CSK vs PBKS: Punjab Wins by 5 Wickets

Punjab Kings Cruise Past CSK at Chepauk

Punjab Kings made it two wins from two as they chased down 210 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to win by 5 wickets. Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a composed fifty while Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh provided explosive cameos at the top. The visitors knocked off the target with an over to spare in front of a stunned home crowd. Despite a brilliant 73 off 29 balls from Ayush Mhatre that included three consecutive fours off Arshdeep Singh, CSK could not post a big enough total on a flat Chepauk deck.

CSK vs PBKS Scorecard

Full match scorecard from Match 7 of IPL 2026 played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 3, 2026.

Top Performers

The match featured several outstanding individual performances from both sides.

How the Chase Unfolded

Chasing 210 on a good batting surface at Chepauk, Punjab Kings needed their big guns to fire and they delivered. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya provided a blistering start with Arya smashing three consecutive fours off Arshdeep Singh in the fourth over. The powerplay produced over 60 runs putting PBKS firmly in control. When Arya departed, Shreyas Iyer walked in and played the situation perfectly, rotating the strike and picking off boundaries when needed. Iyer brought up his fifty with a crisp drive through the covers and PBKS were always ahead of the required rate. Despite losing a couple of wickets in the middle overs, the depth of their batting lineup ensured the chase never got out of hand.

CSK's Batting: Mhatre Show Goes in Vain

Chennai Super Kings will be disappointed after losing from a position of strength. Ayush Mhatre, the young left-hander, was the standout performer with a breathtaking 73 off just 29 balls. His innings included a sensational sequence of three consecutive fours off the normally lethal Arshdeep Singh in the fourth over. Mhatre reached his half-century in a mere 29 balls, putting the home side on track for a massive total. However, once Mhatre fell, the momentum shifted. Sarfaraz Khan produced a fiery cameo but departed at a crucial juncture. Shivam Dube tried to accelerate in the death overs but could not quite get CSK to a total that would have put PBKS under severe pressure. 209 for 7 was competitive but not enough on that batting-friendly Chepauk surface.

IPL 2026 Points Table Impact

With this win Punjab Kings move to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from two matches. Their impressive net run rate and consistent performances make them early favorites for a playoff spot. Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough schedule ahead. The Chepauk fortress has been breached and CSK will want to ensure it does not happen again. With teams like KKR and SRH also looking strong this season, every match matters from here on.

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