On April 8, 2025, Punjab Kings took on Chennai Super Kings in an IPL thriller at Mullanpur. A 24-year-old star, Priyansh Arya, smashed a blazing 103 off 42 balls. That’s one of the fastest century in IPL history! Punjab Kings scored 219 for 6, thanks to Arya’s big hits and Shashank Singh’s 52 not out. Chennai Super Kings fought back but lost by 18 runs, finishing at 201 for 5. They dropped five catches, making it tough to chase the huge total.
Devon Conway scored 69, and MS Dhoni hit some sixes, but it wasn’t enough. As per BBC Sports, this was Chennai’s fourth loss in a row. Fans loved Arya’s aggressive batting—he even hit nine sixes! This match had everything: powerplay fireworks, smart timeouts, and tense moments. Want to know how it all went down? Let’s break it into six easy points so you can see why Punjab Kings won and what it means!
Priyansh Arya’s Explosive Start Sets the Tone
Priyansh Arya kicked off Punjab Kings’ innings with a bang. He hit a six on the first ball! Chennai Super Kings dropped him twice early—once at 6 and again at 35. That was a big mistake. Arya raced to 50 off just 19 balls, smashing five fours and four sixes. By the powerplay end, Punjab Kings were 75 for 3. According to ESPN Cricinfo, Arya’s timing was perfect, like Virender Sehwag’s style.
He didn’t stop there—he got to 100 in only 39 balls! That’s the fastest century by an uncapped Indian in IPL. Sadly, he got out next over for 103 off 42. His nine sixes lit up Mullanpur coming from the Delhi Cricket Team. This blazing start gave Punjab Kings a huge boost. Chennai’s bowlers, like R Ashwin, struggled big time. Arya’s attack showed why he’s a young talent to watch.
Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen Finish Strong
After Arya’s exit, Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen kept the runs flowing. Shashank came in at No. 7 and scored 52 not out. He hit two fours and three sixes off 36 balls. Jansen joined him, smashing 34 not out off 19 balls. Together, they added 65 runs without losing a wicket.
As per Cricbuzz, their partnership came in just 38 balls—super fast! Punjab Kings reached 219 for 6 by the end. Jansen even hit a cool no-look six off Pathirana. Chennai tried a review in the 17th over, but it failed. Shashank’s calm batting and Jansen’s big hits pushed the total high. This strong finish made it tough for Chennai to chase. Punjab Kings’ batting performance was too good here. These two turned a good score into a great one!
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard, 22nd Match at Mohali, IPL, Apr 08 2025
22nd Match (N), Mullanpur, April 08, 2025, Indian Premier League
PBKS won by 18 runs
Punjab Kings  (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Priyansh AryaÂ
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c Shankar b Noor Ahmad | 103 | 42 | 61 | 7 | 9 | 245.23 | ||
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Prabhsimran Singh â€
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b Mukesh Choudhary | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Shreyas Iyer (c)
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b Ahmed | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 | ||
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Marcus StoinisÂ
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c Conway b Ahmed | 4 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | ||
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Nehal WadheraÂ
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c †Dhoni b Ashwin | 9 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 | ||
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Glenn MaxwellÂ
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c & b Ashwin | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
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Shashank SinghÂ
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not out | 52 | 36 | 51 | 2 | 3 | 144.44 | ||
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Marco JansenÂ
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not out | 34 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 178.94 | ||
| Extras | (lb 3, nb 2, w 2) | 7 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 10.95)
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219/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Yuzvendra Chahal,Â
Arshdeep Singh,Â
Lockie Ferguson,Â
Yash ThakurÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Prabhsimran Singh, 1.2 ov), 2-32 (Shreyas Iyer, 2.4 ov), 3-54 (Marcus Stoinis, 4.6 ov), 4-81 (Nehal Wadhera, 7.2 ov), 5-83 (Glenn Maxwell, 7.6 ov), 6-154 (Priyansh Arya, 13.4 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Khaleel Ahmed
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4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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Mukesh Choudhary
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2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
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Ravindra Jadeja
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3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Noor Ahmad
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3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.66 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Matheesha Pathirana
