In an exciting IPL 2025 match, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK)  by 18 runs. After winning the toss, Punjab chose to bat first but had a poor start. Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer got out early, and by the time the score was 83, five players were already back in the pavilion.

Then came the turning point, when young and uncapped Priyansh Arya played an outstanding inning. The elegant left-hand batter smashed a century in just 39 balls and scored 103 runs with 7 fours and 9 sixes. This brilliant inning also helped him to etch his name into the history books by becoming the fastest Indian debutant player to score a century in the IPL. Shashank Singh also played a steady knock of 52 not out, and Marco Jansen added a quick 34 runs. Thanks to their efforts, Punjab ended with a strong total of 219/6 in 20 overs. Khaleel Ahmed and Ashwin took two wickets each for CSK.

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CSK failed to chase down the target 

Chasing 220, CSK started well. Openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway gave the team a solid start with a 59-run partnership. Ravindra scored 37 runs before getting stumped. After that, Ruturaj Gaikwad got out for just 1 run. Conway and Shivam Dube then kept the hopes alive with a good partnership. Conway scored a half-century, while Dube hit 42 runs. But once Dube got bowled in the 16th over, things started going downhill for CSK.

MS Dhoni came to the crease and hit a couple of sixes, but Punjab bowlers kept things tight. Conway retired hurt as he looked tired and struggled to run. In the last two overs, CSK needed 43 runs but couldn’t make it. Dhoni got out on the first ball of the final over, and Punjab Kings secured a well-deserved win.

Twitter reactions after PBKS wins 22th match of IPL 2025

 

Let's laugh at Thala Paglu CSK fans 😂😂😂#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/Rr6SLd5rcl

— DHONIsm🦁💛 (@Dhonism0007) April 8, 2025

 

Not gonna defend this,
Batting ❌
Bowling ❌
Fielding ❌
CSK deserves trolling #CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/dBiRjEPbQ5

— Chai_Sutta (@Chai_SuttaGuy) April 8, 2025

 

#CSKvsPBKS
Hardik and Ruturaj in parallel universe 🥲 pic.twitter.com/HUw9pCBMRM

— Paapi Gudiya😎 (@epic_meme00) April 8, 2025

 

PBKS vs CSK IN THE LAST 7 MATCHES:

- PBKS beat CSK.
- PBKS beat CSK.
- PBKS beat CSK.
- PBKS beat CSK.
- PBKS beat CSK.
- CSK beat PBKS.
- PBKS beat CSK.

Wake up PBKS Nation ♥️🦁🔥 pic.twitter.com/5qr3OVLKP9

— ジャスティン (@Justin_offcl) April 8, 2025

 

SRH lost 4
MI lost 4
CSK lost 3

MI and SRH fans to CSK after PBKS posted 220.. "ra ra ra ra pakkana kurcho" 😂#PBKSvCSK #PBKSvsCSK pic.twitter.com/1WZmyJHEXP

— Shashank (@Shashank97says) April 8, 2025

 

PBKS won the match won by 18 runs! #PBKS #CSKvsPBKS #PBKSvsCSK pic.twitter.com/Y4AWp7YTdt

— KOTH Gaming (@KOTHGaming_) April 8, 2025

 

CSK Bangladesh Ki Jese Khel Rhi Hai Match Jeetne Ki Koi Iccha Hi Nhi Hai 😂😂🤣#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/LcMx87Kn8V

— chacha (@meme_kalakar) April 8, 2025

 

Pathirana papam kummesaru 😂😂#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/KK7fFJOBdg

— DUSTY (@Dustytweetz_) April 8, 2025

 

Meme becomes real 😭😭😭

Irundhalum intent oda paakurathu nimathiya iruku 😭😭😭#CSKvsPBKS #PBKSvsCSK #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/GBptYI4Sls

— Dharshana (@Dharsh_2020) April 8, 2025

 

Let's Laugh at CSK 😂🥺#PBKSvCSK #CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/hlt8UNMpIc

— Rcbian Blood (@ObroyMausam) April 8, 2025

 

CSK in last over be like#PBKS #cskvspbks pic.twitter.com/wYyr1BYuFI

— Cric_ zero (@NviiiJ25409) April 8, 2025

 

Both teams have tried to lose this game and yet!!!! #PBKSvsCSK pic.twitter.com/5b5Ax6TID5

— AAD!3 💟💜 (@1_3Aadz) April 8, 2025

 

CSK* turned into a punching bag by Punjab kings.#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/DZ9teF6iD5

— Bruce Wayne (@ictfan12_) April 8, 2025

 

Sorry not sorry 😷👀#sarcasm #PBKSvCSK #CSKvPBKS #CSK #PBKS #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/XRDM4SvKc2

— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) April 8, 2025