Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Live Cricket Score and Updates: The high-octane drama of IPL 2026 shifts to the shores of the Bay of Bengal as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium today, April 3. This encounter marks a critical early-season test for both squads.
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, is seeking redemption in front of their home crowd after a tough 8-wicket loss to the Rajasthan Royals in their opener.
Conversely, the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings arrive with massive momentum following a clinical 3-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans. While the all-time head-to-head record is deadlocked at 16-16, Punjab has dominated recent history, winning four of their last five meetings. With Chennai's spin-heavy arsenal featuring Noor Ahmad, going up against Punjab's pace battery of Arshdeep Singh and Xavier Bartlett, fans are in for a tactical masterclass at the newly renovated "Anbu Den."
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026: Date, Timing and Location
The match between CSK and PBKS will be played today (April 3, 2026) at M. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026: Where to Watch Live Streaming
In India, fans can watch match live exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website. For those watching on TV, the match is available on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and regional language channels like Star Sports Tamil and Telugu).
CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026: Weather and Pitch Report
Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will be hot and humid today, with high dew likely in the second innings. The newly renovated pitch offers consistent bounce and pace, favouring batters while still providing a tactical edge for spinners before dew sets in.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026: Probable Playing 11
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry.
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak/Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chennai Super Kings vs PBKS 2026: Head to Head
The rivalry is perfectly balanced at 16-16 over 32 matches. However, Punjab holds a recent psychological edge, winning seven of their last eight encounters and their last three trips to Chepauk.
Chennai Super Kings vs PBKS 2026:Squad
Punjab Kings: 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: 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