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. Both Ms Dhoni and Dewald Brevis have got into the nets for practice, and this is a positive sign for the CSK.
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 are 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: Every key individual Player-to-Player Head battle
| Matchup | Phase | Hard Stats | Edge |
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| Yuzvendra Chahal vs Sanju Samson | Middle Overs | Chahal has dismissed Samson 5 times in 12 IPL innings. Samson has scored only 61 runs (Avg: 12.2, SR: ~91). This is Samson’s weakest T20 matchup. Chahal’s googly consistently troubles him. Samson was also dismissed in Chahal’s hat-trick at this venue. | PBKS Decisive Edge |
| Arshdeep Singh vs Ruturaj Gaikwad | Powerplay (Overs 1–2) | Arshdeep has dismissed Gaikwad 3 times for 40 runs (SR: 114). He leads IPL powerplay wickets since 2024 with 40. Gaikwad has 6 single-digit scores in his last 10 innings. | PBKS Edge |
| Khaleel Ahmed vs Shreyas Iyer | Powerplay | Khaleel has dismissed Shreyas 3 times in 8 encounters for 33 runs (SR: 132). Left-arm pace has been a known weakness for Shreyas. | CSK Edge |
| Noor Ahmad vs PBKS Batting | Middle Overs (7–15) | Noor Ahmad picked 24 wickets in IPL 2025 with an economy of 7.1. Left-arm wrist spin is difficult to read. Shreyas struggles vs left-arm spin and Connolly has no prior data. | CSK Middle Overs Control |
| Marco Jansen vs CSK Top Order | Powerplay | Jansen brings bounce and pace with left-arm seam. Grass on Chepauk pitch adds carry and movement. CSK top order faces a tough phase against left-arm swing early. | PBKS Powerplay Advantage |
| Shivam Dube vs Yuzvendra Chahal | Middle Overs | Dube has scored 20 runs off 15 balls and has never been dismissed by Chahal. He is one of the few CSK batters comfortable against him. | Neutral / CSK Counter |
CSK vs PBKS – 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
1. CSK are structurally weakened — Dhoni (calf) and Brevis (side strain) both confirmed absent. They already scored 127 all out in M3. Their batting beyond Dube at No.5 is inexperienced or out of form.
2. Chahal is specifically deadly against this CSK team — 23 wickets vs CSK total, hat-trick at this ground, Samson dismissed 5 times. This is not a historical record built against different players — Samson plays for CSK now. The matchup is current and active.
3. PBKS batting is deeper and in better form — Arya + Prabhsimran + Connolly (72* M4) + Shreyas (world class) + Shashank finisher = 7 quality batters. No injuries.
4. The renovated pitch has grass which helps PBKS's pace attack more than CSK's spin — Arshdeep and Jansen will be more effective in PP than Henry and Kamboj. This is the single new thing this match brings that wasn't in Chepauk's historical profile.
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