It doesn’t matter who scores, as long as the team wins: Priyansh Arya
The chemistry between Prabhsimran Singh and Arya has been a key factor in Punjab’s climb to the top of the table after a staggering win against the CSK
Playing a role of the perfect 'Impact Player', Punjab Kings' opener, Priyansh Arya dedicate his 11-ball 39 power hitting innings against Chennai Super Kings to his crease-mate Prabhsimran Singh.
Punjab Kings move to the top of the table after a superb win over Chennai Super Kings in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The team chased a massive total of 210 with eight balls to spare.
Although it was a team effort, the chase was set up by their record-breaking opening stand in the IPL powerplay, with Prabhsimran scoring 43 off 34 and Arya making 39 off 11.
"Our aim is never about scoring a 50 or a 100. The intent is always to give the team a start that makes the chase easier," said Prabhsimran Singh.
"Priyansh started brilliantly today, scoring nearly 40 in just 11 balls. I was struggling to find my rhythm early on, so the way he batted really helped me and the team."
Arya, who has quickly become a fan favourite for his explosive hitting, praised his partner's consistency and calm presence at the crease.
"Prabh bhai is 'Mr. Consistent' for me now because of how he performs in every match. I really enjoy batting with him as he keeps rotating the strike and doesn't let the pressure build. It doesn't matter who is doing the scoring; as long as the team benefits, that is all that matters," added the left-handed opener.
“If I score, he is happy; if he scores, I am happy. And if we both score, the team and all of Punjab will be happy. At the end of the day, we just want to win," he added.
The chemistry between the two has been a key factor in Punjab’s climb to the top of the table.
