Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, or AB de Villiers? Priyansh Arya picks 1 to chase 30 runs off 10 balls

Left-handed batter Priyansh Arya had a breakthrough season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. In a recent interview, Arya was asked to choose between AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli for a scenario where 30 runs were required off the final 10 balls.

Priyansh Arya grabbed attention with a sensational innings in the Delhi Premier League, where he hit six sixes in a single over during a 120-run knock off just 50 balls. His batting impressed teams ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) won an intense bidding war to sign him for ₹3.8 crore.

Watch: Virat Kohli Is The Chase Master - Priyansh Arya

In a conversation with Sports Yaari, Priyansh Arya was asked by anchor Priyanshu Navani to pick a batter for a hypothetical chase of 30 runs off the last 10 balls. The options given were AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.

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Arya did not hesitate in naming Kohli, describing him as the “chase master.” Navani then pointed out that Kohli had previously scored 28 runs in just 8 deliveries, adding that he could manage 30 off 10 as well. The young batter also agreed to this.

"Virat Kohli. He's the chase master," Arya told Sports Yaari.

Q. Last 10 balls 30 required, who will you choose: 1. ABD 2. MS Dhoni 3. Rohit Sharma 4. Virat Kohli

Priyansh Arya: Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli Bhai Is My Inspiration - Priyansh Arya

During the same interview, Arya said that Virat Kohli is his inspiration. He admitted that he hardly had the chance to interact with his idol during IPL 2025, as Kohli left quickly after matches, leaving no room for conversation.

"Virat bhai is my inspiration. But honestly, during the IPL, I barely got the chance to speak with him. After our games, he would leave quickly, so apart from a hello, I didn’t really get to interact."

Arya is currently playing for Outer Delhi Warriorz in the Delhi Premier League 2025. He has scored 303 runs in eight innings at an average of 37.88 and a strike rate of 166.48, including one century and one half-century, with a best score of 116 runs off 56 balls.

Priyansh Arya Impressed for Punjab Kings in His Maiden IPL Season

Priyansh justified his price tag for Punjab Kings with fearless batting against world-class bowlers in his debut IPL season. He showcased his attacking intent throughout and never let the pressure of expectations weigh him down.

The left-hander scored 475 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 179.24, including a century and two half-centuries. He finished as PBKS’ third-highest run-scorer behind Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, playing a vital role in taking the franchise to the 2025 IPL final.

However, Punjab fell just short of the title, losing by six runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore. The victory gave RCB their maiden IPL crown and finally allowed Virat Kohli to lift the silverware after 18 long seasons.

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