Arya's blazing start powers Punjab

PBKS 22-0 (1 Ovs) vs DC | SCORECARD

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh walk out to open for Punjab Kings, with Arya taking strike. Mitchell Starc has the new ball in hand for Delhi Capitals.

And what a start! Starc begins with an outswinger outside off, but Arya throws his hands at it and sends it soaring into the night sky for a massive six off the very first ball. A statement shot straight away.

Starc responds with a tighter delivery that Arya defends calmly before the youngster clips one straight to mid-wicket. Then comes a sharp bouncer that flies way too high for wicketkeeper KL Rahul to collect cleanly -- five wides added to Punjab's total.

Arya continues the assault. He goes after another short ball, and though Tristan Stubbs waits near the ropes expecting a catch, the ball keeps carrying and sails over him for another six. A single towards backward point follows before Prabhsimran finishes the over in style with a boundary.

A dream start for Punjab Kings -- 22 runs come off the opening over.