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4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Chennai Super Kings  (T: 220 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Rachin RavindraÂ
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st †Prabhsimran Singh b Maxwell | 36 | 23 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 156.52 | ||
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Devon ConwayÂ
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retired out | 69 | 49 | 88 | 6 | 2 | 140.81 | ||
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
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c Shashank Singh b Ferguson | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | ||
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Shivam DubeÂ
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b Ferguson | 42 | 27 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 155.55 | ||
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MS Dhoni â€
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c Chahal b Yash Thakur | 27 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 225.00 | ||
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Ravindra JadejaÂ
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not out | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 | ||
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Vijay ShankarÂ
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not out | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 5, nb 1, w 9) | 15 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 10.05)
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201/5 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Ravichandran Ashwin,Â
Noor Ahmad,Â
Mukesh Choudhary,Â
Khaleel AhmedÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Rachin Ravindra, 6.3 ov), 2-62 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 7.2 ov), 3-151 (Shivam Dube, 15.5 ov), 4-171 (Devon Conway, 17.5 ov), 5-192 (MS Dhoni, 19.1 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Arshdeep Singh
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4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Yash Thakur
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4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Glenn Maxwell
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2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Marco Jansen
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4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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Lockie Ferguson
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4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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Marcus Stoinis
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1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Yuzvendra Chahal
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1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Summary: Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings
| Innings | Event | Overs/Balls | Score/Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings Innings | Powerplay 1 (Mandatory) | 0.1 – 6.0 overs | 75 runs, 3 wickets |
| 50 Runs Milestone | 4.4 overs (29 balls) | Extras: 1 | |
| Strategic Timeout | 6.0 overs | 75/3 (P Arya 53, N Wadhera 7) | |
| P Arya: 50 Runs | – | 50 off 19 balls (5×4, 4×6) | |
| 100 Runs Milestone | 10.1 overs (63 balls) | Extras: 3 | |
| 6th Wicket Partnership: 50 Runs | 26 balls | P Arya 29, Shashank Singh 23, Ex 0 | |
| 150 Runs Milestone | 12.5 overs (79 balls) | Extras: 3 | |
| P Arya: 100 Runs | – | 100 off 39 balls (7×4, 9×6) | |
| Strategic Timeout | 16.0 overs | 170/6 (Shashank Singh 31, M Jansen 9) | |
| Review (CSK Bowling) | 17.5 overs | Shashank Singh, Struck Down | |
| 200 Runs Milestone | 18.3 overs (113 balls) | Extras: 6 | |
| 7th Wicket Partnership: 50 Runs | 31 balls | Shashank Singh 23, M Jansen 27, Ex 2 | |
| Innings Break | 20.0 overs | 219/6 (Shashank Singh 52, M Jansen 34) | |
| Shashank Singh: 50 Runs | – | 50 off 36 balls (2×4, 3×6) | |
| Impact Player Sub | 19.6 overs | Yash Thakur in for Priyansh Arya | |
Chennai Super Kings Innings |
Powerplay 1 (Mandatory) | 0.1 – 6.0 overs | 59 runs, 0 wickets |
| 50 Runs Milestone | 5.1 overs (32 balls) | Extras: 1 | |
| 1st Wicket Partnership: 50 Runs | 32 balls | R Ravindra 28, DP Conway 21, Ex 1 | |
| Impact Player Sub | 7.2 overs | Shivam Dube in for Matheesha Pathirana | |
| Strategic Timeout | 9.0 overs | 79/2 (DP Conway 25, S Dube 13) | |
| 100 Runs Milestone | 10.5 overs (66 balls) | Extras: 7 | |
| 3rd Wicket Partnership: 50 Runs | 29 balls | DP Conway 19, S Dube 29, Ex 6 | |
| Strategic Timeout | 13.0 overs | 120/2 (DP Conway 44, S Dube 30) | |
| DP Conway: 50 Runs | – | 50 off 37 balls (6×4, 2×6) | |
| 150 Runs Milestone | 15.3 overs (94 balls) | Extras: 12 | |
| Review (PBKS Bowling) | 17.3 overs | MS Dhoni, Struck Down (Umpire’s Call) | |
| Review (PBKS Bowling) | 17.6 overs | MS Dhoni, Upheld (NoBall) | |
| 200 Runs Milestone | 19.5 overs (120 balls) | Extras: 15 |
Match Analysis
Chennai Super Kings started their chase really well. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scored 59 runs in the powerplay. They hit ten fours and no wickets fell! The first 50 came in just 5.1 overs—pretty quick. According to Wikipedia, their opening stand was 50 off 32 balls. But things slowed down after that. Ravindra got stumped for 36 off 23 by Glenn Maxwell.
