Punjab Kings Defeat Chennai Super Kings in Thrilling 18-Run Victory! | IPL 2025 Match Highlights
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Hey guys ! Yesterday, we’ve got a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, and trust me, this one had everything, explosive batting, nail-biting finishes, and some shocking moments. So, grab your popcorn, and let’s dive right into the action!
PBKS Set the Stage on Fire with a Fast-Paced Start!
Alright, so Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bat first, which seemed like a bold choice, but it quickly paid off! PBKS opener Priyansh Arya who had a tough outing last match with a golden duck, was on a mission to make up for it. And guess what? He did just that by launching a huge six on the very first ball of the match! That’s right, Arya became only the fourth player in IPL history to hit a six off the first ball! What a start!
But hold on, the drama didn’t stop there. Khaleel Ahmed—the bowler who gave up that six—had a nightmare of an over. First, he dropped Arya off his own bowling, then bowled a no-ball, and then, Ravindra Jadeja pulled off an amazing catch at point, but wait, it was a free-hit. Arya kept his foot on the gas, smashing another six, and by the end of the over, PBKS were sitting pretty at 17 runs with only one wicket down. Insane!
CSK Fights Back, But Arya Holds Strong
Now, Mukesh Choudhary gave CSK their first breakthrough in the second over, cleaning up Prabhsimran Singh for a duck, and just when it looked like PBKS was in trouble, Khaleel Ahmed took out Shreyas Iyer with a beauty in the third over. So, at 30/2, things were looking a bit shaky, but Arya was on fire!
Even after Marcus Stoinis was dismissed cheaply, Arya continued his rampage. He brought up his maiden IPL half-century off just 19 balls! That’s some serious power hitting! By the time the powerplay ended, PBKS were sitting at a healthy 75/3, all thanks to Arya’s fireworks.
But hey, the game’s never over in the IPL, right? Ravichandran Ashwin stepped up for CSK in the eighth over, removing both Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell in quick succession. PBKS were now at 83/5, and the pressure was on.
Arya Smashes His Way to a Record-Breaking Century!
Just when it seemed like CSK was getting back into the game, Arya wasn’t done yet. He found a solid partner in Shashank Singh, and after a couple of overs of consolidation, Arya launched into a brutal counterattack. 6, 6, 1, 6, 6, 6, 4, yes, you heard that right, across two overs against Ashwin and Matheesha Pathirana, Arya stormed to a century in just 39 balls, the fastest by an uncapped player in IPL history and joint-fourth fastest overall!
Arya eventually fell for 103 off 42 balls, but by then, the damage was done. Shashank Singh (52* off 36) and Marco Jansen (34* off 19) added 49 more runs in the final four overs, propelling PBKS to a massive total of 219/6, the highest ever at this venue in IPL history. What a total!
CSK’s Fightback Falls Short
Chasing down 220 was always going to be a tough task, and when Yash Thakur dismissed MS Dhoni for 27 off 12 balls on the first ball of the final over, it seemed like the game was up for CSK. Jadeja did hit a six later, but it wasn’t enough. PBKS held their nerve and secured an 18-run victory, their first win at home in IPL 2025!
Final Thoughts
So, guys, what a match! Priyansh Arya’s explosive century, the tight bowling performances, and the intense final over this one had it all. PBKS take the win, and it’s a well-deserved one. Stay tuned for more IPL thrills!