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Priyansh Arya’s Record Century Leads PBKS to Victory Over CSK

Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs as Arya's 42-ball ton set a new benchmark for uncapped players in IPL history.

Lucknow Super Giants' Digvesh Rathi celebrates after taking the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens
Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni plays a shot during the match against Punjab Kings
Priyansh Arya scored a match-winning century for PBKS against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday
Riyan Parag argued with the umpire after getting dismissed.

Overview

  • Priyansh Arya scored a blistering 103 off 42 balls, tying for the fourth-fastest IPL century and the fastest by an uncapped player.
  • Punjab Kings posted a formidable total of 219/6 after electing to bat, with contributions from Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen in the lower order.
  • Chennai Super Kings fell short in their chase, managing 201/5 despite strong performances from Devon Conway and Shivam Dube.
  • CSK's fielding lapses, including multiple dropped catches, were highlighted as a key factor in their fourth consecutive loss this season.
  • Former players and experts, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, lauded Arya's performance, with comparisons to Indian cricket legends and calls for his inclusion in the national team.