Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in Match 7 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK posted a strong total of 209/5 in 20 overs thanks to a superb knock from Ayush Mhatre, but PBKS chased it down comfortably in 18.4 overs.
Priyansh Arya gave Punjab a flying start with a blistering cameo, while Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly kept the momentum going in the middle overs. Shreyas Iyer then anchored the chase with a composed half-century.
Despite a couple of wickets in the middle overs, PBKS remained in control of the chase. Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis finished the job as Punjab Kings sealed a convincing victory with eight balls to spare.
CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 7: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 7th Match, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Result | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
| Chennai Super Kings | 209/5 (20 overs) |
| Punjab Kings | 210/5 (18.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Priyansh Arya |
| Toss | Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field |
CSK vs PBKS First Innings Highlights
Chennai Super Kings lost Sanju Samson early for 7 as Xavier Bartlett struck in the second over. However, Ayush Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad rebuilt the innings with a steady partnership.
Mhatre played a brilliant innings, smashing 73 off 43 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes, while Gaikwad added 28 off 22 balls. Their partnership helped CSK cross the 100-run mark comfortably.
Shivam Dube then provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan smashed a quick 32 off 12 balls. CSK eventually finished with a strong 209/5 in 20 overs.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Ayush Mhatre | 73 (43 balls, 6×4, 5×6) |
| Best Bowler | Vijaykumar Vyshak | 4 overs, 38 runs, 2 wickets |
CSK vs PBKS Second Innings Highlights
Punjab Kings got off to a sensational start with Priyansh Arya smashing 39 off just 11 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. PBKS raced to 68/0 in the powerplay, putting immediate pressure on CSK.
After Arya’s dismissal, Prabhsimran Singh scored 43 off 34 balls, while Cooper Connolly contributed 36 off 22 balls to keep PBKS ahead of the required run rate.
Captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a brilliant 50 off 29 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes). Although Matt Henry and Anshul Kamboj picked up two wickets each, PBKS stayed on course.
Shashank Singh (14* off 6) and Marcus Stoinis (9* off 3) finished the chase as Punjab Kings reached 210/5 in 18.4 overs, completing a commanding five-wicket win.
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| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Shreyas Iyer | 50 (29 balls, 4×4, 3×6) |
| Best Bowler | Matt Henry | 4 overs, 54 runs, 2 wickets |
