Aakash Chopra hails PBKS openers ahead of IPL 2025 final against RCB

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra showered praise on Punjab Kings opening pair – Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. The young uncapped Indian duo has consistently delivered for the Mohali-based franchise and have played an instrumental role in the success of the team.

While Singh has amassed 523 runs in 16 matches at an average of 32.69 and a strike rate of 163.44, Arya has scored 451 runs in 16 games at an average of 28.119 and a strike rate of 183.33.

Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube Channel, “Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, these two kids are also praiseworthy. Prabhsimran Singh was scoring fifties after fifties at one point. I think he scored four consecutive fifties, the most by an uncapped Indian for the Punjab Kings. He was outstanding. He is scoring runs consistently while playing high-risk cricket. He is like Phil Salt, but does not have that much experience.”

The renowned commentator hailed Prabhsimran Singh’s consistency despite the fact that the right-hander has played with an aggressive approach.

“He hits big shots while jumping down the wicket. He was batting well in the last match, but then got out after playing a wrong shot, but he keeps going. He has scored more than 500 runs – wow. It seemed at the start that he was throwing away his wicket, but he has played lengthy knocks after that,” he observed.

Adding further, Chopra showered praise on Priyansh Arya, who has been brilliant at the top of the order for Shreyas Iyer’s team.

“Look at Priyansh Arya. He is a gold-dust kid. His batting has been incredible. The mentality he has, he plays the ball, not the bowler. Whoever the bowler might be, it doesn’t make a difference to him. If the ball is on his body, whether it’s Pat Cummins or any other bowler, he will be hit for a six,” he said.

The reputed commentator tipped Arya as one of the finds of the season.

“He does not flinch. I love that attitude. He has been absolutely top-notch. Could be one of the most explosive, eye-catching, exciting young talents of this IPL. He is that good. This kid’s technical foundation looks excellent. That’s what makes him really special, and that’s why he is consistent,” Chopra observed.

PBKS will face RCB in the summit clash at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.