Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the first home game of the IPL 2026. CSK suffered a massive defeat in the first game against the Rajasthan Royals. They were bowled out for 127, and the Royals chased the target in the 13th over, with eight wickets to spare. The team would need a win to get their campaign back on track.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, started the tournament with a win, beating Gujarat Titans by three wickets. They were chasing only 163, but it was not a comprehensive win as the batters struggled. The team would be eyeing a better show with the bat if they are to beat CSK in their den.
CSK vs PBKS Match Details
- When: April 3, 2026
- Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
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CSK vs PBKS Head To Head
CSK and PBKS have shared an intense rivalry over the years and are neck and neck in terms of head-to-head.
- Played: 32
- CSK Won: 16
- Tied: 1
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium offers enough for everyone. It’s a good surface to bat on overall, but pacers with the new ball and spinners in the middle overs make it a very competitive environment. Unlike other venues, scores of around the 200-run mark are rare. The average first innings score is around the 160-run mark.
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CSK vs PBKS Probable XIs
CSK Probable XI: Sanju Samson (WK) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) open, with Ayush Mhatre at No. 3, Matthew Short at No. 4, and Shivam Dube and Kartik Sharma in the middle order.
PBKS Probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal.
CSK vs PBKS Prediction
CSK is marred by injuries to players like MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, while their recent head-to-head record against PBKS, where they have lost four out of the five games, tilts the pendulum in favor of PBKS, who have a very strong squad at their disposal and are being seen as title contenders.
