Priyansh Arya, the 24-year-old rising star from Delhi, lit up the IPL 2025 with a stunning 103 off 42 balls against Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur. His whirlwind knock included 7 fours and 9 sixes, making it the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history, and the fifth-fastest overall in the tournament.
Priyansh’s aggressive display not only helped Punjab Kings post a competitive total but also caught the attention of the cricketing world. Even India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav shared Arya’s photo on Instagram, writing, “What a knock. Total entertainment.”
Coach Sanjay Bharadwaj Reveals Post-Match Call with Priyansh
Arya is trained by Sanjay Bharadwaj, the seasoned coach behind players like Gautam Gambhir, Nitish Rana, and Amit Mishra. In a heartfelt conversation the morning after the match, Arya humbly told his coach:
“Sir, maine kuch nahi kiya. Iyer aur Ponting ne sab kuch kiya.”
(“I didn’t do anything. It was all Iyer and Ponting.”)
Bharadwaj, fondly known as Guruji in Delhi cricket circles, shared how Priyansh called him after the game and said, “Was it okay, sir?” He added, “I tell him it’s God working through him. He’s just the medium.”
PBKS Saw Arya’s Potential Early
Assistant coach Brad Haddin revealed that it took the PBKS staff just eight balls in a practice match to decide that Arya deserved a spot in the playing XI.
“He played about eight balls in a practice game before the IPL. That was enough for us to say he has to play the first game,” Haddin said.
From Delhi Premier League to IPL Stardom
Before making it big in the IPL, Arya gained attention by smashing six sixes in an over while playing in the Delhi Premier League. That day, he scored 120 runs with 10 fours and 10 sixes, showcasing the power-hitting that is now thrilling fans on the biggest stage.
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