Who is Priyansh Arya? Meet the Second-Fastest Indian to Smash an IPL Century

Priyansh Arya is a 24-year-old Delhi batter who smashed a stunning 42-ball century for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings, becoming the second Indian player to achieve the fastest century in IPL history—only behind Yusuf Pathan, who scored a century in just 37 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2010. Priyansh completed his maiden IPL century in just 39 balls.

Now, the name “Priyansh Arya” will be remembered every time a player scores a century in the IPL. Following his sensational performance, fans are eager to learn more about the rising star.

Who is Priyansh Arya?

Priyansh Arya made his debut in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with a memorable performance, where he smashed six sixes in an over and scored a blistering 120 off just 50 balls. That single innings changed his life, with IPL franchises scrambling to sign him, resulting in a bidding war at the 2020 IPL auction. Priyansh Arya was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore in the IPL mega auction.

In the 2023–24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Priyansh Arya emerged as a standout performer for Delhi, finishing as the team’s highest run-getter. He amassed 222 runs in seven innings, boasting a solid average of 31.71 and a blazing strike rate of 166.91. Despite his impressive form, he went unsold in the IPL 2024 auction.

Reflecting on the disappointment, Priyansh shared, “I was disheartened when I wasn’t picked. I had high hopes again this year but chose not to dwell on it. My focus remained on the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 matches. When Punjab Kings finally picked me, I was thrilled. Still, I didn’t get much time to celebrate, as my attention was firmly on ongoing tournaments. I’ll definitely take a moment to celebrate soon.

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