked. โEven when he got out to Jofra Archer in a net session, he acknowledged it was a great ball. Today, he showed how quickly he learns and just how powerful a player he is.โ
Who is Priyansh Arya?
Arya first came into national limelight during the 2024 Delhi Premier League, where he smashed six consecutive sixes in an over. Playing for South Delhi Superstars, he had scored a blistering 120 runs laced with 10 fours and 10 sixes, helping his team post a mammoth 308/5 โ a record in the local league.
From Domestic Stardom to IPL Spotlight
In the 2023โ24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Arya was Delhiโs top scorer with 222 runs in 7 innings, including a spectacular century at Wankhede Stadium against Uttar Pradesh. That knock featured 10 sixes and firmly put him on the radar of IPL scouts. While he went unsold in the 2024 IPL auction, Punjab Kings saw the potential and invested โน3.8 crore in the young batter during the 2025 auction.
Aryaโs breakout performance has already paid dividends, proving heโs not just a promising name but a cricketer built for the big stage.