Cricket Highlights, April 08: IPL 2025 (22nd Match) – PBKS vs CSK

PBKS vs CSK (22nd Match) – Highlights

From an April 8, 2025 double-header, The Punjab Kings (PBKS) won an 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring PBKS vs CSK match at Mullanpur, Mohali. The pick of the evening came from youthful opener Priyansh Arya: his chanceful century laid down an important element in PBKS’s impressive batting total, seeing him carry away the Player of the Match award.

Batting first, PBKS posted a formidable 219 for 6 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a sensational innings from Arya, who smashed 103 runs off just 42 deliveries. His knock was a masterclass in power-hitting and confidence, laced with 7 fours and 9 massive sixes.

Punjab’s top order faltered slightly, with Shreyas Iyer (9), Marcus Stoinis (4), and Glenn Maxwell (1) all falling cheaply. Nehal Wadhera also managed just 9 runs before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin. But the middle order found some stability in the form of Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen. Shashank played a measured yet aggressive knock of 52* from 36 balls, while Jansen added late fireworks with 34* off 19 deliveries, propelling PBKS past the 200-run mark.

In reply, CSK started well, with Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway taking the first hit bash. Ravindra appears to be in good form before he is stumped by Maxwell for 36 runs. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad didn’t stay long and scored only one, leaving CSK under pressure already.

Devon Conway stood tall at one end, compiling a steady 69 from 49 balls before retiring out in the 18th over, a rare sight in T20 cricket possibly prompted by fatigue or strategy. Shivam Dube provided momentum in the middle overs with a quick 42 from 27 balls, but his dismissal just as the required rate climbed proved to be a turning point.

MS Dhoni rolled back the years with a vintage 12-ball 27, including three towering sixes, giving the crowd a glimmer of hope. However, the Punjab bowlers held their nerve in the death overs. Yash Thakur and Lockie Ferguson picked up crucial wickets, including that of Dhoni in the 19th over, effectively sealing the game.

PBKS’s bowlers weren’t always on top, but they did enough to defend their total. Ferguson was the pick of the bowlers with 2 for 40, while Yash Thakur and Maxwell chipped in with one wicket apiece. Early breakthroughs by Punjab—but not necessarily at a controlled cost of breathing space secured the win for PBKS.

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Scoreboard

Punjab Kings – 219/6 (20)

Chennai Super Kings – 201/5 (20)

Result – PBKS won by 18 runs

Player of the Match – Priyansh Arya

PBKS vs CSK Playing XI

Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Thakur

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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