LIVE | CSK 145/4 (15) | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, IPL 2026: Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube Key For Final Flourish
✍️ Written by: Vishal Pushkar
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, IPL 2026: CSK host PBKS in a high-stakes Match 7 at Chepauk. As Punjab holds a 6-1 recent record over Chennai, the five-time champions face a steep climb to secure their first points of IPL 2026.
IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad informed of one change in the match – Prashant Veer comes in for Matthew Short. While PBKS have made no change in the XI from the previous match.
This is Chennai’s initial home match of the season, marking a return to their stronghold. However, it also revisits the concern that has hovered over the franchise throughout the season: can CSK endure the initial weeks without MS Dhoni? Currently, it appears to be quite disorganized. This evening presents them with an opportunity to reverse the situation.
CSK and PBKS have faced off in 32 IPL games, with both sides securing 16 victories apiece. This establishes it as the most evenly-matched rivalry in IPL history.
Nonetheless, recent performances strongly support Punjab. In the previous five encounters, PBKS has secured 4 victories while CSK has managed just 1 win. Chennai has managed to win only 1 of the 7 meetings with Punjab since 2022
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Players:
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed
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- 20:40 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: CSK 125/3 (13)
Ayush Mhatre’s innings finally come to rest. He falls for a well-made 73 off 43 balls. Kartik Sharma is the new batter along with the senior pro Shivam Dube in the middle. For CSK to reach a fighting total, one of them has to stay till the end,
- 01:57 (IST) 04 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: CSK 118/2 (12)
Chahal, who removed Ruturaj Gaikwad, had a chance to remove Ayush Mhatre in the line-up as well, but to no avail. He is continuing to make the most of the chances provided to him.
- 01:49 (IST) 04 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: CSK 110/1 (10)
Exactly at 10 overs, the run rate stands at 11 an over. Ayush Mhatre is entertaining the Chennai crowd with his batting. Ruturaj Gaikwad will face Chahal in the start of his third over.
- 01:42 (IST) 04 Apr 2026
LIVE | CSK 94/1 (9) | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, IPL 2026
Ayush Mhatre has been a revelation in this innings. Excellent intent from the young batter. Chahal has been asked to continue from one end. Gaikwad, on the other hand, is ensuring that he gives the strike back to Mhatre.
- 01:32 (IST) 04 Apr 2026
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: CSK 71/1 (7)
CSK batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ayush Mhatre are going at a great strike-rate to keep the scorecard moving swiftly. Chahal has been introduced in the attack. Mhatre is approaching his half century.
