Chandigarh witnessed an unforgettable cricketing spectacle as Punjab Kings’ newest sensation, Priyansh Arya, defied a crumbling batting lineup to smash a blistering century in just 39 balls! While wickets tumbled at one end, Arya stood like a rock, unleashing a whirlwind knock that sent shockwaves through the IPL.
But who is Priyansh Arya, the uncapped dynamo who just became the fastest uncapped player to score an IPL century? How did a relatively unknown batsman command a ₹3.8 crore price tag in the 2025 auction? And what’s his connection with Gautam Gambhir?
Let’s dive into the explosive rise of Priyansh Arya—from hitting six sixes in an over to nearly opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the U-19 World Cup!
🔥 Priyansh Arya’s Record-Breaking IPL Century
- Fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history (39 balls)
- Joint 4th fastest IPL century ever (tied with Chris Gayle & Yusuf Pathan)
- Bought by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore after a fierce bidding war with DC & RCB
- Strike rate of 256.41 in his debut IPL innings
While Punjab Kings struggled, Arya single-handedly turned the game into a one-man demolition show, proving why franchises were desperate to sign him.
💥 The Six Sixes That Made Him Famous
Before the IPL, Arya announced himself in the Delhi Premier League with an unreal display of power-hitting:
- Smacked 6 sixes in a single over vs North Delhi Strikers
- Scored 120 off 50 balls in the same match
- Finished the league with 608 runs in 10 innings (Avg: 67.56 | SR: 198.69)
- 43 sixes in the tournament—pure carnage!
His fearless batting style immediately drew comparisons to Yuvraj Singh’s iconic six-sixes feat, putting him on every scout’s radar.
🏏 From Delhi’s Streets to IPL Stardom: Priyansh Arya’s Journey
1. Trained Under Gautam Gambhir’s Coach
- Parents are government school teachers in Delhi
- Joined Sanjay Bhardwaj’s academy (same as Gambhir) at age 9
- Grew up watching Gambhir, Nitish Rana, and Unmukt Chand train
“I spent hours observing Gambhir sir from the nets. His discipline shaped my game.” — Arya
2. Missed the U-19 World Cup Due to a BCCI Rule
- Was set to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 2020 U-19 WC
- Ruled ineligible due to age restrictions (born just months late)
- A heartbreaking setback, but he bounced back stronger
3. Auction Drama: Punjab Kings Won the Bidding War
- Delhi Capitals, RCB, and PBKS fought fiercely for him
- Sold for ₹3.8 crore—a life-changing moment
- Now proving his worth with a historic IPL century
Meet Priyansh Arya—IPL 2025’s uncapped sensation who smashed a 39-ball century! From hitting 6 sixes in an over to training under Gambhir’s coach, discover his incredible journey. 🔥 #IPL2025