Former India player Aakash Chopra has applauded the Punjab Kings (PBKS) openers – Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya for their stunning performances in IPL 2025 heading into the final. He also stated that Prabhsimran
has been as explosive and consistent a batter as the more experienced Phil Salt has been for the RCB as well.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “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.”

“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 shared.

However, Aakash Chopra also appreciated Priyansh Arya for his ‘incredible’ performances in IPL 2025, saying that the youngster hasn’t been bothered by the in-form bowlers he has faced so far.

“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.

“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,” Aakash Chopra concluded.