Overview
- Priyansh Arya's 42-ball 103, the second-fastest IPL century by an uncapped player, secured Punjab Kings an 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings on April 8.
- Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 standings on April 9 after defeating Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs, driven by Sai Sudharsan's 82 and Prasidh Krishna's 3/24.
- Chennai Super Kings' ongoing struggles were highlighted by fielding errors, including multiple dropped catches that allowed Punjab to post 219/6.
- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer praised Arya's fearless batting as a template for the team's aggressive approach moving forward.
- Cricket analysts, including Navjot Sidhu, compared Arya to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin, predicting a bright future for the young star.