CSK vs PBKS Match Preview:
Chennai Super Kings are set to face Punjab Kings in the 7th match of the TATA IPL 2026. The match will begin at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium.
CSK had a disappointing start to the tournament, losing their first match against RR by 8 wickets. CSK was bowled out for a modest total of 127 runs. Chennai expected a better performance from their key players against Punjab.
Meanwhile, PBKS defeated GT by 3 wickets to secure their first win. Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 72* off 44 balls. CSK currently sits in last place, whereas PBKS holds 5th place. In this match, CSK will aim to bounce back and secure their first win in front of their home crowd.
CSK vs PBKS Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: CSK vs PBKS
- Date: 3rd April. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Chennai Weather Report:
- Temperature: 28-29 C
- Rain Chances: 1%
- Humidity: 79%
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
Team CSK Form
CSK Recent Form: L, W, L, W, L
Team PBKS Form
PBKS Recent Form: W, L, W, L, W
Head-to-Head:
| CSK Won | 3 |
| PBKS Won | 7 |
| NR | 0 |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium offers a balanced surface. This venue has hosted 90 IPL matches, and the pitch has usually been balanced; however, high scores were witnessed on this ground during the World Cup. Spinners also get help from the surface in the 2nd half.
- Win Batting First: 57%
- Win Bowling First: 42%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (59%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 163
- Average 2nd Innings: 150
Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.
CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings Probable 11:
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings Probable 11:
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Top Picks from Chennai Super Kings
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Sanju Samson | WK | 6(7), 89(46), 89(42) |
| Shivam Dube | AR | 6(4), 28(8), 43(25) |
| Anshul Kamboj | BOWL | 2-27, 1-51, 2-16 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | BAT | 6(11), 0(19), 46(69) |
Top Picks from Punjab Kings
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Cooper Connolly | AR | 72(44), 3(4), 11(8) |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | BOWL | 2-28, 0-23, 2-40 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | BOWL | 3-34, 3-28, 0-61 |
| Marco Jansen | AR | 1-20, 55(30), 4-22 |
CSK vs PBKS Today Match Prediction - IPL 2026, 7th Match Who Will Win?
CSK vs PBKS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Sanju Samson | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Marco Jansen |
CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | Sanju Samson |
| GL Captain Choice | Prabhsimran Singh |
| Punt Picks | Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-2-4-3 |
Match Prediction - Who Will Win
Chennai Super Kings have the advantage of home ground; however, head-to-head statistics favour PBKS in this contest. Additionally, Punjab Kings have a strong batting lineup and experienced bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win.
Disclaimer:This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.