CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Toss Report: MS Dhoni Still Nursing Injury

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Its IPL 2026 match no. 7 and Chennai Super Kings are playing at Chepauk. The five-time winners are taking on Punjab Kings, who are fresh off a win against Gujarat Titans. However, the hosts suffered an embarrassing defeat against RR and eye a strong redemption.

Talking about the toss - Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer walked down the ground for the coin flip. The luck favoured the visitors as Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field first.

The fans were buzzing at the toss when Ruturaj Gaikwad spoke after the toss. The presenter had to take a pause for a minute for the crowd to settle down.

Talking about the team changes, MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis continue to nurse injuries. For CSK, they have made one change. Prashant Veer comes in for Matthew Short. For Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer himself was doubtful, but the skipper is fit and ready to go. Further, PBKS named an unchanged XI.

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026: Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

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Chennai Super Kings Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026: Captains Thoughts

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings Captain): "[What does he feel about Shreyas' decision to bowl first?] I think for me, it looks a bit on the drier side. Don't think it will change too much. It will remain the same. It's early part of April. Don't think dew will be a factor. Runs on the board and you can defend on this track.

[How do they approach tonight batting wise?] You just accept we had tough conditions to face last game. One of those games where you try to go positive and make mistakes. What has gone is gone. You just focus on this game and be better prepared. It's about taking game by game.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): "We are going to bowl first. Since it is their first match at home, I think it is a fresh wicket. It would be a great thing to know how it plays, based on that I have taken this decision.

[On his hand injury] It is fresh. I just want to be positive in the way I talk. I just feel if I say anything negative about myself, it rubs on my body. Just want to keep it cool and composed.