Arya’s Blazing Ton Powers PBKS to Thrilling Win Over CSK | IPL 2025 Match 22 Report
Punjab Kings Clinch First Home Win in Style as Priyansh Arya Shines Bright
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) finally lit up their home turf in New Chandigarh with a thrilling 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the TATA IPL 2025. In a high-octane encounter at the New PCA Stadium, Priyansh Arya’s whirlwind century set the tone for a memorable night as PBKS broke their home jinx in emphatic fashion.
Toss Drama and Arya’s Explosive Start
Shreyas Iyer, leading PBKS, won the toss and chose to bat first—an aggressive decision that paid off big time, thanks to a breathtaking innings from opener Priyansh Arya. Coming off a golden duck in the previous game, Arya responded in style, launching the very first ball of the match for a six off Khaleel Ahmed. In doing so, Arya etched his name in history books as just the fourth player in IPL history to hit a six on the opening ball of a match.
The first over itself was filled with drama—Khaleel dropped Arya, bowled a no-ball, and Jadeja’s stunning catch was negated by a free-hit. Arya continued the carnage, ending the over with 17 runs.
Fireworks Amid Early Wickets
Despite losing Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer early, Arya powered through the storm. He reached his maiden IPL fifty in just 19 balls. The CSK bowlers struck back momentarily—Ashwin’s double blow of Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell had PBKS wobbling at 83/5.
But Arya found his rhythm again. Alongside Shashank Singh, he launched a counterattack, tearing into Ashwin and Pathirana. He brought up a record-breaking century in just 39 balls, becoming the fastest uncapped player to do so in IPL history and the joint-fourth fastest overall.
Arya finally fell for a sensational 103 off 42 balls, but with support from Shashank Singh (52* off 36) and Marco Jansen (34* off 19), PBKS posted a mammoth 219/6—the highest-ever total at this venue.
CSK’s Response: Steady Start, but PBKS Hold Nerve
Chasing 220, CSK’s New Zealand duo of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra got off to a solid start, scoring 59 in the powerplay. Maxwell’s clever spin removed Rachin, and Lockie Ferguson struck shortly after to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Shivam Dube, coming in as an Impact Player, kept the chase alive with Conway. Their 89-run partnership threatened to shift momentum, but Ferguson again delivered at the right time, removing Dube and denting CSK’s hopes.
Tactical Retire-Out, Dhoni Drama, and a Tight Finish
In a surprising move, Conway was retired out after reaching his fifty, paving the way for Ravindra Jadeja. MS Dhoni, ever the finisher, sparked hope with two massive sixes off Ferguson and more fireworks off Arshdeep Singh.
With 28 needed off the final over, Yash Thakur held his nerve, dismissing Dhoni on the first ball and conceding just 9 runs. Jadeja hit a six, but the game was beyond CSK’s reach. PBKS sealed a thrilling 18-run win—their first home victory of the season.
🏏 Match Summary:
- PBKS: 219/6 (Arya 103, Shashank 52*, Jansen 34*)
- CSK: 201/5 (Conway 52, Dube 44, Ferguson 2/32)
- Result: PBKS won by 18 runs
- Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya
💬 What’s Next?
With this win, PBKS have reignited their IPL 2025 campaign. Can they build on this momentum? CSK, on the other hand, will look to regroup after a tough chase. The IPL continues to surprise and thrill—stay tuned for more updates!