Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Priyansh Arya set the New PCA Stadium ablaze with a whirlwind century that knocked the wind out of Chennai Super Kings.
In the Match 22 of the TATA IPL 2025, Arya’s 103 off 42 balls—crafted with audacity and artistry—guided Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a thrilling 18-run win over CSK, breaking their winless home streak this season.
A Start to Remember: Arya Sets the Stage on Fire
Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat, a decision that bore fruit instantly. Arya, hungry to make amends, launched Khaleel Ahmed for a six on the first ball—joining an elite club of just four players to achieve the feat in IPL history.
The chaotic situation overturned soon after. Khaleel dropped a return catch, bowled a no-ball, and saw Arya capitalize with another six. Though CSK responded quickly—Mukesh Choudhary bowled Prabhsimran Singh for a duck, and Khaleel struck back to dismiss Iyer—Arya remained undeterred.
A Lone Warrior Turned Storm
Despite quick wickets, Arya surged ahead like a storm refusing to turn. He reached his half-century off just 19 balls, single-handedly dragging PBKS to 75/3 in the powerplay.
Trouble brewed again as Ashwin’s wizardry rattled the middle-order. The off-spinner dismissed Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell in the same over, reducing PBKS to a shaky 83/5.
But Arya found rhythm again. With Shashank Singh on the other end, the young batter unleashed hell. Smashing Pathirana and Ashwin for sixes and boundaries, he completed his century in just 39 balls—the fastest by an uncapped player and joint-fourth overall in IPL history.
PBKS Finish Strong: Support Acts Step Up
Once Arya departed for 103, the baton was passed seamlessly. Shashank Singh stayed unbeaten on 52 (36), while Marco Jansen’s late fireworks (34* off 19) added vital runs.
Their 49-run partnership in the last four overs pushed PBKS to a record-breaking total of 219/6, the highest ever at this ground in IPL history.
Punjab Kings sealed an 18-run win as their first home victory in IPL 2025.
CSK’s Chase: Bright Start, Bitter End
CSK started off well, with Conway and Rachin Ravindra scoring 59 runs in the powerplay while chasing 220. But things changed fast. Maxwell got Rachin out, and Ferguson got Gaikwad out right after
Shivam Dube joined Conway to get stronger. Their 89-run partnership gave CSK some hope in the chase. But, with 68 runs needed from the last 24 balls, the pressure grew.
In a surprising turn, Conway, after scoring a good fifty, was taken out to let Jadeja come in. Dhoni then came alive, hitting Ferguson and Arshdeep for big sixes and fours. The game was very close to changing.
However, with 28 required off the final over, Yash Thakur extinguished CSK’s hopes by dismissing Dhoni on the very first ball. Though Jadeja struck a six, it was too little, too late.
Score Summary Table
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
| PBKS | 219/6 | Priyansh Arya (103) | Lockie Ferguson (2/34) |
| CSK | 201/5 | Devon Conway (50) | Ravichandran Ashwin (2/29) |
Key Highlights
- Priyansh Arya’s 103 (42) – joint-fourth fastest IPL ton
- Fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL
- PBKS set highest total (219/6) at New Chandigarh
- Dhoni’s explosive cameo: 27 off 12 balls
- Conway retired out for tactical reasons
- Yash Thakur defended 28 in the final over
FAQs
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in PBKS vs CSK 2025?
Priyansh Arya was awarded Player of the Match for his 103 off 42 balls.
Q2: What was the turning point in the match?
Arya’s counterattack post 83/5, where he slammed sixes at will, changed the momentum.
Q3: Why was Devon Conway ousted?
It appeared to be a tactical move to bring in a finisher like Jadeja with a high required run rate.
Q4: Who bowled the final over?
Yash Thakur bowled the 20th over and dismissed MS Dhoni on the first ball.
