IPL 2026, CSK vs PBKS Today Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 3, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
CSK head into the contest after a heavy defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR), which has left them at the bottom of the table with a net run rate of -4.171. PBKS, meanwhile, are coming off a confident win over Gujarat Titans (GT) and are placed fifth with two points and a positive net run rate.
Pitch Report
Recent matches at Chepauk suggest the surface has become more batting-friendly, with consistent pace and even bounce aiding stroke play. While there is some grass cover, conditions are expected to favor batters once again, with limited assistance for fast bowlers.
Weather Update
Weather conditions in Chennai are expected to be hot and humid. Day temperatures could reach 34°C, while evening conditions will remain partly cloudy with temperatures around 29–30°C. No rain is forecast during match hours.
Head-to-Head
- Total matches: 32
- Chennai Super Kings: 16
- Punjab Kings: 16
Squads:
Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis, Zakary Foulkes, Urvil Patel
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Probable XIs
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
Punjab Kings:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett
Key Players to Watch
Sanju Samson will be crucial for CSK at the top, while Shivam Dube’s power-hitting could be decisive in the middle overs. Noor Ahmad remains their key bowling weapon on a spin-friendly surface.
For PBKS, Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting stability will be vital. Youngster Priyansh Arya and all-rounder Cooper Connolly add depth, while Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal lead a strong bowling attack.
Broadcast and Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
