In their IPL 2025 matchup against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chandigarh on Tuesday, April 8, Priyansh Arya was the standout batsman for Punjab Kings (PBKS). With nine sixes and seven boundaries, the left-handed batter hammered 103 runs off 42 balls with a strike rate of 245.24.
Despite wickets falling at regular intervals, the 24-year-old continued to score runs. Arya became the eighth uncapped player to achieve triple figures in the T20 league while achieving the fifth-fastest century in the IPL (39 balls).
In the thirteenth over of PBKS’ innings, Arya accomplished the milestone in spectacular fashion. In his only fourth IPL match, the youthful player reached the milestone by smashing a hat-trick of sixes and a four off Matheesha Pathirana.
Before Arya hit Pathirana over deep backward point and then smashed two more sixes over deep mid-wicket and deep square leg, his batting partner Shashank Singh gave him a strike with a single. The third guy raced to his century when he guided a delivery for a boundary.
With PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta cheering in the grandstand, he removed his helmet after finishing his ton and lifted his bat to enjoy the cheers.
Watch the moment below:
A star is well and truly born! 🌟#TATAIPL unearths a new gem as #PriyanshArya smashes the 2nd fastest century by an Indian in the league! ❤🔥
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 8, 2025Saving this to our 'Special Moments' folder 📂 😌
A knock of the highest caliber from Priyansh Arya as he scores 1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣(42) 💥
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2025Priyansh Arya made an impressive IPL debut earlier this season, hammering a scorching 47 off 23 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT). At the auction, PBKS spent ₹3.8 crore to purchase him. During the first Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 season, Arya became well-known for hitting six sixes in a single over.
Fastest hundred in IPL (by balls faced)
- 30 – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
- 37 – Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs MI, Mumbai BS, 2010
- 38 – David Miller (KXIP) vs RCB, Mohali, 2013
- 39 – Travis Head (SRH) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024
- 39 – Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs CSK, Mullapur, 2025*
IPL hundred by an uncapped players
- Shaun Marsh vs RR, 2008
- Manish Pandey vs DEC, 2009
- Paul Valthaty (KXIP) vs CSK, 2009
- Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) vs RR, 2021
- Rajat Patidar (RCB) vs LSG, 2022
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs MI, 2022
- Prabhsimran Singh vs DC, 2023
- Priyansh Arya (PBKS) vs CSK, 2025*
Priyansh Arya Powers PBKS Into Commanding Position Against CSK in IPL 2025 Clash
In the IPL 2025 match against CSK, Priyansh Arya held PBKS in the lead after five of the top six batsmen left for single figures.
Punjab scored 219/6 in 20 overs when they batted first. In addition to Arya, Marco Jansen scored 34 off 19 deliveries and Shashank Singh hammered 52 off 36 balls.
