IPL 2025: Priyansh Arya Slams Century for Punjab Kings vs CSK - List of Records Broken and Created by the Southpaw

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Under the floodlights, on a night that begged for drama, Priyansh Arya delivered a blockbuster. The young southpaw from Delhi unleashed a batting masterclass against Chennai Super Kings, notching up a scintillating maiden IPL century.

Opening the innings for Punjab Kings, Arya didn’t tiptoe into the spotlight—he stormed into it. From the very first ball, the intent was loud and clear. A fierce boundary kickstarted the carnage, and what followed was a symphony of strokes—bold, fearless, and dripping with flair. The CSK bowlers, including veterans like Ravichandran Ashwin had no answers.

The moment came in a showdown against Ashwin, where Arya smashed 21 runs in an over, bringing up his fifty with a monster six that soared deep into the night sky. That fifty, off just 19 balls, tied the record once held by KL Rahul against the same opposition back in 2019.

But Arya wasn’t done. Even as wickets tumbled at the other end, the 24-year-old kept swinging. With sheer audacity, he smashed three sixes and a four in a single over off Matheesha Pathirana to bring up his century in jaw-dropping style. The southpaw departed after scoring 103 runs off just 42 deliveries, leaving a mesmerizing mark for the spectators.

Priyansh Arya Records Broken and Created in PBKS vs CSK Match

2nd Fastest IPL Century by an Indian Player

Priyansh Arya clocked his ton in 39 balls, etching his name in the record books just behind Yusuf Pathan.

Top 5 Fastest IPL Hundreds (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

Fastest Indian Century for Punjab Kings

Arya now holds the record for the quickest century by an Indian in PBKS colours, surpassing all former legends of the franchise. Only David Miller's blitzkrieg during the Kings XI Punjab days stands faster overall.

Quickest Hundred in Debut IPL Season

No debutant has lit up the league this quickly. Arya's century is now the fastest by any player in their debut season-a remarkable feat for someone only a few matches into their IPL career.

Fastest Century by an Uncapped Indian Player

Arya has also rewritten history by becoming the quickest uncapped Indian to reach a century. He's only the 8th uncapped player ever to achieve a three-figure score in IPL history.