Priyansh Arya Goes Ballistic In Mullanpur (Source: AFP Photos)
Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya showed no respect to any Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowlers in Match 17 of IPL 2026 in Mullanpur. The 24-year-old made 57 off just 20 deliveries, and in the process, he took himself to the IPL record books for the last season’s runner-ups.
Before losing his wicket to Shivang Kumar, Priyansh got to a spectacular half-century in just 15 balls. It was the second-fastest half-century by a Punjab Kings player, only behind KL Rahul.
Rahul got there in 14 balls during IPL 2018, against Delhi Capitals.
Priyansh Arya Lights Up IPL 2026 With Mullanpur Blitz
Earlier, it was Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head who left Punjab Kings bowlers in tatters in Mullanpur. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh then began the carnage, overshadowing all the thrashing that had happened previously.
Fastest 50s For PBKS In IPL (By Balls)
- 14 – KL Rahul vs DC, Mohali, 2018
- 16 – Priyansh Arya vs SRH, Mullanpur, 2026, Today*
- 17 – Nicholas Pooran vs SRH, Dubai, 2020
- 18 – Prabhsimran Singh vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
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Riding on Priyansh’s blitz, coupled with ample support from Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab Kings raced to 93/0 at the end of the powerplay against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was their joint-highest score in the first six overs, equalling their record against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) which came in IPL 2024.
Highest Powerplay Scores For PBKS In IPL
- 93/0 vs SRH, Mullanpur, Today*
- 93/1 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2024
- 89/1 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
Highest Powerplay Scores In Mullanpur in IPL
- 105/0 – SRH vs PBKS, 2026, Today*
- 93/0 – PBKS vs SRH, 2026, Today*
- 79/0 – MI vs GT, 2025
Highest Powerplay Scores In IPL 2026
- 105/0 by SRH vs PBKS, Mullanpur, Today*
- 97/1 by RR vs RCB, Guwahati
- 93/0 by PBKS vs SRH, Mullanpur, Today*
Punjab Kings Rely On Shreyas Iyer Vs SRH
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have reached 128/3 after 10.2 overs, with Shreyas Iyer in the middle. While Priyansh made 57 off 20 balls, which had five sixes and five fours, Prabhsimran played an important knock of 51 off 25 balls.
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On the other hand, Cooper Connolly, who made all the headlines on his IPL debut, could not stay long against SRH. The Australian all-rounder, who is yet to bowl this season, could only manage 11 off 12 balls.
For SRH, Shivang Kumar took all three wickets, keeping the Orange Army in the game single-handedly.
Punjab Kings have brought Nehal Wadhera in the middle as an impact substitute, bringing him in place of Yuzvendra Chahal. If Punjab Kings win it, Wadhera must bring out his A game to join the company of Shreyas Iyer.
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