Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs in IPL 2025, thanks to a brilliant 103-run knock by Priyansh Arya. Arya’s century, the fastest ever by an uncapped player in IPL history, led PBKS to post a massive total of 219/9. Despite strong performances from Devon Conway and MS Dhoni, CSK fell short in their chase and suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.

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• Priyansh Arya smashed 103 off 42 balls, including the fastest IPL century by an uncapped player (39 balls).
• PBKS posted a total of 219/9 in 20 overs, with Arya playing a pivotal role.
• CSK’s chase was led by Devon Conway’s half-century and MS Dhoni’s late efforts.
• MS Dhoni was dismissed in the 19th over, sealing PBKS’s victory.
• PBKS won by 18 runs, their third victory in four games.
• CSK are now on a four-match losing streak in IPL 2025.
• PBKS showed a solid all-round batting performance despite some fielding issues.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube failed to build on their early starts, contributing to CSK’s defeat.
• CSK’s continued struggle to chase totals above 180 since 2019 was evident again in this match.
• PBKS has now won their first home game of IPL 2025.