Priyansh Arya on-field century against Chennai Super Kings
New Delhi,(Priyansh Arya first century against CSK):On 8 April 2025, Punjab Kings’ young batsman Priyansh Arya smashed a brilliant on-field century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It was the first IPL century of his career, and this performance established him as one of the rising stars of Indian cricket. The match was played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, where Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bat first.
Story of the century
Priyansh took an aggressive approach right from the start of his innings. From the very first ball, he started putting pressure on the CSK bowlers. After completing his half-century in just 19 balls, he kept his rhythm and completed his century by scoring 103 runs in 42 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 9 sixes, which is a testimony to his explosive batting style. The special thing was that he survived after a catch dropped by Khalil Ahmed in the opening over, and he took full advantage of this life.
His century came at a time when the Punjab Kings team was recovering from the initial setbacks. Big players like captain Shreyas Iyer (9 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (4 runs) were out cheaply, but Priyansh held one end. Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets in one over to bring Punjab to 83/5, but Priyansh did not give up. He targeted bowlers like Matisha Pathirana and Noor Ahmed and made his innings memorable with three consecutive sixes.
Impact of the innings
Priyansh’s innings of 103 runs put Punjab Kings in a strong position. Thanks to his innings, the team scored 154/6 in 13.4 overs, which could have proved to be a challenging target for CSK. His performance not only entertained the audience but also filled the Punjab dugout with enthusiasm. Team owner Preity Zinta was seen enjoying his batting in the stands.
The rise of Priyansh
23-year-old Priyansh Arya hails from Delhi and is known for his six-hitting ability. Earlier, in the Delhi Premier League in August 2024, he made headlines by hitting six sixes in an over. In that tournament, he scored 120 runs in 50 balls, which included 10 sixes. He was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3.8 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, and this century of his justifies that investment.
CSK’s challenge
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are struggling this season. With only one win in four matches, the team is struggling with the lowest scoring rate (7.50) in the powerplay and a low average (22.50). Priyansh’s innings added to their woes. However, MS Dhoni created a record in this match—he became the first wicketkeeper to take 150 catches in the IPL. But his team will have to work hard to recover from this defeat.
This century by Priyansh Arya is not only a display of his talent but also shows how young players can make a mark on the big stage. This innings against five-time champions CSK will be remembered for a long time. Cricket fans and experts believe that Priyansh is a shining star of the future of Indian cricket, and this century could be just the beginning of his success.
