Specifically, when Aakash Chopra faced the hot pacers of GT on his debut, he was impressed with Priyansh Arya’s style. Chopra added that he had some reservations about the team’s choice to include him in the opening match of PBKS’ campaign.
In the final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated the other team with over 400 runs scored at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Priyansh Arya was one of the Kings’ standout performers, and former Indian cricket player-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra gave him high marks for his work.
On his debut, the left-handed batter scored 47 runs off of just 22 deliveries, impressing the crowd. After scoring runs in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), Arya gained notoriety. Against Gujarat Titans (GT), he tackled seasoned spinners Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada with some outstanding strokes. Chopra, a former KKR opener, was equally thrilled with Priyansh’s performance.
To tell the truth, I was initially a little cautious. He is an uncapped Indian player, after all. He did well in the Delhi Premier League, to be sure, but the IPL is a whole other ballgame. In a way, it’s a batter’s nightmare to play in the largest stadium in the world and be baptized by fire by bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. However, Priyansh was exceptional. He frequently stays inside the line, giving him access to the offside. “His straight drive was the one stroke that really caught my attention,” Chopra stated on JioHotstar.
You practically expect Shubman to perform: Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra also gave Shubman Gill, who has been under fire for being fired by Glenn Maxwell but still supported by the pundit, accolades in addition to Arya. Gill looked good at the crease until he was removed for 33, according to Chopra, who thinks he will be a contender for the Orange Cap.
“Especially in Ahmedabad, you almost expect Shubman to perform well nine times out of ten. He fully defeated Azmatullah Omarzai in one over, followed by Marco Jansen. “You can’t be too critical about his dismissal off Glenn Maxwell,” the 47-year-old continued.
There is just one way to play when chasing 240+: you don’t give up. The result of playing high-risk cricket is that you may occasionally get ejected. He did, however, look great at the crease. For the Gujarat Titans, this is encouraging. He had a mediocre season last year, but this year, I think he will be a serious candidate for the Orange Cap,” Chopra said.
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