Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings scorecard of Match 7- IPL 2026 – High-scoring contest at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Chennai Super Kings batted well to hit 209/5 in 20 overs, but Punjab Kings made a magnificent chase and won the competition making 210/5 in just 18.4 overs by defeating Chennai Super Kings with a margin of five wickets. Read all the complete batting, bowling, fall-of-wickets and match details on the official Cricbuzz scorecard.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 7th Match |
| Date | April 3, 2026 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl |
| CSK Score | 209/5 in 20 overs |
| PBKS Score | 210/5 in 18.4 overs |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
| CSK Run Rate | 10.45 |
| PBKS Run Rate | 11.25 |
In the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match scorecard, Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first. CSK: 209/5 in 20 overs, PBKS (target) – 210 They chased the total down in just 18.4 overs for the loss of only one wicket
Chennai Super Kings Batting Scorecard
Ayush Mhatre carried the CSK cricket innings by scoring 73 from only 43 deliveries. He scored at a strike rate of 169.77 and hit two fours and five sixes. On the other hand, Shivam Dube remained unbeaten on 45 and Sarfaraz Khan scored an explosive 32 runs off just 12 balls to cement CSK’s cricket score.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | 28 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 73 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 169.77 |
| Shivam Dube | 45* | 27 | 5 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Kartik Sharma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 32 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 266.67 |
| Prashant Veer | 6* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Extras | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 209/5 | 20 Ov | — | — | 10.45 |
CSK Batting Highlights
Best batter for Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre His innings of 73 built a platform for anything above 200 runs. Sarfaraz Khan then carried the innings forward with a quick-fire 32 off just 12 balls, hitting six fours and one six.
Shivam Dube also played a crucial role in the death overs and remained not out on 45 off 27 balls. These contributions take CSK to 209/5.
Punjab Kings Bowling Scorecard
Six bowlers were used by Punjab Kings in the CSK innings. Unsurprisingly 2/38 (for Vyshak) was the best and Xavier Bartlett and Marco Jansen took one each. Yuzvendra Chahal could also manage one wicket and went for just 21 runs off his three overs.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ. |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.2 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Punjab Kings Batting Scorecard
Punjab Kings Punishes Us With Batting While Chasing 210 Shreyas Iyer: 50 (29), 4 fours, 3 sixes A score of 43 from 34 balls by Prabhsimran Singh and 36 from the bat of Cooper Connolly (22 balls) were the only other consistent contributions.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Priyansh Arya | 39 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 354.55 |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | 43 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 126.47 |
| Cooper Connolly | 36 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 163.64 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 50 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 172.41 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Shashank Singh | 14* | 6 | 2 | 0 | 233.33 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 9* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 210/5 | 18.4 Ov | — | — | 11.25 |
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PBKS Batting Highlights
Priyansh Arya’s blistering innings saw him score 39 runs off just 11 balls, the major highlight of the Punjab Kings innings. His innings was laced with three fours and four sixes and gave PBKS a fantastic start in the chase.
Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly maintained and expanded upon the impetus before Shreyas Iyer seized the reins on a run chase effortlessly. Iyer’s 50 came off just 29 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.
The finish was uneventful, with Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis sealing the chase unbeaten. Punjab Kings finally managed a total of 210/5 from their 18.4 overs.
Chennai Super Kings Bowling Scorecard
CSK took five wickets from their bowling attack, but Punjab Kings were not interested in backing off from the required scoring rate. Matt Henry and Anshul Kamboj each claimed two wickets.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ. |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 13.5 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3.4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 11.7 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Rahul Chahar | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
Matt Henry returned with 2/54 and Anshul Kamboj also grabbed two wickets for 43 runs. PBKS also maintained an impressive run rate of 11.25 during the chase despite losing their wickets.
Fall of Wickets – CSK
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Sanju Samson | 14/1 | 1.6 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 110/2 | 11 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 123/3 | 12 |
| Kartik Sharma | 130/4 | 13 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 168/5 | 16 |
CSK’s innings got off to a shaky start with the loss of Sanju Samson but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ayush Mhatre stabilized their innings. Mhatre departed at 123 and then Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan tore into the bowling before Sarfaraz was out at 168.
Fall of Wickets – PBKS
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Priyansh Arya | 61/1 | 4.2 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 95/2 | 9 |
| Cooper Connolly | 127/3 | 12 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 186/4 | 17 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 186/5 | 17 |
Punjab Kings kept chipping away at runs despite losing one wicket after another. Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis then ensured that PBKS did not suffer any further damage to the chase.
Powerplay Score
Major difference in the powerplay is also visible in the match scorecard between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings.
CSK: 57 runs from 6 overs
PBKS: 68 runs from 6 overs
A 68-run powerplay saw them start the chase on a good note,
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Result
In the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match scorecard, a five-wicket win for Punjab! CSK 209/5 in 20 overs PBKS 210/4 in 18.4 overs
Punjab Kings thus chased down the target with 8 balls to spare, while also completing one of the quickest ever successful 200+ chases in a match. The result also saw CSK losing a match after scoring more than 200 runs.
Key Players in CSK vs PBKS
Ayush Mhatre
At the same time, 73 runs off 43 balls were scored by Ayush Mhatre who was CSK’s top scorer. He hit six fours and five sixes, at a strike rate of 169.77.
Shreyas Iyer
Who played an integral role in guiding the chase. PBKS captain scored 50 off 29 (4 fours and 3 sixes)
Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya, meanwhile, played the highest groundwork innings of the match. He made 39 off just 11 deliveries at an incredible strike rate of 354.55, smashing three fours and four sixes as well.
Sarfaraz Khan
CSK got a late-overs impetus from Sarfaraz Khan, who smashed 32 runs off 12 balls at a strike rate of 266.67. CSK crossed the 200-run mark mainly due to his six fours and one six.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard: Key Stats
| Statistic | CSK | PBKS |
| Total | 209/5 | 210/5 |
| Overs | 20 | 18 |
| Run Rate | 10.45 | 11 |
| Powerplay | 57 | 68 |
| Result | Lost | Won by 5 wickets |
Through the course of the match, Punjab Kings scored faster as suggested by these numbers. CSK had set a challenging total of 209 runs but MI chased it down at a run rate of 11.25.
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FAQs – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard
1. Who won the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match?
Punjab Kings won the match by 5 wickets, chasing CSK’s target of 210 runs in 18.4 overs.
2. What was the Chennai Super Kings score?
Chennai Super Kings scored 209/5 in 20 overs.
3. What was the Punjab Kings score?
Punjab Kings scored 210/5 in 18.4 overs while chasing 210 runs.
4. Who was the top scorer for Chennai Super Kings?
Ayush Mhatre was CSK’s highest scorer, making 73 runs off 43 balls.
5. Who scored the highest for Punjab Kings?
Shreyas Iyer was the top scorer for PBKS with 50 runs from 29 balls.
6. Who played the fastest innings in the match?
Priyansh Arya played the fastest innings, scoring 39 runs off just 11 balls at a strike rate of 354.55.
7. What was the target set by Chennai Super Kings?
CSK set Punjab Kings a target of 210 runs.
Conclusion
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Scorecard – A riveting IPL 2026 contest with both teams crossing the 200-run mark CSK posted 209/5 thanks to Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan, but Punjab chased it down with an even bigger bang.
Punjab were able to reach 210/5 in 18.4 overs through explosive contributions from Priyansh Arya (39), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and Iyer’s half-century. PBKS won the match by 5 wickets with 8 balls to spare.