Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to play against last season’s finalists Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK had a tough season in IPL 2025, finishing at the bottom of the table. They started this year with a defeat to Rajasthan Royals.
In contrast, Punjab Kings (PBKS) began their season with a hard-fought win against the Gujarat Titans. Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS managed to secure a victory despite a shaky middle-order performance. Punjab Kings have had the upper hand in recent encounters with CSK, winning six out of their last seven matches.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly balanced, with both CSK and PBKS winning 16 matches each out of 32 played. CSK won the first-ever clash in April 2008, while PBKS emerged victorious in their most recent meeting in April 2025. The match is scheduled for Friday, April 3, at 7:30 PM IST at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Where to watch: The CSK vs PBKS match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.
