Priyans arya

Up Eden Gardens: For the first time this season at Eden Gardens, a team won the toss and chose to bat first — and Punjab Kings made the most of it as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran partnered together to propel visitors to 201/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 20 overs at Eden Gardens.

Led by an electrifying opening stand of 120 in 72 deliveries between young Priyansh Arya and the ever-daring Prabhsimran Singh, PBKS posted an imposing total against Kolkata Knight Riders, despite a late stumble in the final overs.

On a pitch that both captains and coaches described as "dry" and "very slow", Arya and Prabhsimran made batting look easy in the early overs. Arya, in particular, was in sublime touch right from the outset, caressing cover drives and punishing anything even slightly off length. The duo raced to 43/0 in just four overs, with Arya responsible for all four boundaries struck between mid-off and cover.