Young stars Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh delivered a batting masterclass, striking commanding half-centuries and stitching together a formidable 120-run partnership for the opening wicket, propelling Punjab Kings to a competitive 201 for 4 against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 clash on Saturday.

After being asked to bat first, PBKS were off to a blazing start at Eden Gardens, with Arya leading the charge. Continuing his sensational form, having already recorded the fourth joint-fastest century in IPL history earlier this season, Arya unleashed a flurry of strokes to register a blistering 69 off just 35 balls, peppered with authoritative boundaries and towering sixes.