In match no.7 of the ongoing IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings will host Punjab Kings at the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 3, 2026. Taking a look at the points table, CSK is currently at the bottom of the points table with an NRR of -4.171.
On the other side, the Punjab Kings are at the fifth position of the points table with an NRR of +0.509.
CSK vs PBKS Preview Match 7
CSK head into their first home game under pressure after a disappointing start to the season. Rajasthan Royals defeated CSK in Guwahati by 8 wickets. CSK’s batting collapsed for just 127 runs. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai side struggled in all departments and will be eager to turn things around in familiar conditions.
Big signing Sanju Samson will also look to make an impact after failing to contribute in the CSK's first match against RR. Uncertainty remains over the availability of Dewald Brevis due to injury for the match against the Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, come into the match with confidence after defeating the Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the team looks balanced and dangerous.
As the teams prepare for this match, in this article, let's take a look at the head-to-head record between both the teams.
CSK vs PBKS Head To Head Records In IPL
Criterion
Stats
Played
33
PBKS won
15
CSK won
17
Tied/NR
1/0
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Highest Team Total In IPL
In the CSK vs PBKS head-to-head record, the highest team total in IPL is 240/5. This score was made by the Chennai in IPL 2008.
CSK vs PBKS Lowest Team Total In IPL
The lowest team total in the head-to-head records between the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings is 126/10 runs. This was made by CSK in IPL 2022 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
CSK vs PBKS Highest Individual Score In IPL
The former Indian star player Virender Sehwag has the highest individual score in the CSK vs PBKS head-to-head record. The former player, who played for Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS), then made 122 runs off 58 balls in the Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2014.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Best Bowling Figures in IPL
Lakshmipathy Balaji has the best bowling figures in CSK vs Punjab Kings matches in the IPL. The bowler scalped 5 wickets, conceding 24 runs at an economy rate of 6.00 on May 10, 2008.
Most Runs In Chennai vs Punjab IPL
Suresh Raina has made the most runs in CSK vs PBKS head-to-head records. The former star player made 719 runs in 22 matches at a strike rate of 150.41.
Most Wickets In Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Former CSK star bowler, R Ashwin, has taken the most wickets in the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings head-to-head records in the IPL. The star bowler has bagged 20 wickets in 19 matches at an economy rate of 7.6.
Top Run Scorer of the last CSK vs PBKS IPL Match
The last time CSK and Punjab Kings faced each other was during the 49th match of the IPL 2025 season. PBKS won that match by 4 wickets with Sam Curran scoring 88 off 47 balls at a strike-rate of 187.23 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Top Wicket Taker of the last Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL Match
Yuzvendra Chahal was the top wicket-taker of the last Chennai vs Punjab IPL Match. He scalped 4 wickets, conceding 32 runs in 4 overs at an economy rate of 10.67.
CSK vs PBKS Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
CSK
L, W, L, W, L
PBKS
W, L, W, L, W
Conclusion
In conclusion, out of 33 matches played between PBKS and CSK, Chennai has a slight edge with 17 wins compared to PBKS's 15 victories. There has been 1 tied match and no matches ended without a result, indicating a closely contested rivalry overall.
CSK vs PBKS (Source: AFP)
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