Tue Apr 08 15:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Arya’s Century Fuels Punjab Kings to Victory Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Mohali, India** – Priyansh Arya smashed a breathtaking century, his first ever in the IPL, to power the Punjab Kings to a commanding 219/6 against the Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter. Arya’s 103 off just 42 balls, which included a stunning fifty in only 19 balls, rescued Punjab from a precarious 83/5. Shashank Singh’s valuable half-century further contributed to the impressive total. Arya was dropped early in the innings by Khaleel Ahmed, a reprieve he capitalized on spectacularly.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni reached a landmark achievement, becoming the first wicketkeeper in IPL history to take 150 catches. However, this milestone couldn’t prevent CSK from facing a daunting chase of 220 runs. At the close of play, CSK were 47/0 after 5 overs, with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra at the crease. The match remains poised for an exciting finish. Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first.