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The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium witnessed a breathtaking display of power-hitting as Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) young opener Priyansh Arya smashed a sensational century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Arya’s 39-ball ton, laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes, not only propelled PBKS to a commanding position but also etched his name into IPL history books as one of India’s brightest emerging talents.
A star is born: Priyansh Arya’s maiden IPL century
Arya, the 24-year-old left-hander, walked into the game with a reputation for fearless strokeplay, having impressed in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 and scoring a brisk 47 on his IPL debut earlier this season. However, what unfolded on Tuesday evening was nothing short of extraordinary. Facing a seasoned CSK bowling attack, Arya announced his arri💫val on the big stage w💯ith a knock that left fans and pundits in awe.
The innings began with a bang as Arya smashed a six off the very first ball from Khaleel Ahmed, s𓃲etting the tone for what🐲 was to come. Despite early wickets tumbling at the other end, including the dismissals of Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer, Arya remained unfazed, taking the attack to CSK’s bowlers with ruthless precision.
Destroying the spin and pace alike
Arya’s assault was particularly brutal against CSK’s spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin. After a forgettable opening over that cost 21 runs, Ashw♈in returned to the attack, only to be welcomed by Arya with a couple of towering sixes. The youngster reached his fifty off just 19 balls—making it the second-fastest half-century of I🅺PL 2025—culminating the milestone with a massive six off Ashwin that sent the Mullanpur crowd into a frenzy.
The real fireworks, however, came against CSK’s pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana. With his century in sight, Arya unleashed a barrage of strokes, hammering a hat-trick of sixes followed by a four to reach 🌼the three-figure mark in just 39 deliveries. This blistering knock marked the second-fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, a testament to his audacity and skill.
WATCH: Khaleel Ahmed sends Shreyas Iyer’s off-stump for a wa💜lk in PBKS vs CSK clash at IPL 2025
A one-man army carries PBKS
With PBKS reeling at 44/2 after 3.4 overs, Arya’s innings was a lifeline for the home side. His ability to dominate the powerplay single-handedly—scoring 53 off 19 balls by the end of the first six overs—shifted the momentum firmly in Punjab’s favor. Even as wickets fell around him, Arya stood tall, guiding PBKS to 128/5 after 12 overs, with his unbeaten 80 off 35 balls at thღat stage showcasing his maturity beyond his years.
By the time he completed his century, Arya had taken PBKS to a position of strength, finishing his knock at 100 off 39 balls before falling soon after. His inn❀ings included a staggering 9 sixes, underlining his penchant for clear❀ing the ropes with ease—a trait that has drawn comparisons to some of the IPL’s biggest hitters.
Here is how fans reacted:
Priyansh Arya…you superstar. One of the best IPL knocks in a long lon🎃g time.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
IPL 💯 from an uncapped Indian. Priyans♔h Arya wow 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Saving this to our 'Special Moments' folder 📂 😌
A knock of the highest caliber from Priyansh Arya♏ as he scores 1️⃣0️⃣3️♑⃣(42) ��
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
�� FASTEST HUNDRED B⭕Y AN INDIAN UNCAPPED PLAYER IN ⛦IPL HISTORY 🚨
– Remember the name, Priyansh Arya.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Priyansh Arya becomes the FIRST EVER Indian to score a century in dꦡebutও IPL season.
Not just a hundred, but one reached in 39-balls… That too as an opener when none other in top-7 crossed double digits!!
Could be🌟 one of the best knocks in IPL and T20 history 🔥🔥🔥…
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
This is what we pay our internet bills for… ❤️
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
PRIYANSH ARYA – THE FUTURE OF PUNJAB KINGS. 🥶
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Priyansh Arya today
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Priyansh 🦩arya treated CSK ꦐbowlers like gully bowlers, unreal hitting by this young lad.
— Kevin (@imkevin149)
Priyansh Arya tonight. Well played 👏🏻
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)