A rising star from Delhi, Priyansh Arya, made an electrifying IPL debut for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Beginning the innings against the Gujarat Titans, the left-hander managed to dominate the powerplay overs. Priyansh Arya hit 42 runs off 20 balls, including two sixes and six fours. His aggressive beginning set Punjab on the front foot, before Rashid Khan dismissed him with a googly. The left-handed batter, along with skipper Shreyas Iyer, helped Punjab reach a total of 243/5.Priyansh Arya’s astounding riseArya's dream run in domestic cricket made him among the most desirable candidates in the 2025 IPL auction. He entered the auction at a starting price of $ 35,000 (Rs 30 lakh). A bidding war between Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings ensued. The southpaw was bought by Punjab Kings for $450,000 (Rs 3.8 crore).The Delhi Premier League 2024 sealed the young 23-year-old's reputation as a ruthless hitter. He was the top scorer of the competition. With a strike rate of 198.69, he amassed 608 runs in 10 innings. He played a record-breaking innings for South Delhi Superstarz in which he hit six sixes in one over.His power-hits kept Delhi in the running for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Facing experienced bowlers such as Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Shivam Mavi, and Piyush Chawla, he smashed 102 off 43 balls against Uttar Pradesh.Also Read : Dark web site Dogequest resurfaces, escalates threats against Tesla ownersThe Gautam Gambhir connectionGrowing up in Ashok Vihar in Delhi, Arya was urged by his parents to follow cricket. Both schoolteachers, they made sure the PBKS batter balanced his academics with sports. He was coached by Sanjay Bhardwaj, who has helped stalwarts like Gautam Gambhir, Amit Mishra, and Joginder Sharma refine their game.Bhardwaj first reprimanded Arya for hitting too many aerial balls but later recognized it as his strength. He took notice of Arya’s talent, and thought his aggressive batting can be an asset in the T20 format.The 23-year-old batter has found inspiration in Gambhir and has frequent conversations with Lucknow Super Giants’ Ayush Badoni, who is his Delhi Premier League teammate.What comes next for Arya?Arya is said to be set to have a major part in the PBKS performance, given his outstanding beginning in the IPL. His capacity to control bowling assaults makes him a precious resource. His unfazed attitude, on the other hand, could help him become one of the breakout stars of the league.Also Read : NFL Draft 2025: Kansas City Chiefs eying this 6'5 , 317-pound star of Ohio StateFAQsWho is Priyansh Arya?Arya is a 23-year-old left-handed batsman from Delhi who made his IPL debut for Punjab Kings in 2025. He shot into the spotlight for his aggressive batting in domestic cricket, such as hitting six sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League. Why was Priyansh Arya's price at the IPL auction so high?Priyansh Arya’s record-breaking 102-run score in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and his No. 1 position on the Delhi Premier League scorecard ended with a bidding war, and Punjab Kings signed him for $450,000.