Chennai Super Kings will look to bounce back from a disappointing start to their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign when they face Punjab Kings on Friday, April 3, at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Playing in front of their home crowd, CSK will need a strong performance against an in-form PBKS side coming off a thrilling win in their opener against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. However, will rain impact today's match? Let's find out below
Chennai Super Kings are currently at the bottom of the table after losing their opening match to Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets. CSK were bowled out for just 127 runs, with both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson scoring only six runs each. Jamie Overton provided some resistance with a solid 43 off 36 balls, setting a record for the highest score by a CSK batter at No. 8 or lower surpassing MS Dhoni in the list.
During the chase, CSK had no answers to Rajasthan's young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed a blistering 50 off just 15 balls, the third-fastest in IPL history, as RR chased down the target in just 12.1 overs.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, come into this game with confidence. They restricted Gujarat Titans to 162/6, with Vijaykumar Vyshak starring with the ball (3/34), while Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Shubman Gill yet again in IPL encounters. Chasing 163, PBKS faced a brief collapse but debutant Cooper Connolly held his nerve, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls to guide his team to a 3-wicket victory with five balls to spare.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Details
Match: CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 7
Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
Broadcast: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
CSK vs PBKS Weather Report:
According to the latest forecast by Accu Weather, there is no threat of rain during the CSK vs PBKS match at the M. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The conditions are expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 28-30°C during the match and humidity close to 75-80%. The sky will remain partly cloudy, and while there may be some cloud cover, it is unlikely to impact play. Overall, it looks like a full, uninterrupted match with typical Chennai conditions, where humidity could play a role, especially in the second innings.
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