Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) | 03-Apr-2026 07:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
CSK 209/5 (20)
PBKS 210/5 (18.4)
Punjab Kings won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis* | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| Shashank Singh | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 233.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshul Kamboj* | 3.4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 11.73 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 13.5 |
Last Wicket:Nehal Wadhera c Noor Ahmad b Matt Henry 10(9) - 186/5 in 17.1 ov.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Chennai Super Kings — Innings 1 (209/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) c Prabhsimran Singh b Xavier Bartlett | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) c Nehal Wadhera b Yuzvendra Chahal | 28 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 | |
| Ayush Mhatre c Yuzvendra Chahal b Vijaykumar Vyshak | 73 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 169.77 | |
| Shivam Dube not out | 45 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Kartik Sharma lbw b Marco Jansen | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Sarfaraz Khan c Nehal Wadhera b Vijaykumar Vyshak | 32 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 266.67 | |
| Prashant Veer not out | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 15 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 209 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.2 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Ruturaj Gaikwad | 14 | 12 |
| Ayush Mhatre & Ruturaj Gaikwad | 96 | 55 |
| Ayush Mhatre & Shivam Dube | 13 | 8 |
| Kartik Sharma & Shivam Dube | 7 | 7 |
| Sarfaraz Khan & Shivam Dube | 38 | 18 |
| Prashant Veer & Shivam Dube | 41 | 20 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 1.6 | 14 |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 11.1 | 110 |
| 3 | Ayush Mhatre | 12.3 | 123 |
| 4 | Kartik Sharma | 13.4 | 130 |
| 5 | Sarfaraz Khan | 16.4 | 168 |
Punjab Kings — Innings 2 (210/5 in 18.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya b Matt Henry | 39 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 354.55 | |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) run out (Sarfaraz Khan/Ruturaj Gaikwad) | 43 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 126.47 | |
| Cooper Connolly c Matt Henry b Anshul Kamboj | 36 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 163.64 | |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) c Rahul Chahar b Anshul Kamboj | 50 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 172.41 | |
| Nehal Wadhera c Noor Ahmad b Matt Henry | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Shashank Singh not out | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 233.33 | |
| Marcus Stoinis not out | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 300 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 210 | 5 wkts, 18.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 13.5 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3.4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 11.7 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya & Prabhsimran Singh | 61 | 26 |
| Cooper Connolly & Prabhsimran Singh | 33 | 27 |
| Cooper Connolly & Shreyas Iyer | 32 | 18 |
| Nehal Wadhera & Shreyas Iyer | 59 | 31 |
| Nehal Wadhera & Shashank Singh | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Shashank Singh | 24 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priyansh Arya | 4.2 | 61 |
| 2 | Prabhsimran Singh | 8.5 | 95 |
| 3 | Cooper Connolly | 11.5 | 127 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | 16.6 | 186 |
| 5 | Nehal Wadhera | 17.1 | 186 |
Match Info
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Time | 03-Apr-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai |
| Seating Capacity | 50000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (CSK vs PBKS)
Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings in a thrilling match on 03-Apr-2026 in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report for CSK vs PBKS Match 7 Match
The MA Chidambaram stadium is generally known for his balanced conditions with slightly better support to the Spinners. The batters do enjoy batting on this surface however as the match proceeds , the spinners gets their grip better.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Chennai, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 83% humidity and 16.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Chennai Super Kings is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Punjab Kings remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Chennai Super Kings will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Punjab Kings will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Chennai Super Kings batting and Punjab Kings bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Chennai Super Kings showcase its strengths, or will Punjab Kings pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 03-Apr-2026 to find out the answer!
