In the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
PBKS emerged victorious, defeating CSK by 18 runs in a match highlighted by Priyansh Arya’s explosive batting performance.
PBKS vs CSK Match Summary
- Punjab Kings: 219 for 6 (20 overs)
- Chennai Super Kings: 201 for 5 (20 overs)
- Result: PBKS won by 18 runs
PBKS vs CSK Key Performers
- Priyansh Arya (PBKS): The young opener played a sensational innings, scoring 103 runs off just 42 balls, marking his maiden IPL century. His aggressive batting set the tone for PBKS’s formidable total.
- Shashank Singh (PBKS): Provided crucial support with an unbeaten 52 off 36 balls, stabilizing the innings after early setbacks.
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK): Was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, claiming 2 wickets for 40 runs, including the important wicket of PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer.
- Devon Conway (CSK): Anchored the CSK innings with a well-crafted 54, keeping them in contention during the chase.
- MS Dhoni (CSK): Added excitement in the final overs with a quickfire 27 off 11 balls, though his efforts fell short of the target.
PBKS vs CSK Match Highlights
After winning the toss, PBKS opted to bat first. The innings began with an early setback as Prabhsimran Singh was dismissed for a duck by Mukesh Choudhary in the second over. Captain Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis also fell cheaply, leaving PBKS struggling at 46/3.
Amidst the early wickets, Priyansh Arya showcased exceptional batting prowess. He reached his half-century in just 19 balls and continued his aggressive approach to notch up a century in 39 balls, making it the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history. His innings was laced with 7 boundaries and 9 towering sixes.
Shashank Singh played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, remaining unbeaten on 52 off 36 balls. His partnership with Marco Jansen, who contributed a quick 34 off 19 balls, propelled PBKS to a commanding total of 219/6.
For CSK, Khaleel Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 40 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin also made significant contributions with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 28 runs.
Chasing a daunting target of 220, CSK’s innings got off to a steady start with openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway putting up a 59-run partnership. Ravindra was dismissed for 36, and shortly after, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for 1, leaving CSK at 62/2.
Devon Conway anchored the innings with a well-crafted 54, but the required run rate kept mounting. Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni attempted to accelerate the scoring in the latter stages.
Dhoni’s quickfire 27 off 11 balls, including two consecutive sixes, brought hope to the CSK camp. However, his dismissal in the final over sealed CSK’s fate, and they concluded their innings at 201/5, falling short by 18 runs.
This victory bolstered PBKS’s position in the IPL 2025 standings, while CSK faced their fourth consecutive defeat, raising concerns about their campaign.
