IPL 2025: Priyansh Arya slams second-fastest century by an Indian batter vs CSK

IANS April 8, 2025 413 views

Priyansh Arya delivered a breathtaking performance in the IPL, smashing a record-breaking century against Chennai Super Kings. The 24-year-old left-handed opener showcased extraordinary batting prowess by reaching his hundred in just 39 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass of power hitting, featuring seven boundaries and nine towering sixes that dismantled the CSK bowling attack. Arya's spectacular knock not only marked his maiden IPL century but also established him as a rising star in Indian cricket.

"A spectacular innings that will be remembered for years to come" - Cricket Analyst
IPL 2025: Priyansh Arya slams second-fastest century by an Indian batter vs CSK
New Chandigarh, April 8: The left-handed opener Priyansh Arya showed supreme class to smash his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), against the Chennai Super Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Smashed century off just 39 deliveries

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Tied fourth-fastest IPL century record

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Seven boundaries and nine massive sixes

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Impressive debut performance for PBKS

The 24-year-old scored the fastest century, off 39 deliveries, against the Super Kings and tied Travis Head for the fourth-fastest century in tournament history. It was also the second-fastest century by an Indian batter in the tournament after Yusuf Pathan.

The young left-handed opener played a brilliant 42-ball 103-run innings before being dismissed by Noor Ahmad. His innings was laced with seven boundaries and nine sixes as he tore through the Chennai bowling attack. With wickets tumbling from the other end,

He perfectly started his innings by sending Khaleel Ahmed's delivery for a six on the first ball of the game before being dropped by the bowler on the very next delivery, and proceeded to hit the quick for 17 in the opening over. Arya once again rode his luck, while batting at 79, when he was caught by Mukesh Choudhary, but he stepped onto the ropes, deeming it a six.

He ended the power-play by hitting Ravichandran Ashwin for four and two sixes before hitting two more sixes off the great Indian spinner in the 12th over.

Arya also raised his century in style by hitting three consecutive sixes of Matheesha Pathirana before edging the next ball for four to reach the three-figure mark. He is the second batter to reach the milestone in this edition after Ishan Kishan, who scored an unbeaten 106 against the Rajasthan Royals.

Priyansh first attracted attention when he thumped six sixes in an over in the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), amassing 608 runs in 10 innings with an astonishing strike rate of 198.69, including two centuries and four fifties.

The tournament was being covered by scouts of IPL teams, which meant Priyansh, with an ability to hit sixes consistently, especially down the ground, came under their radar and attended pre-mega-auction trials of all teams before joining PBKS for Rs 3.8 crore.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an innings! 🔥 Priyansh Arya announced himself in style. That first-ball six set the tone perfectly. CSK bowlers had no answers today. Exciting times for Indian cricket with such young talent coming through!
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Priya M.
While the innings was spectacular, I do think CSK's fielding let them down. Two dropped catches and that boundary mishap... at this level those mistakes are unacceptable. Still, full credit to Arya for capitalizing!
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Sanjay T.
That 39-ball century was pure carnage! The way he took on Ashwin was particularly impressive. Remember the name folks - Priyansh Arya is going to be a star 🌟
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Anjali R.
As a CSK fan, this was painful to watch 😅 But you have to appreciate great cricket when you see it. That six-hitting ability is something special. Hope he keeps performing like this (just not against CSK next time!)
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Vikram S.
PBKS got themselves a gem for 3.8 crore! After that DPL performance, I was surprised he didn't go for more. His ability to hit straight down the ground reminds me of a young Yuvraj Singh.
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Neha P.
The confidence to go for sixes from ball one is what sets him apart. That strike rate of 198 in DPL wasn't a fluke after all! Can't wait to see more of him this season 🤩

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