Today, April 3, 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM.
chennai super kings vs punjab kings match scorecard
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced off in 33 matches within the IPL, Total Matches: 33, CSK Wins: 17, PBKS Wins: 15 and Tied: 1. Since the final playing XIs are only confirmed at the toss, here is the Probable Best 11 for both teams based on current squad availability and form.
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Historically spin-friendly).
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Probable XI
CSK is looking to bounce back at home after an opening defeat. Notably, MS Dhoni is expected to miss out due to a calf strain.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Ayush Mhatre
- Matthew Short
- Shivam Dube
- Kartik Sharma
- Jamie Overton
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Shreyas Gopal / Mukesh Choudhary (depending on pitch conditions)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Probable XI
PBKS enters with momentum after a win over Gujarat Titans in their previous outing.
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Priyansh Arya
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Cooper Connolly
- Harpreet Brar
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Xavier Bartlett
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings
- Total Matches: 33, CSK Wins: 17PBKS Wins: 15Tied: 1
- CSK: Chennai Super Kings
- Captain-Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Coach-Stephen Fleming
- Owner-Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited
- Venue-M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
- IPL Title: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
- Key Player Super 11; S Samson, R Gaikward, C Connolly, S Iyer, M Jansen, V Vyshak, A Kamboj, P Arya, P Singh, Y Chahal, A Mhatre and S Khan.