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Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) dominance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continued as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the latest prey on April 8. Shreyas Iyer-led team notched an 18-run win over Ruturaj Gaikwad’s CSK in a high-scoring thriller at the Mullanpur stadium, propelling themselves to the fourth position on the IPL 2025’s points table.
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Batting first, Punjab Kings’ innings was largely defined by a spectacular performance from Priyansh Arya. The left-handed young batter smashed the fastest century ever recorded against CSK in IPL history, reaching the hundred-run mark in a mere 39 balls. Shashank Singh also made a valuable contribution with a stylish unbeaten knock of 52, helping PBKS reach a total of 219 runs for the loss of six wickets.
Chasing a target of 220 runs, Chennai Super Kings struggled to gain momentum throughout their innings. Their key batsmen, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra, were dismissed early on, while Devon Conway scored a measured fifty. Although MS Dhoni hit some aggressive shots towards the end of the innings, CSK ultimately fell short of the target by 18 runs.
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Following their fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament, CSK find themselves in a difficult position, currently occupying the ninth spot on the points table with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.889. In contrast, Punjab Kings now have a total of six points, placing them among the teams with the most points so far, and they boast a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.289.
CSK will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 11 at their own fortress Chepauk stadium followed by a crucial encounter against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 14 at the Ekana cricket stadium. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an away fixture on April 12.
