In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings delivered a significant blow to Chennai Super Kings, handing them their fourth consecutive defeat. Despite a strong start by CSK, Punjab managed to secure a crucial 18-run victory, marking only their second win in Mullanpur this season. This win is particularly significant for Punjab, given their poor home record since 2024.
Chennai began the match on a promising note, with Khaleel Ahmed claiming the wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Marcus Stoinis. However, Punjab’s batting woes were alleviated by Priyansh Arya, who smashed a blistering century in just 39 balls—the second-fastest by an Indian cricketer in the IPL. Arya also became the eighth uncapped player to achieve this feat.
Late in the innings, Shashank Singh contributed a vital 52* off 36 balls, while Marco Jansen added an unbeaten 34 off 19 deliveries. Their combined efforts propelled Punjab to a formidable total of 219 runs.
In the chase, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway set a strong foundation for CSK, achieving their highest successful partnership in IPL 2025. However, after Ravindra’s departure and captain Ruturaj’s dismissal, CSK struggled to regain momentum. Conway scored 69 runs off 49 deliveries before being retired, and despite late efforts from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, CSK fell short. Lockie Ferguson picked up two crucial wickets for Punjab, securing their victory.
