Priyansh Arya's Blazing Century Sinks CSK as PBKS Clinch Fir

In a high-voltage showdown contest at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh, Punjab Kings (PBKS) claimed their first home win of the season, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs in Match 22 of IPL 2025. The star of the evening was 24-year-old uncapped Indian batter Priyansh Arya, who smashed a record-breaking 103 off 42 balls, launching his name into IPL folklore and consigning CSK to their fourth successive defeat.

Match 22 | Punjab Kings (219/6) beat Chennai Super Kings (201/5) by 18 runs
Venue: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
Date: April 2025 | TATA IPL 2025

Priyansh Arya’s Redemption Arc: From Duck to Fireworks

Shreyas Iyer, captaining PBKS, won the toss and chose to bat first against Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK — a decision that turned into gold thanks to Priyansh Arya’s batting onslaught. Coming into the match after a golden duck in the previous game, Arya wasted no time asserting himself. He launched a six on the very first ball from Khaleel Ahmed — becoming only the fourth player in IPL history to do so.

The opening over saw Khaleel Ahmed drop Arya off his own bowling, bowl a no-ball, and concede 17 runs, including two sixes.
Mukesh Choudhary removed Prabhsimran Singh in the second over, and Khaleel Ahmed bounced back by dismissing PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer.
PBKS were in early trouble at 75/3 by the end of the powerplay, despite Arya’s attacking half-century off just 19 balls.

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Arya’s Brutal Onslaught: Fastest Century by an Uncapped Indian

What followed was pure carnage. Arya, already touted by coach Ricky Ponting as a "special" talent due to his exploits in the Delhi Premier League, proved his worth in emphatic style:

He reached his century in just 39 balls, equalling the fourth-fastest century in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle (30 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37), and David Miller (38).
Arya tore into spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Matheesha Pathirana with a sequence of 6, 6, 1, 6, 6, 6, 4 in the 12th and 13th overs.
Ashwin was particularly punished, leaking 48 runs in 4 overs, including 28 runs from 10 balls against Arya alone.

Despite surviving two early dropped chances — on 6 by Khaleel and on 35 by Vijay Shankar — Arya capitalized fully. He was finally dismissed for 103 off 42 balls by Noor Ahmad in the 14th over, but the damage was already done.

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Support Act: Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen Power Late Surge

The rest of PBKS’s top six had a forgettable outing, managing just 23 runs off 25 balls combined. But once Arya departed, Shashank Singh (52* off 36) and Marco Jansen (34* off 19) took charge, forging an unbroken 65-run stand off 38 balls:

Shashank smashed a slog-swept six off Noor Ahmad and then lofted a carrom ball from Ashwin straight down the ground.
Jansen added flair with a no-look six off Pathirana in the 18th over.
PBKS ended with 219/6, the highest IPL total ever recorded at the New PCA Stadium.

CSK’s Chase Falters Despite Bright Start

CSK began the chase with composure as New Zealand duo Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra posted 59 runs in the powerplay. But things unraveled quickly after that:

Glenn Maxwell had Rachin stumped for 36 off 23 balls immediately after the powerplay.
Lockie Ferguson then dismissed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad cheaply with a short-of-length delivery.
Despite a strong 89-run partnership between Conway and Shivam Dube, the asking rate ballooned rapidly.

Key Moments in the Chase:

Shivam Dube’s promotion to No. 4 bore fruit initially, but he fell to Ferguson in the 16th over for 42.
Conway, who had reached 69 off 49, was retired out in the 18th over in a tactical decision.
Dhoni tried to rally the chase with three sixes, but CSK were still left needing 28 runs from the final over.

Yash Thakur’s Final Blow Seals It for PBKS

PBKS made a bold strategic move by introducing Yash Thakur as their Impact Player, and it paid off instantly. On the first ball of the 20th over, he dismissed MS Dhoni for 27 (12), effectively sealing the match.

Ravindra Jadeja hit a six later in the over, but it was too little, too late.
CSK finished on 201/5, falling short by 18 runs.

CSK's Persistent Chase Woes: A Pattern Repeating

This loss underlined a larger problem for Chennai:

11 consecutive failures to chase 180+ scores, since IPL 2020
Four back-to-back defeats in IPL 2025
Missed opportunities in the field with five dropped catches, two of which gifted Arya vital lifelines

Their middle-order vulnerability, particularly in high-stakes chases, continues to haunt them despite strong starts.

Match Summary: PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2025 – Key Stats

Punjab Kings 219/6 (20 overs)

Priyansh Arya – 103 (42)
Shashank Singh – 52* (36)
Marco Jansen – 34* (19)
Khaleel Ahmed – 2/45

Chennai Super Kings 201/5 (20 overs)

Devon Conway – 69 (49, retired out)
Shivam Dube – 42 (29)
MS Dhoni – 27 (12)
Lockie Ferguson – 2/40

Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs

Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya

103 off 42 balls
Fastest hundred by an uncapped player
Turned the game single-handedly after PBKS were reeling at 83/5

Talking Points: What This Means Going Forward

Arya’s Century: He’s officially on the radar now, with comparisons already being drawn to Virender Sehwag for his fearless hitting and clean ball-striking.
CSK’s Woes: Their inability to chase totals over 180 continues to be their Achilles heel.
PBKS at Home: This was their first home win in the 2025 season, and it came in dramatic fashion.

Arya Sparks New Life into PBKS

In a match filled with drama, explosive batting, and smart tactical moves, Priyansh Arya’s innings stood tall. His 103 off 42 was not just a personal milestone but a statement that PBKS is here to challenge in IPL 2025. As CSK continues to struggle with consistency in the middle order and at the death, the spotlight now firmly shifts to how they’ll regroup after four straight losses.

With inputs from agencies

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