Opening the innings, the 23-year-old wasted no time in showcasing his fearless approach. From the very first delivery, Arya signaled intent, drilling the ball to the boundary with authority. His knock was a dazzling exhibition of power-hitting, timing, and confidence that left the CSK bowling attack stunned
Second-Fastest IPL century by an Indian
Arya etched his name in the history books by scoring a century in just 39 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in IPL history. Only Yusuf Pathan’s iconic 37-ball century in 2010 against Mumbai Indians stands ahead.
Fastest IPL hundred by an Indian for Punjab Kings
Arya also became the quickest Indian to reach a century for Punjab Kings. While David Miller holds the overall record for the franchise from its Kings XI Punjab days (38 balls), Arya now leads the Indian list.
Seventh uncapped Indian to score an IPL hundred
Arya joined an elite list by becoming the eighth uncapped player overall and the seventh Indian to score an IPL century, a rare feat that underscores his rising potential.
With a base price of INR 30 lakh, Arya had triggered a fierce bidding war. Eventually, Punjab Kings bagged the Delhi talent for INR 3.8 crore, holding off stiff competition from Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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