Yesterday IPL Match Result: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer shine as Punjab Kings beat CSK
Priyansh Arya's rapid 39 and Shreyas Iyer's composed 50 guided Punjab Kings to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Chasing 210, PBKS secured their second win, reaching the target in 18. 4 overs.
CSK, meanwhile, faces pressure after losing both their opening matches.
Priyansh Arya’s explosive cameo and captain Shreyas Iyer’s composed half-century powered Punjab Kings to a resounding five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. With this victory, Punjab Kings registered their second win in as many matches and climbed to the top of the table with a net run rate of +0. 637.
Mhatre’s 73 lifts CSK to 209/5 Opting to bat first, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive 209 for five, riding on Ayush Mhatre’s impressive 73 off 43 balls. Mhatre and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) stitched together a 96-run stand for the second wicket after an early setback. Mhatre was particularly aggressive, taking apart the PBKS bowlers with a mix of power and finesse.
He raced to his fifty in just 29 balls and continued to dominate, smashing pacers and spinners alike. Despite being dropped twice, he capitalised on the reprieves before eventually falling while trying to guide Vijaykumar Vyshak. Late contributions from Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27) helped CSK collect 64 runs in the final five overs, pushing them past the 200-mark.