Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya recently revealed a fun bet between him and his opening partner Prabhsimran Singh. The duo is competing to hit the most sixes, with a special prize at stake—a bat from Shreyas Iyer for the winner.
Priyansh Arya on the six-hitting contest with Prabhsimran Singh
Speaking ahead of Punjab Kings’ clash against Rajasthan Royals, Arya shared insights into his partnership with Prabhsimran and the strategy they follow while batting together.
He highlighted their constant communication and how they plan their approach against bowlers. He also revealed the friendly challenge between them involving six-hitting and the prize of Iyer’s bat.
"I really enjoy batting with him because I don’t feel any pressure to attack. We keep communicating with each other - talking about what we can do and which bowlers we can target. That makes it a lot of fun. (challenge with Prabhsimran) The challenge is that whoever hits the most sixes will get a bat from Shreyas Iyer. That’s it - that’s the challenge," Priyansh said (via Cricbuzz).
Arya also spoke about the team’s mindset during their record chase against Delhi Capitals, explaining how they approached the daunting target:
"In our dressing room, the discussion was simple - we had scored 255 in the last game, so we just needed to add another 10 or 11 runs, which we believed was achievable. That was the plan, and we carried it forward into the match." He concluded
How Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh led the way for PBKS
Both Arya and Prabhsimran are known for their six-hitting prowess, and this friendly rivalry has proven beneficial for the Punjab Kings. In their previous game against the Delhi Capitals, the duo stitched together a massive 119-run stand in the powerplay, easing the pressure on the middle order and helping the team chase down 265, the highest total in IPL history.
In IPL 2026 so far, Arya and Prabhsimran have amassed 323 runs in six innings as an opening pair, with their highest partnership being 126. They average an impressive 54, making them one of the most impactful opening duos for Punjab this season.