Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Live Score Updates, IPL 2026 Match 7

All eyes are on the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium tonight as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the IPL 2026 season.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s men are under immediate pressure to perform after a bruising opening-day defeat to Rajasthan Royals.

In contrast, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings arrive in the capital full of confidence, seeking to build on their clinical victory over Gujarat Titans and maintain their recent dominance over the five-time champions.

You can follow CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 live scorecard here. Statistically, Punjab Kings have turned the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium into a second home. They have won their last three consecutive matches in Chennai, a record few visiting sides can boast.

Overall, Punjab has claimed victory in six of the last seven encounters between these two franchises, creating a psychological hurdle for the hosts to overcome tonight.

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026 Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast Both teams are expected to make tactical adjustments for the Chepauk surface.

CSK may look to bolster their spin department with Noor Ahmad, while Punjab will rely on the pace quartet of Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen to exploit any early evening moisture.

This fixture marks the first IPL match at Chepauk since its extensive outfield renovation.