Punjab Kings’ proprietor, Preity Zinta, took to X to commend Priyansh Arya for his splendid maiden IPL ton which got here in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings throughout Match 22 of the continuing version of the Indian Premier League on the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, April 8.
She expressed how she felt throughout her first interplay with the 24-year-old. On the conclusion of her long-winded and heartwarming message, Zinta hoped for extra such innings and a large smile on Priyansh’s face.
Priyansh’s fearless knock was all of the extra spectacular contemplating the dire state PBKS have been within the recreation. Opting to bat first, the hosts have been diminished to 83/5 on the finish of eight overs, with the left-handed Priyansh serving because the lone warrior.
His 103 (42) comprised seven fours and 9 sixes. He was dismissed within the 14th over, setting the stage for Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen to go all weapons blazing to finish with 219/6 as PBKS ended up rising victorious by 18 runs in the long run.
CSK misplaced solely 5 wickets throughout their run-chase. Nevertheless, PBKS’ bowlers by no means let the guests to run forward of the required run charge. Priyansh was deservedly awarded the Participant of the Match on the post-match ceremony.
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His 39-ball ton was the joint-fourth quickest within the historical past of the IPL. He additionally turned the eighth uncapped participant within the marquee T20 event to register 100. It was the quickest hundred by an uncapped participant when it comes to the variety of deliveries confronted throughout all editions of the IPL up till now.