No rush. Just control. Even after losing wickets, they never let the game drift. One batter kept attacking while the other held things together.

Priyansh Arya gave them the perfect start, going all out in the powerplay. When he fell, Prabhsimran Singh picked up the pace and kept the scoreboard moving. Then came Cooper Connolly, quietly building the innings and keeping things steady and just when it mattered most, captain Shreyas Iyer stepped up with a composed fifty to seal the deal. The key? Their top order delivered.

All four main batters crossed 35 and more importantly, they did it at a strong strike rate, never allowing pressure to creep in.

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