Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya. | (Image Credits: X)
Punjab Kings’ co-owner Punjab Kings was seen congratulating Priyansh Arya for his whirlwind hundred in the IPL 2025 game against the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday in Mullanpur. A video of the same surfaced on social media as the Bollywood actress was spotted speaking to the youngster beyond the boundary rope.
Arya, who struck a swashbuckling 47 on his IPL debut against the Gujarat Titans, hammered a 42-ball 103 on Wednesday against the Super Kings. The left-hander needed only 39 deliveries to get to the three-figure mark and reached there with a boundary off Matheesha Pathirana’s bowling. Arya was the odd one out of PBKS’ top six on the night as the other batters failed to reach double figures.
Watch the video here:
“Shreyas bhaiya told me to bat with intent” – Priyansh Arya
At the post-game presentation, the 24-year-old said Shreyas Iyer told him to bat aggressively and with a clear mind. At the same time, Arya claimed it was important to play according to the situation and did the same.
“The feeling is out of this world. I am happy but I want to contribute more for the team. This is my way (of batting). Shreyas bhaiya told me to bat with intent. Even if I get out, there are no worries and just to play what I have in my mind. Have to play the situation also. When Nehal came in, I was thinking singles and doubles but he told me to back my first instinct and I played that way.”
With Punjab amassing 219 in 20 overs, they managed to close out the game by 18 runs.
