08/04Result
22nd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, Apr 8 2025
PBKS won by 18 runs
Player of the Match
Priyansh AryaPunjab Kings
08/04Result
22nd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, Apr 8 2025
PBKS won by 18 runs
Player of the Match
Priyansh AryaPunjab Kings

END OF OVER:
20 | 12 Runs | PBKS: 219/6 | RR: 10.95

  • Shashank Singh52 (36b)
  • Marco Jansen34 (19b)
  • Matheesha Pathirana4-0-52-0
  • Khaleel Ahmed4-0-45-2

Zaheer: "Priyansh Arya's knock reminded me of Paul Valthaty -- an amazing innings from the young lad!"

9:07pm That was a strange innings. Five of the top six fell for single-digit scores. But the one who didn't lit up Mullanpur like very few have. Ever. He began his innings with a six and even though he was dropped off the second ball he faced, he kept swinging and he kept smashing the ball to all parts. He was helped along the way with another dropped catch, but the quality of his stroke-play, plus the purity of his ball-striking was a sight to behold. Jansen and Shashank, who bagged a half-century himself, later ensured that Arya's work was not undone, and PBKS have a massive total on the board.

CSK were very inconsistent. And not for the first time this season. They picked up three in the powerplay but also conceded 75. Then, Ashwin nabbed two in quick succession but CSK could not capitalize. Their fielding and catching was severely under-par. Gaikwad's captaincy also left plenty to be desired, and they now have a mountain to climb in yet another run-chase. History is against CSK, but crazier things have happened in this sport and in this league. Join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Priyansh Arya: I am not very expressive, but I am feeling very good. After the last match, he (Shreyas) told me to back my strength and play the way I want. I was thinking that if I got the ball in my slot, I would hit it for six. I want to express myself and not get bogged down (while batting). (On the pitch) The ball is coming on nicely. It is not turning much. We have to bowl in good areas and take as many wickets as we can in the powerplay.

19.6
3
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, 3 runs, full outside off. Shashank gets his hands through the ball and drills it past extra cover. Noor comes around from long off, puts in the slide and seems to save a single. Shashank, either way, gets to his fifty, and PBKS finish with 219!

Last ball coming up

Frank: "I have not seen any other team that struggles to take wickets, not giving the full quota for 2 consecutive matches to the purple cap holder." -- Gaikwad's captaincy has been a little perplexing...

19.5
1
Pathirana to Jansen, 1 run, back of a length wide outside off. Jansen initially shapes for the scoop but has to then change his stroke because of how wide it was. Gets an inside edge and Dhoni gets his left paw to it to keep it to a single
19.4
6
Pathirana to Jansen, SIX, clean as a whistle! Slower ball on a fullish length on off stump. Drops on Jansen late but he continues with his swing. Full extension of those long levers and he slams this over the bowler's head!

Anjum kabir: "Calculated attack for recognized batters to play all overs!!"

19.3
1
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, 1 run, low full toss on middle and leg. Shashank has a swish at it and jams it off the inside edge into his pads. The ball rolls away into the off side for a single
19.2
0
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, no run, length ball fired across the batter outside off. Shashank shuffles across, looking for the scoop but only ends up nutmegging himself
19.2
1w
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, 1 wide, attempted leg-stump yorker that slides down leg. Shashank does not get bat on it and the umpire has no qualms in calling it a wide
19.1
0
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, no run, off-pace on a back of a length outside off. Shashank tries to smash that into the mountains and only grabs a handful of fresh air

