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Mullanpur, April 8, 2025 | 1st Innings Highlights – PBKS vs CSK: — Punjab Kings rode on a sensational century from youngster Priyansh Arya and a composed finish by Shashank Singh to post a massive 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings in Match 22 of IPL 2025.
Priyansh Arya’s Century Ignites Mullanpur Crowd
The 22-year-old Arya, already known for his fearless hitting, unleashed his most destructive IPL knock to date. He smashed 103 off 42 balls, peppering the stands with 9 sixes and 7 fours, ending with a strike rate of 245.23.
His innings included a 19-ball fifty, but what followed was pure carnage. Arya didn’t just accelerate — he shifted into overdrive, carting the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad across the park.
He was eventually dismissed in the 14th over after a DRS call, but by then, the damage was done. His knock is now among the fastest hundreds in IPL history, and certainly one of the most impactful innings in PBKS colours.
PBKS vs CSK Match Flow – A Look at the PBKS Innings
- Powerplay: PBKS blasted 75 runs in the first 6 overs, losing 3 wickets but gaining momentum through Arya.
- 50 in 4.4 overs, Arya already on 35.
- 100 came up in 10.1 overs, Arya anchored with calculated aggression.
- Arya’s 100 off 39 balls came with a trademark pull shot over deep midwicket.
- Fall of Arya: 154/6 in 13.4 overs — his exit brought a strategic timeout.
- Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen added 65 runs in the final 6.2 overs.
Strategic Brilliance: Singh & Jansen Deliver Late Punch
Post Arya’s departure, Shashank Singh (52 off 36) ensured PBKS didn’t lose steam. His innings was the perfect foil — rotating strike early and finishing strong with 3 sixes.
Marco Jansen, too, justified his promotion, scoring 34 off 19* with a strike rate of 178.94. Together, they pushed PBKS beyond the 215-run mark, giving bowlers a solid cushion to defend.
CSK’s Bowling Fails to Contain
- Mukesh Choudhary (2-21) was the pick of the bowlers, removing Prabhsimran and Shreyas early.
- Noor Ahmad (1-34) got the big wicket of Arya via a catch by Shankar.
- Ashwin (2-24) remained economical and bagged two crucial middle-order scalps.
However, the rest struggled. Pathirana went for 40 runs, and even Jadeja was taken for 36 off 3 overs, exposing the lack of control against left-right combos.
Full PBKS Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 103 | 42 | 7 | 9 | 245.23 |
| Shashank Singh | 52* | 36 | 2 | 3 | 144.44 |
| Marco Jansen | 34* | 19 | 2 | 2 | 178.94 |
| Prabhsimran | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Total: 219/6 in 20 overs
What Next? CSK Need 220 to Win
Chennai Super Kings now face a mammoth chase. A lot will depend on how Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and MS Dhoni handle the pressure. With dew expected, batting second might become easier — but PBKS have the runs on the board.
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