Priyansh Arya’s Heartfelt Exchange with Preity Zinta Goes Viral After Stunning IPL Century
In a night brimming with raw emotion and explosive cricket, Punjab Kings’ young sensation Priyansh Arya set the Mullanpur Stadium ablaze with a breathtaking 103-run knock off just 42 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. But beyond the on-field heroics, it was his heartwarming post-match interaction with team co-owner Preity Zinta that captured the internet’s attention, going viral within hours.
The 24-year-old left-handed batter from Delhi announced his arrival on the big stage in style, smashing seven fours and nine towering sixes to notch up the second-fastest century by an Indian in IPL history. Reaching the milestone in just 39 balls, Arya trails only behind Yusuf Pathan’s iconic 37-ball ton from 2010. As he cleared the long-on boundary to bring up his hundred, the Punjab Kings dugout erupted, with Preity Zinta leaping to her feet, her infectious joy mirroring the roaring crowd’s euphoria.
After guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding 18-run victory, Arya shared a candid moment with Zinta during a post-match chat. ‘I met you a day before, and you didn’t say a single word—you were completely silent. And then you played such an incredible game. So, how does it feel?’ Zinta asked with a beaming smile. Arya, ever so humble, replied, ‘When we met, I was really enjoying listening to you, so I didn’t say much. And about the game, it feels amazing—an out-of-the-world feeling, a top-of-the-world feeling.’ His heartfelt words, paired with a shy grin, struck a chord with fans worldwide.
Arya’s journey to this moment is nothing short of inspiring. Before lighting up the IPL, he made waves in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), where he smashed six sixes in an over during a blistering 120-run knock. That performance turned heads and earned him a lucrative ₹3.8 crore contract with Punjab Kings at the IPL auction, a massive jump from his base price of ₹30 lakh. His domestic exploits don’t end there—Arya was the leading run-scorer for Delhi in the 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showcasing his consistency and hunger for runs.
What makes Arya’s rise even more remarkable is his ability to adapt and dominate under pressure. Facing a formidable CSK bowling attack led by the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar, he displayed a blend of calculated aggression and fearless strokeplay. His strike rate of 245.24 during the century knock is a testament to his game-changing potential, making him a player to watch as the IPL 2025 season unfolds.
As clips of his innings and the viral exchange with Preity Zinta flood social media, Priyansh Arya isn’t just a name on the scorecard anymore—he’s a story of grit, talent, and humility. With Punjab Kings finding a new star in their ranks, the question on everyone’s mind is: How far can this young dynamo go? For now, the cricketing world can’t stop talking about the night Arya owned Mullanpur—and the hearts of millions.