END OF OVER:
19 | 14 Runs | PBKS: 207/6 | RR: 10.89

  • Shashank Singh48 (32b)
  • Marco Jansen27 (17b)
  • Khaleel Ahmed4-0-45-2
  • Matheesha Pathirana3-0-40-0
18.6
1
Ahmed to Shashank Singh, 1 run, low full toss on leg stump. Shashank moves across his stumps and tucks it off his toes towards deep backward square leg
18.5
4
Ahmed to Shashank Singh, FOUR, right in the gap, and Shashank is not relenting! Slot ball on leg stump. Shashank gets his front foot out of the way and whips it between long on and deep mid wicket!
18.4
1
Ahmed to Jansen, 1 run, into the blockhole on leg stump. Jansen jams down on it and digs it out towards long on
18.3
2
Ahmed to Jansen, 2 runs, fullish on leg stump. Jansen plants his front foot, uses his wrists and flicks it on the bounce to deep mid wicket
18.2
4
Ahmed to Jansen, FOUR, streaky, but they all count! Slower bumper just outside off. Jansen has a massive swipe across the line and the ball skews off the leading edge, beating short third to his left!
18.1
2lb
Ahmed to Jansen, 2 leg byes, back of a length delivery that pitches a mile outside leg. Skips off and raps Jansen on the pads, perhaps on leg stump. Khaleel appeals as the ball rolls towards backward point. Choudhary fires a needless throw at the bowler's end and they concede another

Amith: "Can PBKS sub out a batter that's already gotten out and get another one?" -- They can, but looks unlikely now with just two overs remaining. Khaleel to bowl the 19th

END OF OVER:
18 | 11 Runs | PBKS: 193/6 | RR: 10.72

  • Marco Jansen20 (13b)
  • Shashank Singh43 (30b)
  • Matheesha Pathirana3-0-40-0
  • Noor Ahmad3-0-32-1
17.6
1
Pathirana to Jansen, 1 run, banged into the track outside off, as a response to Jansen advancing. He gets under it but does not get any sort of power into the stroke. Spoons it over backward point for a single
17.5
1
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, 1 run, did Shashank hit it? If not, he might be in trouble here! Full toss on middle and leg. Tails in a little and Shashank seems to get an inside edge before the ball strikes him on the pad. CSK go upstairs because, well, why not. Clear inside edge and our original suspicion has been confirmed. Decision stays, and CSK lose a review!
17.4
1
Pathirana to Jansen, 1 run, right into the blockhole on middle and off. Jansen gets his bat down in time and the ball skews off the toe-end behind square on the leg side
17.3
1
Pathirana to Shashank Singh, 1 run, full just outside off. Shashank plants his front foot and drills it down the ground towards long off
17.2
1
Pathirana to Jansen, 1 run, searing in-swinging yorker on leg stump. Jansen jams down on it and squeezes it out towards long on

Pathirana pulls out of his run-up late. And we will go again

17.1
6
Pathirana to Jansen, SIX, taxi, where are you?! Right in the slot on middle and leg, and Jansen, once he has made connection, does not even look to see where that has flown. Free extension of the arms and that went soaring over long on!

Pathirana to bowl the 18th. PBKS ticking along towards 210, at least

END OF OVER:
17 | 12 Runs | PBKS: 182/6 | RR: 10.70

  • Marco Jansen11 (9b)
  • Shashank Singh41 (28b)
  • Noor Ahmad3-0-32-1
  • Matheesha Pathirana2-0-29-0
16.6
1
Noor Ahmad to Jansen, 1 run, back of a length on leg stump. Jansen walks well across his stumps and swipes it towards deep backward square leg. Khaleel does nice work on the fence and keeps it to a single
16.5
1
Noor Ahmad to Shashank Singh, 1 run, back of a length just outside off. Shashank opens up his stance and hacks it on the bounce to long on
16.4
2
Noor Ahmad to Shashank Singh, 2 runs, oh my - this is going to bring down rain! And dropped by CSK - dear, oh dear! Googly on a length on the stumps. Shashank has a huge swipe across the line and skies it. Ravindra runs in from deep mid wicket, settles under it and then shells it. CSK cannot catch a break. Or a chance...
16.3
6
Noor Ahmad to Shashank Singh, SIX, dispatched! That is a woeful delivery. A half-tracker outside off that had Noor's toe-nails in danger for a while. Shashank stands tall and thumps it over wide long off!
16.2
1
Noor Ahmad to Jansen, 1 run, angled across on a length just outside off. Jansen has a slog across the line and toe-ends it towards extra cover

CSK need Noor to strike here

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WktRunsPlayers
1st61DP ConwayR Ravindra
2nd1DP ConwayRD Gaikwad
3rd89DP ConwayS Dube
4th20MS DhoniDP Conway
5th21MS DhoniRA Jadeja
6th9RA JadejaV Shankar