Rising opener Priyansh Arya continued his strong form in the IPL 2025 season before the match between his Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off Wednesday due to floodlight failure. Arya scored 70 runs off 34 balls, including reaching his half-century in 25 deliveries, before his dismissal just prior to the stoppage.
The game at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium saw Punjab Kings batting first after captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss. Rain initially delayed the start before PBKS began their innings. Priyansh Arya, opening for PBKS, established a swift partnership, helping the team reach 122 for one wicket in 10.1 overs.
Arya's performance included four fours and four sixes in his brisk innings. His dismissal came off the bowling of T Natarajan. Shortly after, several floodlight towers stopped working, leading to a lengthy delay before the match was abandoned.
His scoring rate in the called-off game reflects his overall impact in the IPL 2025 campaign. Across the season, Priyansh Arya has compiled nearly 400 runs with a strike rate reported at 193.65 through 12 matches for PBKS. He has recorded a century and two fifties in the tournament.
The 24-year-old left-handed batter has drawn attention for his fearless approach, a style often associated with coach Gautam Gambhir. His consistency this season has led some observers to compare his performance favorably against other young Indian players opening in the league.
Born in Delhi, Priyansh Arya comes from a family with an education background; his father, Pawan Arya, and mother, Radha Bala Arya, are both school teachers. He played domestic cricket for Delhi and began training under coach Sanjay Bharadwaj at a young age.
Priyansh Arya made his IPL debut in 2025 after being signed by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore. His rapidly increasing social media following reflects his growing profile among cricket fans.
Some commentary suggests Priyansh Arya's IPL form warrants consideration for India's T20I squad, particularly given his consistency as an opener compared to others.
