| Category | Details | ||
| Birth Date & Place | January 18, 2001, Delhi, India | ||
| Education & Qualification | Local Delhi school: pursued cricket alongside schooling (no higher degree specified) | ||
| School | Local Delhi public school | ||
| Family | Father: Rajesh Arya (govt. employee); Mother: Sunita Arya (homemaker) | ||
| Height, Eyes, Hair | 5’10”, dark brown eyes, black hair | ||
| Marital Status | Single, no girlfriend or marriage | ||
| Hobbies & Favorites | Gym, street food, Bollywood, Friends (Joey fan), gaming, biking | ||
| Achievements | IPL 2025: 475 runs @179 SR, 39-ball ton (2nd fastest Indian); DPL 2024: 576 runs; 6 sixes in an over; IPL auction: ₹3.8 Cr | ||
| Revenue/Earnings | IPL contract: ₹3.8 crore (2025); domestic endorsements growing | ||
| Address | Resides in Delhi (exact not public) | ||
| IPL Contract Value | Bought by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore (base ₹30 lakh) | IPL Auction 2025 | |
| Emerging Player Award Contender | Strong candidate for IPL 2025 uncapped standout | IPL 2025 | |
| Fastest IPL Century (Indian) | 103 off 39 balls vs CSK (2nd/3rd fastest Indian) | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Six on First Ball (IPL) | 4th batter in IPL history, joining Virat Kohli | IPL 2025 | |
| Delhi Premier League Top Scorer | 576 runs in 8 innings; unbeaten 107 & 120 off 50 (6 sixes/over) | DPL 2024 | |
| IPL 2025 Batting Stats | 475 runs in 17 inns, 179.24 SR, 1 ton, 2 fifties, 25 sixes | IPL 2025 | |
| IPL Debut Performance | 47 off 23 vs Gujarat Titans | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| T20 Domestic Stats | 1048 runs in 35 inns, 172.08 SR, avg 30.82 | Career to 2025 | |
Priyansh Arya: The Explosive Opener Redefining T20 Cricket
The buzz around Priyansh Arya a left-handed opener has been a great cricketer, presently one of the most desired players for his daring batting and breaking the records with his knocks. At 24 years he is the boy born on 18th January 2001 at Delhi, India who supports the team from Delhi and plays IPL where he has made a place for himself in Punjab Kings. His rapid rise from local leagues to IPL King is a picture of pure talent, unrivaled work ethic, and a rare ability to intimidate bowlers right from the first ball.
Priyansh came from an upper-middle-class family in Delhi and got into cricket very early by making his first attempts on the local fields. The boy’s parents, Rajesh Arya (a government employee) and Sunita Arya (a housewife), never discouraged him from following his interest even if they had to faced money troubles.
His education was at a local Delhi school, and he was able to balance his studies while doing countless net sessions and dreaming that he would be an opener like Rohit Sharma. The boy’s first coaches noticed his explosive timing and power-hitting; thus, he was slowly pushed into Under-19 trials where he opened the eyes of the selectors.
Rise Through Domestic Ranks
The path to success for Priyansh was paved with the very first Delhi Premier League in 2024, where he scored 576 runs in just 8 innings, not out 107 and in 50 balls with 6 sixes in an over he had a crushing 120 runs.
The IPL talent seekers have taken note of his impressive performances and his price at the next auction has increased dramatically from 30 lakhs to 3.8 crores for the Punjab Kings that are over 12 times more than his base price. His T20 feats in domestic cricket reveal Batting mean of 30.82 with 172 SR of 172.08 in 35 matches that prove his claim to be a T20 format expert.
Priyansh had his first match with Punjab Kings on March 25, 2025, opposite Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium where he scored a tough 47 off 23 balls, thus making his mark for the IPL.
Turning point came on April 8 in the battle of Chennai Super Kings; the bet was only 103 off 42 balls, the century was made in just 39 balls—the second-best speed for an Indian in IPL’s story, second only to Yusuf Pathan. He also got his name known by first-ball sixer of a match, thus entering into the rare joining Virat Kohli in elite company.
IPL Dominance and Future Prospects
In IPL 2025, Priyansh was part of the 17 matches with Punjab Kings, scoring 475 runs at the impressive rate of 179.24, with 1 hundred and 2 half-centuries. Among his remarkable performance were 62 off 35 against Mumbai Indians and 22 off 15 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru which showed his capability staying cool in the clutch.
His agility in the field was also acknowledged, with eight catches to his name. Having been an early contender for the Emerging Player Award, Priyansh’s combination of strength (25 sixes) and accuracy has taken him closer to Indian T20I caps soon.
Priyansh’s off-the-field persona is that of a joker, a universal Friends series fan whose Instagram bio has the famous quote of Joey Tribbiani “How you are doing?”. In moments of relaxation, he goes to the gym, eats street food, and watches Bollywood movies. Out of hobbies, he indisputably likes video games and bike rides; thus, he is able to refresh his mind amidst the fast-paced world.
The success of Priyansh Arya from the streets of Delhi to IPL fan worship is a source of inspiration for many young dreamers. In Punjab Kings under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, his presence at the top of the order guarantees a lot of excitement. His name is already in high search volumes; thus, he is not just a player, but he is the next big thing in Indian cricket.