IPL 2025 Match 22 Result: Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs
Match Details:
• Match: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 22
• Date: [Use current match date]
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first
• Timezone: All times are in India Standard Time (IST)
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Match Summary:
Punjab Kings (PBKS) put on a brilliant batting display, powered by a sensational century from P. Arya, to post a daunting total of 219/6 in their 20 overs. In reply, despite Devon Conway’s valiant 69* and late fireworks from MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fell short by 18 runs, managing 201/5 in their full quota of overs.
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Punjab Kings Batting Performance:
Punjab Kings got off to a shaky start, losing opener Prabhsimran Singh for a duck in the second over. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Marcus Stoinis also failed to make an impact, both falling inside the powerplay. However, it was P. Arya who turned the match around with a jaw-dropping 103 off just 42 balls, smashing 7 fours and 9 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 245.24. He single-handedly shifted the momentum in PBKS’ favor.
After Arya’s dismissal in the 14th over, Shashank Singh (52* off 36 balls) and Marco Jansen (34* off 19 balls) added crucial runs at the back end, taking PBKS to a commanding 219/6.
Other batters like N. Wadhera (9), Glenn Maxwell (1), and P. Singh (0) couldn’t contribute much, but Arya’s century overshadowed all.
Total Score: 219/6 in 20 overs
Top Scorer: P. Arya – 103 (42 balls)
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Chennai Super Kings Batting Performance:
In response, CSK began positively with Rachin Ravindra scoring 36 off 23 balls. Devon Conway anchored the innings with a solid unbeaten 69 off 49 balls before being retired out in the 18th over to let hitters take over. However, early wickets of Ravindra and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (1) pegged CSK back.
Shivam Dube played a fine hand of 42 off 27 balls, while MS Dhoni lit up the death overs with a quickfire 27 from just 12 balls, including three sixes. But the ever-increasing required run rate and tight bowling at the death kept CSK from chasing down the mammoth target.
Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 9*, while Vijay Shankar added 2* as CSK finished at 201/5.
Total Score: 201/5 in 20 overs
Top Scorer: D. Conway – 69* (49 balls)
Bowling Performances:
PBKS Bowling:
• Lockie Ferguson was brilliant with his pace, picking up 2 key wickets — Ruturaj and Shivam Dube.
• Glenn Maxwell and Yash Thakur chipped in with one wicket each.
• Chahal, Arshdeep, and Jansen kept the pressure tight in the middle overs.
CSK Bowling:
• Khaleel Ahmed picked up 2 important wickets early in the innings.
• Ravichandran Ashwin used his experience to grab two scalps in one over.
• Mukesh Choudhary and Noor Ahmad took one wicket each but struggled to contain Arya’s onslaught.
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Key Performances:
Punjab Kings:
• P. Arya – 103 (42) – Player of the Match
• Shashank Singh – 52 (36)*
• Marco Jansen – 34 (19)*
• Lockie Ferguson – 2 wickets
Chennai Super Kings:
• Devon Conway – 69 (49)*
• Shivam Dube – 42 (27)
• MS Dhoni – 27 (12)
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Conclusion:
Punjab Kings registered a memorable 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring thriller at Mullanpur. The win was set up by an explosive century from P. Arya, supported by a strong finishing partnership between Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen. Although CSK fought back hard, especially in the death overs, they couldn’t overcome the massive total. This win boosts PBKS’s confidence in the tournament as they look to build momentum in the coming matches.
