The Battle of the Kings returns to the M A Chidambaram Stadium as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the IPL 2026 season. The CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 fixture sees Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side looking to claim their first win of the campaign after a narrow opening-day defeat. Conversely, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings arrive with momentum following a dominant victory over the Gujarat Titans.  You can follow CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 live scorecard here.

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Match Fact

Category Details
Match Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (Match 7)
Date & Time Friday, 3 April 2026
Venue M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)
Live Stream (India) JioHotstar (App & Website)
TV Telecast (India) Star Sports Network
UK Broadcaster Sky Sports Cricket
USA Broadcaster Willow TV

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Preview

The historic Chepauk venue, which recently underwent renovation ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, is expected to provide a batting-friendly surface with some assistance for spinners under lights. A key narrative tonight is the Battle of the Khan Brothers, with CSK’s Sarfaraz Khan potentially facing his younger brother, Musheer Khan, who represents Punjab.

CSK will rely on the experience of Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube to bolster their middle order, while Punjab’s bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, remains their greatest asset. History favours the visitors slightly, as PBKS have secured victories at Chepauk in their last three consecutive visits.

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