Priyansh Arya is on fire after scoring a century against CSK. He achieved this feat when Punjab had lost 5 wickets for 83 runs. In his 42-ball 103-run innings, Priyansh Arya hit 9 sixes and 7 fours.
Priyansh Arya had put his name up for auction in IPL 2024 but wasn’t picked by any team. He gained attention last year after hitting 6 sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League. This year, he was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3.80 crore.
Priyansh started playing cricket at the age of 7. He trained under coach Sanjay Bhardwaj. In the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 222 runs, making him the top run-scorer for Delhi.
Here are some key facts about Priyansh Arya:
- Born on January 18, 2001
- 24 years old
- From Delhi
- Studied at Kulachi Hansraj Model School and Swami Shraddhanand College
- Enjoys playing badminton, snooker, and traveling
- Idolizes Gautam Gambhir
Priyansh’s family includes:
- Pawan Arya (father, teacher)
- Radha Bala Arya (mother, teacher)
In the first edition of the Delhi Premier League, Priyansh Arya scored 608 runs in 10 innings for Delhi Supersatz. He hit 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries in the tournament, including a match where he hit 6 sixes in an over.
So far, Priyansh Arya has scored 158 runs in 4 IPL matches. He made his debut with 47 runs and played a remarkable 103-run innings against Chennai Super Kings.
Priyansh Arya’s cricket profile:
- Playing role: Opening batsman
- Batting style: Left-handed batsman
- Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak
Priyansh Arya has not made his international debut yet. He has scored 77 runs in 7 List A matches and 731 runs in 22 T20 matches, including 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries.