Chennai Super Kings host Punjab Kings in the seventh match of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, known as Chepauk, on Friday, 3 April. The game begins at 7:30 pm local time.
Chennai, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre in their squad, with Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry and Nathan Ellis among the bowlers. Punjab, captained by Shreyas Iyer, include Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.
The slow pitch means set batters will be valuable, and spinners should have plenty to do in the middle and late overs. Pacers are likely to do best by using cutters and slower balls. A total above 165 is regarded as competitive. Our preview picks Chennai Super Kings to win.
