Punjab Kings handed an Indian Premier League debut to all-rounder Priyansh Arya in its IPL 2025 season opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.

Arya gained widespread recognition in 2024 during the Delhi Premier League, after he smashed six consecutive sixes in an over for South Delhi Superstarz against North Delhi Strikers.

His explosive 120-run innings, which included 10 sixes and 10 fours, propelled his team to a massive total of 308/5. Arya reached his century, first of the tournament, in just 40 balls.

The 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) saw Arya emerge as Delhi’s top run-scorer, amassing 222 runs in seven innings at an average of 31.71 and a strike rate of 166.91. Although he was shortlisted for the IPL 2024 auction, Arya went unsold at the time. He scored his maiden SMAT hundred last week with 10 sixes against Uttar Pradesh at the Wankhede Stadium. 

At the IPL 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings secured his services for Rs 3.8 crore