IPL 2025 Match Recap
April 8, 2025 • PCA Stadium, Mohali
Batting First
20.0 overs
Top Scorer
Priyansh Arya (103)
Best Bowler
Deepak Chahar (2/41)
Chasing 220
20.0 overs
Top Scorer
Ruturaj Gaikwad (63)
Best Bowler
Kagiso Rabada (1/27)
Player of the Match
Top Batting Performances
Standout batting performances from the match
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Punjab Kings | 103 | 42 | 11 | 6 | 245.24 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai | 63 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 161.54 |
| Shivam Dube | Chennai | 42 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 190.91 |
| Liam Livingstone | Punjab Kings | 34 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 170.00 |
Top Bowling Performances
Standout bowling performances from the match
| Player | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | Chennai | 4 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Kagiso Rabada | Punjab Kings | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Rahul Chahar | Punjab Kings | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
Team Comparison
Run Distribution
Match Highlights
- Priyansh Arya smashed a blazing century (103 runs off just 42 balls)
- Arya reached his fifty in just 20 balls and his century in 38 balls
- Punjab Kings scored over 60 runs in the powerplay (first 6 overs)
- Gaikwad scored a fluent 63 off 39 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes
- Shivam Dube played a quick-fire knock of 42 off 22 balls
- Punjab's bowlers bowled smartly in the death overs
What went right for Punjab Kings?
- • Early attack: They made the most of the powerplay scoring over 60 runs
- • Priyansh Arya's knock: One of the best innings of IPL 2025 so far
- • Bowling under pressure: Punjab's bowlers didn't panic and stuck to their plans
What cost Chennai the match?
- • Lack of wickets: They couldn't break the opening stand early
- • Slow middle overs: After Gaikwad's dismissal, their scoring slowed down
- • No big finisher: While Dube tried his best, there wasn't a big finisher to close the game
Fan Reactions
Fans on social media were full of praise for Priyansh Arya's innings. Many called it a "coming-of-age performance" for the youngster. Hashtags like #AryaStorm and #PunjabKings were trending on Twitter and Instagram during and after the game.
Points Table Impact
Punjab Kings moved up the IPL 2025 table with this win. Their net run rate also improved due to the strong batting display.
Chennai Super Kings remain mid-table and will need back-to-back wins to stay in playoff contention.
Next Matches
Punjab Kings will be boosted by this win and will look to carry momentum in their next fixture.
Chennai Super Kings will need to relook at their bowling combinations and finishing options.