CSK vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 7th Match Who Will Win?
In this CSK vs PBKS today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 7th match of the IPL 2026.
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Chennai Super Kings will host Punjab Kings in the seventh match of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Friday, 3rd April. Chennai had a tough start to the tournament, losing their opening match by eight wickets against the Rajasthan Royals, failing to defend a target of 128 runs.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings began the season well, winning their first match by three wickets against Gujarat at their home ground. They successfully chased a target of 165 runs in 19.1 overs. Australia batter Cooper Connolly was the standout performer for Punjab, scoring 72 runs off 44 balls and helping his team to chase down the total.
Also Read: IPL 2026, Match 7: CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
CSK vs PBKS Match Details
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Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 7th Match
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Date: 3rd April 2026
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
CSK vs PBKS Weather Report
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Rain Possibility |
1% |
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Average 1st innings Score |
174 |
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Best Suited For |
Spinners (55%) |
Pitch Report - MA Chidambaram Stadium
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is typically a spin-friendly pitch. During T20 matches, the conditions do not entirely favour batsmen and fast bowlers due to the slow surface. The average first-innings score at this venue is 174 runs.
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Win Batting First: 57%
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Win Bowling First: 43%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 174
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Average 2nd Innings: 161
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Factor |
Details |
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Pitch |
Flat |
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Outfield |
Fast |
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Boundaries |
Small |
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Avg Match Total |
370–400 |
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Overall |
Batting friendly |
CSK vs PBKS Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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CSK |
L, W, L, W, L |
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PBKS |
W, L, W, L, W |
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
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CSK Wins - 3
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PBKS Wins - 7
Top Batters to Watch – CSK vs PBKS
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Cooper Connolly (PBKS): 72 runs in this tournament
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Jamie Overton (CSK): 43 runs in this tournament
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Prabhsimran Singh (KKR): 37 runs in this tournament
Top Bowlers to Watch – CSK vs PBKS
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Vyshak Vijaykumar (PBKS): 3 wickets in this tournament
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Yuzi Chahal (PBKS): 2 wickets in this tournament
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Anshul Kamboj (CSK): wickets in this tournament
CSK vs PBKS Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If CSK bats first
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Powerplay Score: 45–50
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Predicted Total: 170–175
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Match Result: PBKS to win
Scenario 2: If PBKS bats first
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Powerplay Score: 50–60
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Predicted Total: 190–200
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Match Result: PBKS to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
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Team |
Players |
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CSK |
Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube |
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PBKS |
Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
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Team |
Players |
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CSK |
Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short |
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PBKS |
Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera |
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed.
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Why Punjab Kings is the favourite
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Balanced squad
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Excellent recent form
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Solid middle-order
CSK vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Punjab Kings is the favourite to win this IPL 2026 match. Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal are expected to be the key performers.
Prediction: Punjab Kings to win
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