Rookie opener Priyansh Arya lived up to the hype with a breathtaking maiden IPL century, lifting Punjab Kings to a commanding 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. The 24-year-old left-hander from Delhi, who first grabbed headlines after smashing six sixes in an over in a local league, announced himself on the big stage with a stunning display of power-hitting.

With PBKS reeling at 83/5 inside eight overs, Arya engineered a remarkable turnaround, scoring 103 off just 42 balls, peppered with seven boundaries and nine sixes. His innings marked not only a personal milestone but also the highest team total ever recorded at the venue. Team co-owner Preity Zinta couldn’t hold back her excitement as Arya reached his century, and her reaction has since gone viral across social media platforms.