The rookie opener from Delhi Premier League, Priyansh Arya, joined Punjab Kings for the 2025 season and scored the second-fastest IPL century as an Indian in his fourth match of the tournament. The century came off in the 39th ball, coming when Punjab was repeatedly losing wickets. The bloke started at 80, smashing three fours and one boundary against CSK's Matheesha Pathirana. The dug out erupted in joy, especially the captain, Shreyas Iyer, who celebrated it as his own! Watch the video here: A star is well and truly born! 🌟#TATAIPL unearths a new gem as #PriyanshArya smashes the 2nd fastest century by an Indian in the league! ❤🔥Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/tDvWovyffE#IPLonJioStar 👉 #PBKSvCSK | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi &… pic.twitter.com/tf4Wnoo40j — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 8, 2025 Saving this to our 'Special Moments' folder 📂 😌A knock of the highest caliber from Priyansh Arya as he scores 1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣(42) 💥Updates ▶ https://t.co/HzhV1Vtl1S #TATAIPL | #PBKSvCSK | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/BsPfEoKhiB — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2025 However, the beautiful innings ended with Noor Ahmed as the latter tossed up a googly just outside off. A little uncomfortable, Priyansh tried to go for another shot, but this time, Vijay Shankar made no mistake and grabbed him at long on. The fastest hundreds in IPL history: Rank Player Balls Taken Opponent Year 1 Chris Gayle 30 PWI 2013 2 Yusuf Pathan 37 MI 2010 3 David Miller 38 RCB 2013 4 Travis Head 39 RCB 2024 5 Priyansh Arya 39 CSK 2025 Read also: Digvesh Rathi ditches the notebook, signs on the turf after getting his idol out Priyansh Stars, Shashank Takes Charge Punjab Kings are still going strong at 180/6 in just 16.4 overs, riding on a spectacular innings from youngster Priyansh Arya. The opener took complete charge of the innings after the early fall of Prabhsimran Singh, anchoring the side with a blistering 103 off just 42 balls. His fearless strokeplay, which included seven fours and nine sixes, lit up the innings and gave Punjab a flying start. While wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Priyansh stood tall. Nehal Wadhera offered a brief yet important hand with a run-a-ball 9 before falling to Ashwin. The middle order couldn’t provide much resistance—Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell all fell cheaply, with Ashwin playing a key role in dismantling the middle overs. Now, with Priyansh back in the pavilion, the responsibility has shifted to Shashank Singh, who is currently leading the charge. His unbeaten 40 off 27 balls has been crucial in keeping the momentum alive. Alongside Marco Jansen, he's looking to finish the innings on a high. With a few overs still left, Punjab will aim to breach the 200-mark.