New Delhi: Priyansh Arya is proving to be a game-changing acquisition for Punjab Kings with the Delhi-based batter consistently elevating his value through outstanding displays. After smashing a sensational century earlier in the season the opener has maintained his red-hot form becoming a key force at the top of the order for his side. In the current IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders Priyansh Arya in tandem with fellow opener Prabhsimran Singh dismantled the KKR bowling attack. Priyansh was particularly aggressive hammering 69 runs off just 35 deliveries at a blazing strike rate of 197.14. To underline his dominance he currently holds the highest strike rate among Indian batters in IPL 2025 (minimum 200 runs). His skipper at Punjab Kings Shreyas Iyer trails him with a strike rate of 184.02. Among all players LSGs Nicholas Pooran leads the overall list with a remarkable strike rate of 204.89. The Knight Riders had no response to Priyanshs fireworks as he narrowly missed out on a century. His opening stand of 120 with Prabhsimran provided a powerful platform for Punjab to post a commanding total. After the openers provided a strong start Punjab Kings’ middle order appeared to have a smooth road ahead but Kolkata Knight Riders fought back hard by snatching three wickets in quick succession halting PBKSs momentum. Skipper Shreyas Iyer found it tough to get going while both Glenn Maxwell and Marco Jansen were dismissed without making much of a mark. What once looked like a 220-plus total began to slip away. As of now Iyers team stands at 184 for 4 with 8 deliveries remaining to push closer to the 200-run mark.