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In a heartwarming Instagram post, Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta showered praise on 24-year-old cricketer Priyansh Arya following his breathtaking performance in an IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings. The game, held on April 8 at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, saw Arya smash a blistering 103 off just 42 balls—his maiden IPL century—capturing the attention of fans and cricket enthusiasts across India. Zinta’s post highlighted the stark contrast between Arya’s reserved off-field personality and his commanding presence on the pitch, calling him a “shining example of how actions speak louder than words.”
A quiet meeting before the storm
Zinta recalled meeting Arya just days before the match alongside other young Punjab Kings players. She described Arya as extremely quiet, shy, and humble during the evening, noting that he didn’t say a single word throughout their time together—a stark contrast to the fearless and dominant cricketer he revealed himself to be on the field.
Little did she know that this unassuming youngster would soon take the cricketing world by storm. Her anecdote underscored the surprise and delight she felt watching Arya transform into a powerhouse during the game, a sentiment echoed by fans who witnessed the explosive innings.
“I met 24 year old Priyansh Arya with some of our other young players a couple of days ago. He was quiet, shy & unassuming & did not utter a word throughout the evening,” wrote Zinta.
A star is born: Priyansh Arya’s record-breaking night
The Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings clash was nothing short of spectacular, with Arya’s aggressive batting stealing the show. His 39-ball ton (noted as 103 off 42 balls in Zinta’s post) etched his name into IPL record books, marking him as one of the tournament’s brightest emerging talents.
Zinta recalled meeting Arya once again during the PBKS vs CSK clash at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, but this time, it was his explosive talent that did all the talking. She expressed awe at his fearless and aggressive batting, which not only stunned her but captured the attention of cricket fans across India, as Arya smashed a sensational 103 off just 42 balls to cement his name in the IPL record books.
“Last night I met him again during the PBKS vs CSK game at the Mullanpur cricket stadium. This time his talent spoke out aloud and his aggressive batting style stunned not just me but all of India, as he etched his name in the record books for a blistering 103 off 42 Balls,” added Zinta.
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Preity’s pride and predictions for the future
Overflowing with pride, Zinta expressed immense pride in Arya, calling him a shining example of how actions speak louder than words. She praised his humble nature and match-winning brilliance, thanking him for entertaining not just her but everyone who witnessed the game. With heartfelt wishes, she encouraged him to keep smiling and shining, hoping for many more memorable moments both on and off the field.
“So proud of you @_arya_priyansh You are a shining example of how Actions speak louder than words. Keep smiling & shining & thank you for entertaining not just me but everyone that showed up to see the game. Here’s to many more memorable moments on and off the field,” Zinta added further.
