4
1
6
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CSK vs PBKS, 7th T20, IPL 2026 summary
PBKS
210-5(18.4)
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets đ
CSK
(20.0)209-5
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P'ship : 24(9)
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Chepauk is no longer a fortress. CSK are having a tough time without their talismanic leader, MS Dhoni. The batting unit did better, but the bowling unit hasn't stepped up. Two defeats in a row, and they have a massive task coming up. CSK will travel to one of the loudest stadiums in the world - M.Chinnaswamy - where they will face the defending champions, RCB, on Sunday.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are looking like a team on a mission. They fell short in the last final. This time, they have that hunger again. They have won back-to-back games. This was effortless for them, chasing 200-plus. They will face Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday.
Tomorrow, that is Saturday, we have the first doubleheader of the season. DC and MI lock horns in Delhi in the afternoon fixture before Ahmedabad hosts GT vs RR in the evening.
For now, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide, Ajay Pal Singh, scorer Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman. We will meet again. Until then, it is cheers!!!
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are looking like a team on a mission. They fell short in the last final. This time, they have that hunger again. They have won back-to-back games. This was effortless for them, chasing 200-plus. They will face Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday.
Tomorrow, that is Saturday, we have the first doubleheader of the season. DC and MI lock horns in Delhi in the afternoon fixture before Ahmedabad hosts GT vs RR in the evening.
For now, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide, Ajay Pal Singh, scorer Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman. We will meet again. Until then, it is cheers!!!
Priyansh Arya (POTM): [On his fearless batting approach, whether it is from the beginning or did he learn to play such a way because the game demands it?] It is a bit from the start itself. I play in such a manner that gives benefit to the team at the end of the day.
[How does he approach hitting the first ball out of the park? Isn't it too risky? How does he plan to do that?] See, there is a bit of risk in doing so. But I have belief in myself. If I can hit the first ball, then I am going to do that.
[On his road from Delhi Premier League to IPL] Yes, there is a little bit of a level up from DPL to IPL. Because here, we have a lot of experienced bowlers. So, there is a bit of a difference. The more I trust myself, the more I believe in myself, and it is better for me.
[How does he practice?] I do proper practice. I bat two sessions in a day. Those sessions are 1 or 1.5 hours each. I do love batting.
[About his family members doing teaching] My family background is of teachers, and my sister is also a teacher. Sometimes I think I could have been a teacher too.
[On whether he will become a teacher now] Absolutely no chance now (chuckles)."
[How does he approach hitting the first ball out of the park? Isn't it too risky? How does he plan to do that?] See, there is a bit of risk in doing so. But I have belief in myself. If I can hit the first ball, then I am going to do that.
[On his road from Delhi Premier League to IPL] Yes, there is a little bit of a level up from DPL to IPL. Because here, we have a lot of experienced bowlers. So, there is a bit of a difference. The more I trust myself, the more I believe in myself, and it is better for me.
[How does he practice?] I do proper practice. I bat two sessions in a day. Those sessions are 1 or 1.5 hours each. I do love batting.
[About his family members doing teaching] My family background is of teachers, and my sister is also a teacher. Sometimes I think I could have been a teacher too.
[On whether he will become a teacher now] Absolutely no chance now (chuckles)."
Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): "[On chasing 200-plus totals easily] Obviously, there is a worry before getting onto the field. But the way we started today, I think it was an exceptional start. Priyansh and Prabh doing the job at the start and setting the bench for us going inside. I feel that the way they have been batting for years now, it stabilises the rhtyhm for us.
[On all batters chipping in] I am glad that everyone is getting to bat in the first two games itself. It gives us confidence. Whenever we are stuck in a pressure situation, people know how to go about it.
[On discussions with batting group] It is not planned. But we just decided inside the dressing room that we want to impress each other rather than anyone outside. Certain sort of clarity as well.
[On Priyansh Arya's start] Absolutely. Getting 39 off 11 balls, that is the start you need chasing 208.
[On how to keep motivation up on batting tracks] I think it was a belter to bat on. The way we started, it was 25 off 3 overs and suddenly they picked from there. Overrate is something we need to look at. 5 fielders coming in the last 2 overs is the only part we need to look at.
[On Chahal] I feel that we all know how good Dube is against spin. There were many domestic players who are good against spin. Yuzi we know how impressive he is over the years. He is one of the best bowlers in IPL. Whenever I am in doubt, I go to him."
[On all batters chipping in] I am glad that everyone is getting to bat in the first two games itself. It gives us confidence. Whenever we are stuck in a pressure situation, people know how to go about it.
[On discussions with batting group] It is not planned. But we just decided inside the dressing room that we want to impress each other rather than anyone outside. Certain sort of clarity as well.
[On Priyansh Arya's start] Absolutely. Getting 39 off 11 balls, that is the start you need chasing 208.
[On how to keep motivation up on batting tracks] I think it was a belter to bat on. The way we started, it was 25 off 3 overs and suddenly they picked from there. Overrate is something we need to look at. 5 fielders coming in the last 2 overs is the only part we need to look at.
[On Chahal] I feel that we all know how good Dube is against spin. There were many domestic players who are good against spin. Yuzi we know how impressive he is over the years. He is one of the best bowlers in IPL. Whenever I am in doubt, I go to him."
Most Dot Balls in the Match: Marco Jansen (11 Dots)
Super Fours of the Match: Ayush Mhatre (6 Fours)
Super Sixes of the Match: Ayush Mhatre (5 Sixes)
Super Striker of the Match: Priyansh Arya (SR 354.55)
11:39 PM IST, Local Time: Time for the post-match presentation.
Most Consecutive Wins vs CSK in Chennai in IPL:
5 - MI, 2012-19
4 - PBKS, 2023- Present*
5 - MI, 2012-19
4 - PBKS, 2023- Present*
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