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IPL 2025 | Match 22: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Match Recap (CSK vs PBKS)
A Thrilling Battle at Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium (CSK vs PBKS)
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (CSK vs PBKS)
- Date & Time: April 8, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium, Mohali
- Result: Punjab Kings win by 18 runs
What a game! (CSK vs PBKS) If you missed it, you definitely missed one of the most exciting matches of the season. Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings put on a real show at the Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium. The match had everything – big hitting, great bowling, and some best moments towards the end.
Chennai Super Kings’ Run Chase
The challenge was huge for CSK, chasing down 220, but they were giving up their best. Unfortunately, their top order couldn’t get a solid start. Despite early setbacks, Devon Conway played a best innings, keeping CSK’s hopes alive. At one point, it really seemed like they might pull off a miracle, but seemed to be far from the target score.
Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni did their best, but the target was just too far to go. They kept fighting, but eventually fell 18 runs short.
Highlights from CSK:
- Devon Conway (69)* – Held the innings together like a pro. Kept things easy and steady, but couldn’t finish it off in the match.
- Shivam Dube (42) – Played best for a the team, trying to push the match too early.
- MS Dhoni (27) – As always, he tried to make things happen in his classic quick-fire style and giving best for the team.
Punjab Kings’ Dominance
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, were unstoppable. Priyansh Arya was the man of the show, giving best innings with a brilliant century that put CSK on the back foot right from the beginning. His hitting was powerful and clean, and once he got going, no one was able to get him out. Shashank Singh also added powerful innings of 52, making sure Punjab posted a total that CSK would struggle to come up with the target.
Key Players from PBKS:
- Priyansh Arya (103) – Absolutely brilliant. This innings was the game-changer for the PBKS.
- Shashank Singh (52) – Played best role in maintaining the consistency over the match.
- Lockie Ferguson – Played a solid role at the last over, keeping Punjab Kings to finish strong innings at the end.
Team Line-ups (CSK vs PBKS)
Chennai Super Kings:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Devon Conway
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni (W)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mukesh Choudhary
Punjab Kings:
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (W)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nehal Wadhera
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Lockie Ferguson
- Arshdeep Singh
Pitch and Weather Insights
- Pitch: The pitch at Mohali was a dream for batsmen. It allowed for big shots, with the ball to the bat for the best innings as the match went on.
- Weather: The weather was warm but pleasant, with a slight breeze during the match. The dew came into play during the second innings, making batting easier during the innings.
Match Breakdown (CSK vs PBKS)
First Innings – Punjab Kings’ Batting
Punjab Kings could not have asked for a better start. Priyansh Arya was in sublime form. His century was one of the best we’ve seen this season. The way he struck the ball, with so much power and precision, was just outstanding. By the time he got out, Punjab had already posted a total that looked nearly unachievable.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 103 | 42 | 7 | 9 | 245.24 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shashank Singh | 52 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 144.44 |
| Marco Jansen | 34 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 178.95 |
Bowling (CSK)
CSK’s bowlers were on the back foot from the start, especially with Priyansh Arya had the best innings. Khaleel Ahmed and Ravichandran Ashwin were the best of the team, but they just couldn’t stop the flow of runs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | 2 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
| R. Ashwin | 4 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 |
| R. Jadeja | 3 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 |
Second Innings – Chennai Super Kings’ Response
CSK’s chase didn’t start well. They lost early wickets, and the pressure was on from the beginning. But Devon Conwayheld his ground and played an excellent knock. He was calm, collected, and tried to take CSK through the chase. Shivam Dube gave him good support, but the required run rate kept climbing. In the end, CSK couldn’t quite get over the line.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 36 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 156.52 |
| Devon Conway | 69* | 49 | 6 | 2 | 140.82 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Shivam Dube | 42 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 155.56 |
| MS Dhoni | 27 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 225.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 9* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180.00 |
Bowling (PBKS)
PBKS’s bowlers did just enough to keep the pressure on CSK. Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Maxwell were especially impactful during the middle overs. Though Arshdeep Singh didn’t get a wicket, but his economy rate was low and kept things tight when CSK was trying to accelerate.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Player of the Match (CSK vs PBKS)
Without a doubt, Priyansh Arya deserves the Player of the Match award. His century was best in the match, and it gave Punjab Kings the best they needed to set a big total. Arya was the man of the match in their win, and thus is the impactful player of the match.
Final Thoughts (CSK vs PBKS)
Punjab Kings have shown that they’re a team to watch this season. Priyansh Arya’s powerful century was the highlight of the match, but the entire team did their best in the match. On the other hand, CSK fought hard but couldn’t keep up with the required total. It was a best chase match, and despite some great efforts, they ended up some short of run. This match definitely the best match over the IPL season, and both teams giving their best.
