LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard, IPL 2026: Shivam Dube Finishes With 45* Powers Super Kings To 209!
✍️ 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: Chennai Super Kings finished with 209 runs on the board in the first innings. Ayush Mhatre starred with a knock of 73 runs but it was Shivam Dube (45*) and Sarfaraz Khan (32) who provided the finishing touches to the innings.
Toss Update: 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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Live Updates
- 22:10 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Matt Henry Strikes!
After a poor start in the second innings, Matt Henry bounced back strongly as he dismissed Priyansh Arya on the second ball of his second over. The Kiwi pacer almost got a second wicket but the umpire’s call went in Prabhsimran Singh’s favour.
- 22:05 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Kamboj Goes For 12!
Anshul Kamboj replaced Matt Henry in the attack and came to bowl the fourth over. He gave 12 runs in his over after conceding three boundaries.
- 22:00 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: CSK Crowd Silenced!
The two opening batters from Punjab Kings have seemed to silence the passionate CSK crowd at Chepauk. Both Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are smashing the Chennai bowlers all around the park. Khaleel Ahmed gave away nine runs in the third over as the onslaught from the two openers continued.
- 21:55 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Priyansh Arya Off To A Brisk Start!
Matt Henry once again was on the receiving end of bashing from yet another left-handed batter. The Kiwi pacer was struck for three boundaries in the second over by Priyansh Arya. Punjab Kings are off to a flying start.
- 21:50 (IST) 03 Apr 2026
LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Khaleel Goes For 14 In His First Over!
Khaleel Ahmed bowled a nine-ball over to start the second innings. The left-arm pacer bowled three wides and was hit for a couple of fours by Priyansh Arya. Khaleel gave 14 runs in the first over but found movement.
