PBKS vs CSK | Priyansh Arya’s majestic hundred leads Punjab to edge-of-the-seat win over Chennai

Debayan Sinha

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

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Priyansh Arya was the man of the moment and leading his side to a clinical win over CSK

Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in a thrilling clash at Mullanpur. Priyansh Arya’s explosive century, along with a key stand between Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, set the tone while Devon Conway’s fighting fifty wasn’t enough as CSK fell short in the chase.

‌After three consecutive losses, Chennai Super Kings were asked to bowl first by Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer at Mullanpur. The home side got off to a flying start, with Delhi youngster Priyansh Arya smashing 17 runs in the opening over. However, the five-time champions struck back quickly as the left-arm pace duo of Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Choudhary removed Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh respectively. Adding to Punjab’s troubles, Khaleel struck again to claim the key wicket of Marcus Stoinis. Despite the setbacks, Priyansh carried on with his aggressive approach and reached a blazing 19-ball half-century. With him and Nehal Wadhera at the crease, Punjab reached 75/3 at the end of the powerplay. Chennai continued to chip away as Ravichandran Ashwin picked up Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell in the eighth over. But the spotlight remained on Priyansh Arya, who lit up Mullanpur with a sensational century off just 39 balls and propelled the score to 151/5 in 13 overs. Although he was dismissed in the 14th over, the momentum didn’t stop there.It was then the turn of Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, who stitched a brilliant 65-run partnership. Their powerful stand helped Punjab Kings post a commanding total of 219/6, with Shashank bringing up a well-deserved half-century.

On the other hand, Chennai openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway gave their side a blazing start, racing to 39/0 in four overs while taking on Punjab pacers Yash Thakur and Arshdeep Singh. However, the tide turned when Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson removed Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad, halting the momentum. With Shivam Dube joining Conway at the crease, Chennai reached 79/2 after nine overs, maintaining a run rate close to 13. Despite the rising required rate, Conway held firm, bringing up his fifty in 37 balls as Chennai reached 139/2 in 14 overs. Punjab’s sloppy fielding didn’t help their cause, with the Dube-Conway partnership building pressure. Just as the chase was heating up, Lockie Ferguson’s slower delivery dismissed Dube in the 16th over. The crowd lit up their phones as MS Dhoni walked out at No. 5, prompting skipper Shreyas Iyer to bring in Yuzvendra Chahal for the 17th. With 59 needed off the last three overs, Dhoni smashed two sixes in the 18th to reduce it to 43 off 12. Another six and four in the 19th brought it down to 28 off the final over. But Yash Thakur held his nerve, dismissing Dhoni on the first ball and sealing an 18-run win for Punjab.

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