PBKS Win by 18 Runs | PBKS vs CSK Highlights of IPL 2025: Priyansh Arya's Maiden IPL Century and Bowlers Shine as Punjab Kings Thrash Five-Time Champions

Confident Punjab Kings are set to face struggling Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 match in Chandigarh. A win for PBKS will put them in a strong position, whereas a loss for the five-time champions will put them in a worrying position.

PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 live score updates. (Photo credits: X/@PunjabKingsIPL/@ChennaiIPL)
08 Apr, 23:18 (IST)

Punjab Kings have finally won in Mullanpur. A clinical victory from the Shreyas Iyer-led side. This is the first time that Chennai Super Kings have lost four consecutive matches in an Indian Premier League season. Second win for Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting is pumped about that win. Earlier, it was a standout show from the young Priyansh Arya. His explosive hitting helped Punjab to post a daunting total. While chasing, CSK had an improved batting performance, but the 220-run target was out of their reach.

08 Apr, 23:09 (IST)

Out! That should be the game for Punjab Kings. Nervous smile from Shreyas Iyer. Yash Thakur takes the prized wicket of dangerous MS Dhoni. It was a poor delivery, and MSD slammed it straight towards Yuzvendra Chahal. MS Dhoni c Yuzvendra Chahal b Yash Thakur

08 Apr, 23:01 (IST)

43 runs are required in the last two overs, and MS Dhoni is on the crease. On the other hand, Devon Conway retired himself out, and Ravindra Jadeja has come into the crease. Are we up for another Dhoni special? Only time will tell.

08 Apr, 22:47 (IST)

Out! Massive wicket, and Punjab Kings are elated. Lockie Ferguson punches the air in delight as he removes dangerous Shivam Dube. The CSK batter tried to swing hard but missed, and the top of the middle stump was found. Shivam Dube b Lockie Ferguson 42(27)

08 Apr, 22:36 (IST)

Fifty! A fantastic half-century by Devon Conway. He has looked positive at the crease, which has helped the Chennai Super Kings. The game is well poised, and PBKS will look to restrict the run-flow.

08 Apr, 22:24 (IST)

After two quick wickets, Devon Conway and impact player Shivam Dube have a fightback for the five-time champions. The game is still hanging in between. A wicket for PBKS will put them on top, whereas a strong partnership will put them out of the contest.

08 Apr, 22:24 (IST)

After two quick wickets, Devon Conway and impact player Shivam Dube have a fightback for the five-time champions. The game is still hanging in between. A wicket for PBKS will put them on top, whereas a strong partnership will put them out of the contest.

08 Apr, 22:01 (IST)

Out! Lockie Ferguson pumps his fist. The speedster has struck on the second ball. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's poor runs continue this season. Two quick wickets for PBKS, and they are back in the contest. Ruturaj Gaikwad c Shashank Singh b Lockie Ferguson 1(3)

08 Apr, 21:56 (IST)

Out! Glenn Maxwell gets the first break wicket for the Punjab Kings, and Chennai Super Kings opener Rachin Ravindra departs after scoring 36 runs. PBKS were in search of a desperate wicket, and Maxwell has provided them. Rachin Ravindra st Prabhsimran Singh b Glenn Maxwell 36(23)

08 Apr, 21:45 (IST)

A fantastic start by the Chennai Super Kings openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. Both left-handers have smacked the poor deliveries towards the boundary. The openers have kept the scoreboard ticking, which has put Punjab Kings under some pressure. The hosts are in search of a desperate wicket.

08 Apr, 21:33 (IST)

Welcome back to the chase! Chennai Super Kings will be under pressure as their batters have failed to score runs. All eyes will be on Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will aim for a few wickets, which will put pressure on the five-time champions.

08 Apr, 21:13 (IST)

Unbelievable batting performance by the Punjab Kings. Chennai Super Kings have been bullied by Shashank Singh and Priyansh Arya in the middle overs. After reducing the Punjab unit to 83/5 at one stage. CSK have managed to give up 219 in 20 overs. This sums up CSK's performance this season. A fantastic maiden IPL hundred by Priyansh Arya and was followed by a blistering unbeaten half-century from Shashank Singh. This will be a record chase for a CSK team who have struggled to chase in IPL 2025. 

