Priyansh Arya marked his IPL debut for Punjab Kings on March 25, 2025, against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad with a stunning knock. The young left-handed opener played a blazing innings of 47 off 23 balls, striking at an impressive 204.35.
His aggressive approach provided Punjab Kings with a strong start, showcasing his potential as a power-hitter in the tournament. Arya’s debut performance has already caught the attention of fans and experts, making him a player to watch in IPL 2025.
Priyansh Arya, a 24-year-old left-handed batsman from Delhi, was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Fastest IPL Hundred by an Uncapped Indian
Priyansh Arya delivered a stunning performance in the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The 24-year-old opener smashed his maiden IPL century, scoring 103 runs off just 42 balls. He reached the milestone in only 39 deliveries, setting the record for the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history and registering the second-fastest hundred by an Indian, just behind Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball effort in 2010.
Who is Priyansh Arya?
Priyansh Arya is a promising left-handed opener from Delhi who gained widespread recognition in 2024 during the Delhi Premier League.
Born into a middle-class family of schoolteachers, Arya’s cricketing journey began at the age of 9 or 10 when he joined Sanjay Bhardwaj’s academy. It was there that his dream of becoming a professional cricketer started taking shape.
His early promise earned him a spot in the Delhi Under-14 team, but his career faced a setback at 17 when he played for India Under-19s. That decision ruled him out of the Under-19 World Cup, delaying his progress. It took him three more years to break into Delhi’s senior team, and it wasn’t until the 2024-25 season that his career truly took off.
In the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), Arya was Delhi’s highest run-scorer, amassing 325 runs in nine innings at an impressive strike rate of 176.63. His explosive 102-run knock against Uttar Pradesh caught the attention of IPL scouts ahead of the auction.
During the Delhi Premier League, Arya made headlines by smashing six consecutive sixes in an over for South Delhi Superstarz against North Delhi Strikers. In the same tournament, he played a breathtaking 120-run innings off just 40 balls, hitting 10 sixes and 10 fours, helping his team post a massive total of 308/5.
Now, Arya is set to make his IPL debut with Punjab Kings in the 2025 season.
Priyansh Arya T20 Stats
| Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Average | 100/50 | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 573 | 166.56 | 33.70 | 1/3 | 102 |
Who holds the record for the fastest century in IPL by an Indian?
- Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls (2010)
- Priyansh Arya -39 balls (2025)
- Mayank Agarwal – 45 balls (2020)