Then captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for 1 off 3 balls. Conway kept going, reaching 50 off 37 balls with six fours. But Chennai’s first six came late—in the tenth over! Shivam Dube added 42 off 26, yet the middle overs got tricky. Punjab Kings’ bowlers, like Lockie Ferguson, fought back hard. That early promise faded, and the chase got tougher fast.
Dropped Catches Cost Chennai the Match
Chennai Super Kings dropped five catches, and it hurt them bad. Priyansh Arya got lives at 6 and 35—huge misses! As per Aaj Tak Sports, those drops let Arya score his 103. If Khaleel Ahmed held that first catch, Punjab Kings might’ve struggled early. Vijay Shankar’s miss at midwicket was another blunder. Those extra runs piled up pressure in the chase. Chennai’s fielding looked sloppy all game.
ESPN Cricinfo says they’ve lost four straight matches now—fielding’s a big reason. Imagine if they caught Arya early—maybe 50 runs less to chase! Dropped catches gave Punjab Kings a massive edge. Chennai’s bowlers couldn’t stop the flow after that. This match shows how important catching is in T20 cricket. Chennai paid a big price for these mistakes like in Lucknow Match.
Punjab Kings’ Bowling Plan Outsmarted Dhoni
Punjab Kings had a clever plan against MS Dhoni—smart bowling! Dhoni came in needing 69 off 25 balls—tough stuff. They held back spinner Yuzvendra Chahal until the 17th over. Chahal bowled just one over for 9 runs—tight! Two reviews in the 17th over failed for Punjab, but they kept cool. As per BBC Sports, Dhoni hit three sixes but couldn’t win it. Lockie Ferguson’s pace got Ruturaj out cheap earlier.
Yash Thakur, the Impact Player, took Dhoni’s wicket in the last over. Chennai needed 49 off 13 when Conway retired out. Punjab’s mix of pace and spin confused Chennai’s finishers. Dhoni’s magic didn’t work this time. Punjab Kings’ bowling attack won the day. They outsmarted a legend with brains and bravery!
Conway’s Slow Finish Let Punjab Kings Win
Devon Conway started great but slowed down too much. He scored 69 off 49 balls—solid, right? His 50 came off 37 balls with six fours and two sixes. But after that, he made only 19 off 12 balls. As per Cricbuzz, Chennai needed 49 off 13 when he retired out. That’s a lot! Conway’s strike rate dropped in the end—too slow for a big chase. Shivam Dube’s 42 helped, but it wasn’t enough.
Punjab Kings’ bowlers turned up the heat in the middle overs. Conway’s steady knock couldn’t shift to aggressive batting. According to ESPN Cricinfo, Chennai’s chase failed again—11th time over 180. If Conway went faster, maybe Dhoni finishes it? This slow finish handed Punjab Kings the victory.
Conclusion
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs on April 8, 2025, in Mullanpur. Priyansh Arya’s 103 off 42 balls was the game-changer—nine sixes flew! Shashank Singh’s 52 not out and Marco Jansen’s 34 not out set a big total of 219. Chennai Super Kings tried hard, with Devon Conway scoring 69. But they dropped five catches and couldn’t chase it down—finishing at 201 for 5.
MS Dhoni hit late sixes, but Punjab’s smart bowling won out. According to Wikipedia, it’s Chennai’s fourth loss in a row—ouch! Arya’s fastest century by an uncapped Indian stole the show. This IPL 2025 match proves young talent like him can shine bright. Punjab Kings ruled the powerplay and the end. Want to see more games like this? Arya’s just getting started—cricket’s future looks exciting!