08 Apr, 20:54 (IST)

CSK are under the pump! Priyansh Arya's blistering century, followed by a late assault from Shashank Singh, has put the host on top. Punjab Kings will be happier as they have crossed the 170-run mark. The hosts will aim for a strong finish with Shashank and Marco Jansen on the crease.

08 Apr, 20:38 (IST)

Out! End of a memorable knock by Priyansh Arya. Even CSK fans would have enjoyed his innings. A superb show by the youngster. Noor Ahmad gets the big fish as Arya departs after smashing 103 runs off 42 deliveries. Vijay Shankar takes an easy catch at the long-on region. Priyansh Arya's innings has put the hosts in a decent position. Priyansh Arya c Vijay Shankar b Noor Ahmad 103(42)

08 Apr, 20:34 (IST)

Century! Take a bow, young man! Maiden Indian Premier League century for Priyansh Arya. The explosive batter came in with a clear plan, picked his spots and then hammered the CSK bowlers all over the park. He had some reputation and now has showcased his class on the biggest stage. Those who don't know --- Priyansh has smashed six sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League. A dominant knock by the youngster which has put his side on top.

08 Apr, 20:29 (IST)

Fantastic innings by Priyansh Arya. He has been on fire from the ball one. The youngster has showcased his wide range of shots today. Has put CSK under pressure despite the five-time champions taking regular wickets. Looks like he will smash his maiden hundred in the IPL.

08 Apr, 20:16 (IST)

Out! Fantastic catch from Ravi Ashwin, and he is pumped up! Two in the over for the veteran. The carrom ball has worked against Glenn Maxwell, who departs after scoring one run. PBKS are in deep trouble as they have lost five batters inside the first 10 overs. Glenn Maxwell c and b Ravichandran Ashwin 1(2)

08 Apr, 20:12 (IST)

Out! Ravi Ashwin gets the first wicket of the match. Nehal Wadhera gets back after scoring nine runs. Another batter departed in a bid to play an expensive shot. A simple catch from MS Dhoni behind the wicket as CSK continues to take wickets at regular intervals. Nehal Wadhera c MS Dhoni b Ravichandran Ashwin 9(7)

08 Apr, 20:05 (IST)

Fifty! Maiden Indian Premier League fifty for Priyansh Arya. The explosive opener has shown his range of strokes in his debut IPL season, but today he has really flourished. With wickets falling from the other end, Priyansh continued to smack bowlers. A superb knock by the youngster.

08 Apr, 19:59 (IST)

Out! Wickets continue to fall in the powerplay for the host. Khaleel Ahmed gets the second wicket of the match, and Marcus Stoinis departs for a low score. Khaleel is off for a celebratory run. Marcus Stoinis c Conway b Khaleel Ahmed 4(7)

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Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Live Score Updates: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to host the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the high-voltage Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match. The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match is being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. You can check the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard here. Punjab Kings started their campaign on a strong note. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab-based franchise has secured two games out of three outings. PBKS suffered a defeat against the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals, at the very same stadium in Chandigarh. This was their first loss in the IPL 2025. PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction, IPL 2025: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings.

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK, on the other hand, are having a poor run in the IPL 2025 season. The five-time champions have only won one match against the Mumbai Indians and suffered three consecutive defeats. The Gaikwad-led side is languishing in ninth place, and a loss against the Punjab Kings will make things worse for them. PBKS are among the most balanced sides in this IPL. PBKS perhaps misread the conditions in their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals, which cost them the match.

PBKS ended up conceding their first 200-plus total in Mullanpur. CSK, on the other hand, have looked completely out of sorts. The five-time champions have conceded over 180 runs in three games, bowling first on slowish pitches. The Gaikwad-led side has struggled to score runs and has failed to chase down the target in IPL 2025. PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 Preview: Key Battles, H2H, Impact Players and More About Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Indian Premier League Season 18 Match 22.

Squads:

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

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