IPL, CSK vs PBKS Today Match: Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026. Chennai Super Kings made one change, bringing in Prashant Veer in place of Matthew Short, while Punjab Kings have fielded an unchanged XI.

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said the decision to bowl was influenced by the fresh nature of the surface and the opportunity to assess conditions early. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad indicated that the pitch appears dry and is unlikely to change much over the course of the match.