IPL Live Cricket Score As of April 08, 2025, I can provide you with a synthesized report for the TATA IPL 2025 22nd match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), based on available real-time context from web sources and posts on X. Since the match is happening today, this report reflects the latest updates up to 11:17 PM PDT, assuming the match has concluded given the time difference with India (IST being 12.5 hours ahead).
Match Overview
- Date: April 08, 2025
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Teams: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Match Number: 22nd Match, IPL 2025
- Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first.
Punjab Kings Innings
IPL Live Cricket Score PBKS set a formidable target, largely thanks to an explosive performance by Priyansh Arya. The innings unfolded as follows:
- Powerplay: PBKS reached 75/3 after the first 6 overs, showcasing aggressive batting despite losing early wickets.
- Priyansh Arya’s Heroics: Arya smashed a sensational century, scoring 103 off just 42 balls. His knock included five sixes in six balls at one point, and he reached his hundred in 39 balls—making it the fourth-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest by an uncapped player. He was eventually dismissed for 103.
- Shashank Singh’s Contribution: Shashank Singh played a crucial supporting role, finishing with an unbeaten half-century (exact runs around 50+), helping PBKS cross the 200-run mark.
- Total: PBKS posted 219/6 in their 20 overs, a challenging score on the Mullanpur surface, which was noted as the highest-ever IPL total at this venue up to that point.
Chennai Super Kings Innings
IPL Live Cricket Score CSK’s chase was a mix of resilience and late drama but ultimately fell short:
- Early Stability: Openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra provided a solid start. By the end of the powerplay, CSK were at 61/1 after Ravindra’s departure for 36, stumped off the bowling of a PBKS spinner (likely Yuzvendra Chahal or Harpreet Brar).
- Middle Overs: Conway anchored the innings with a well-made fifty (reaching it by the 10th over), while Shivam Dube contributed a quick 30 off 18 balls, including CSK’s first six of the innings in the 10th over. However, the required run rate kept climbing. At 7.2 overs, CSK were 62/2 after losing captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to Lockie Ferguson.
- Dropped Chances: Conway survived two dropped catches in the 12th over off Marco Jansen, but CSK couldn’t fully capitalize.
- Late Drama: With 59 needed off the last 18 balls, MS Dhoni joined Conway. Conway, on 69, was controversially retired out amidst a Dhoni blitz (two sixes in the over). Dhoni scored 27 off 12 balls but was dismissed by Yash Thakur in the 19th over with CSK at 192/5.
- Final Score: CSK finished at 201/5 (or 6, depending on exact wickets), falling 18 runs short of the 220-run target.
Key Performances
- Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya (103 off 42 balls) for his match-defining century.
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- PBKS Bowling: Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, and Yash Thakur took key wickets, with Thakur dismissing Dhoni at a critical juncture.
- CSK Batting: Devon Conway (69 retired out) and MS Dhoni (27 off 12) were the standout performers in a losing cause.
Match Summary
PBKS secured an 18-run victory, ending CSK’s hopes of a comeback after their opening win of the season against Mumbai Indians. This loss marked CSK’s fourth consecutive defeat in TATA IPL 2025, highlighting struggles in their batting lineup, particularly in chasing big totals (a streak of failing to chase 180+ since 2019 continued). For PBKS, the win marked a return to form after a loss to Rajasthan Royals, with their batting firepower—led by Arya and supported by Shashank—proving decisive. The match showcased young talent in Arya and a thrilling finish, though CSK’s late surge couldn’t overturn the early damage.
Post-Match Notes
- PBKS: Improved to 3 wins in 4 games, reinforcing their well-rounded squad.
- CSK: Slumped to 8th or 9th on the points table alongside Mumbai Indians, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad noting positives in the batting but emphasizing the need for improvement.
- Venue Record: PBKS secured only their second win at Mullanpur, ending a streak of five consecutive IPL losses there.
