Punjab Kings’ rising star Priyansh Arya smashed his second century of the 2025 IPL, showcasing his explosive batting once again. His blistering knock came off just 42 balls, anchoring Punjab’s massive total. Arya’s consistency and aggressive strokeplay have quickly made him one of the standout performers this season, playing a key role in Punjab’s latest triumph.
Fans who witnessed the clash between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings were truly in for a treat. It’s a rare spectacle to see both innings in a T20 match surpass the 200-run mark. Remarkably, all four innings across both IPL games yesterday crossed 200 runs, making it an unforgettable and action-packed day for cricket lovers.
Priyansh Arya’s electrifying innings for Punjab Kings was the standout moment of the match. Blazing his way to a century in just 39 balls, he recorded the fourth-fastest hundred in IPL history. His powerful knock broke several records and played a key role in Punjab’s record-breaking total, with solid support from Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen.
Playing at home in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings put up a commanding 219 against Chennai Super Kings. Despite a rocky start losing five wickets for just 83 runs with no batter in the top five reaching double figures the team mounted a stunning recovery. They added 136 more runs, setting a new IPL benchmark for the highest first-innings score after losing five wickets.
Shashank Singh played a crucial role alongside the in-form Priyansh Arya, putting together a rapid 71-run partnership for the sixth wicket in just 34 balls. After Arya departed with the score at 154, Marco Jansen stepped in and combined with Shashank for another 65 runs off 38 balls. Their partnerships helped Punjab Kings set a new IPL record.
Most runs after losing first 5 wickets – IPL history:
- 136 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai (2025)
- 125 – Hyderabad vs Rajasthan (2013)
- 124 – Kolkata vs Delhi (2019)
- 115 – Kolkata vs Bengaluru (2023)
Shashank’s impactful knock of 52 not only contributed to the record total but also earned him a place in the record books. It now stands as the third-highest individual score for a Punjab Kings batter at No. 7 or lower, behind Ashutosh Sharma (61 in 2024) and Irfan Pathan (60 in 2010).
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