Chandigarh — In what turned out to be one of the most entertaining matches of IPL 2025 so far, young gun Priyansh Arya lit up the night sky in Chandigarh with a jaw-dropping maiden IPL century, guiding Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a thrilling 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday.
Arya’s fiery 103 off just 42 balls—featuring 7 fours and a staggering 9 sixes—not only gave PBKS a much-needed boost on the points table but also etched his name into IPL history as the fastest uncapped Indian to score a century in the tournament.
Priyansh Arya’s Knock That Shook CSK
Let’s just say this: Priyansh Arya came to party.
Coming in hot, the 22-year-old Delhi batter didn’t waste time. He reached his half-century in just 19 balls and brought up his ton in 39—making it the second-fastest hundred by an Indian and joint-fourth fastest overall in IPL history. No nerves, just pure intent.
“Honestly, it felt like every ball was there to hit. I just backed myself and went for it,” Arya said after the match, beaming with pride.
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Punjab Kings’ Middle-Order Slump
While Arya was on fire, PBKS did face a hiccup in the middle. A mini-collapse saw Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, and Glenn Maxwell fall cheaply—each scoring in single digits.
Luckily, Shashank Singh stepped up with a cool-headed 52* off 36, and Marco Jansen added quickfire runs at the death (34* off 19), helping PBKS finish strong at 219/6.
CSK’s Chase Falls Just Short
Chennai’s response wasn’t shabby. Devon Conway led the charge with a classy 69 (retired out), while Rachin Ravindra (42) and Shivam Dube (36) kept the scoreboard ticking.
But the real moment fans waited for? MS Dhoni’s late cameo. And boy, it was vintage Thala. The crowd roared as Dhoni rolled back the years with a breezy 27 off just 12 balls. Sadly, even the legend couldn’t drag CSK across the line.
They finished at 201/5 after 20 overs—18 runs short of the target.
Key Stats from PBKS vs CSK
- Priyansh Arya: 103 (42) – Fastest hundred by an uncapped Indian
- PBKS Total: 219/6
- Shashank Singh: 52* (36)
- Marco Jansen: 34* (19)
- CSK Total: 201/5
- Devon Conway: 69 (49, retired out)
- MS Dhoni: 27 (12)
Final Word
This was more than just another IPL match—it was Priyansh Arya’s arrival party. With records broken, a rising star born, and Dhoni magic at the end, this PBKS vs CSK clash had everything.
Punjab Kings will be riding high on this win, while CSK might need to revisit their bowling strategies, especially during the powerplay and death overs.
