Tuesday's IPL doubleheader was nothing short of spectacular, filled with jaw-dropping records, electrifying performances, and edge-of-the-seat drama. Here's a concise roundup of the highlights that made these matches unforgettable.KKR vs LSG: A High-Scoring Thriller
- 470+ Runs Scored: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) posted a mammoth 238/3, while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell just 4 runs short at 234/7. It was one of the highest aggregate totals in IPL history.
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- Nicholas Pooran’s Explosive Knock:
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- Pooran smashed an unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls, hitting 8 sixes and 7 boundaries. During this innings, he became the second-fastest to reach 2000 IPL runs in terms of balls, taking just 1198 balls. Only Andre Russell achieved this milestone faster.
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- Mitchell Marsh’s Golden Run:
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- Marsh continued his dream season with a blistering 81 off 48 balls. Fun fact: From 2010-2024, Marsh had only three fifties in IPL. In 2025 alone, he has already hit four in five innings!
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- LSG’s Nail-Biting Wins Over KKR:
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- The top three narrowest victories for LSG in IPL history have all come against KKR—1 run (2023), 2 runs (2022), and now 4 runs (2025).
PBKS vs CSK: Priyansh Arya’s Historic Ton
- Priyansh Arya’s Maiden Century:
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- Arya lit up the game with a scintillating hundred off just 39 balls—the joint fourth-fastest century in IPL history and the second-fastest by an Indian. He began his innings with a six off his first ball and didn’t look back.
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- CSK’s Fielding Woes:
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- Chennai Super Kings dropped Arya during his knock, taking their tally of dropped catches this season to 12, the most by any team. This poor fielding contributed to their fourth consecutive loss.
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- Punjab Kings’ Rare Home Win:
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- PBKS secured only their second victory at this venue, making it a special night for them.
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- MS Dhoni’s Late Cameo:
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- Thala Dhoni entertained fans with a quickfire 27 off 12 balls, but CSK fell short as Punjab Kings clinched victory.
It was a day packed with highs and lows, drama, and some unforgettable moments. What a day in the IPL!
