Tue Nov 26 00:57:57 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Snag Rising Star Priyansh Arya for ₹3.8 Crore
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – Delhi batter Priyansh Arya became one of the breakout stars of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction on Monday, fetching a staggering ₹3.8 crore from the Punjab Kings. The 23-year-old left-hander, whose base price was ₹30 lakh, saw a bidding war erupt between Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Arya’s impressive performance in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) in September, where he scored over 600 runs in 10 matches, propelled him into the spotlight. This followed a stunning century (102 runs off 43 balls) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy just days before the auction, a knock that included 10 sixes and five fours against a strong Uttar Pradesh attack featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shivam Mavi, and Piyush Chawla. He was also the highest run-scorer for Delhi in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite his recent success, this is only his 12th T20 match.
His explosive batting style, which notably included hitting six sixes in an over during the DPL, solidified his reputation as a player to watch. While he went unsold in the previous IPL auction, his recent form proved irresistible to the franchises. The Punjab Kings will be hoping Arya’s power hitting will significantly boost their team’s performance in the upcoming season.
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