IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings to Face Punjab Kings in Today’s Clash

The seventh match of Indian Premier League 2026 season will be played today between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss set for 7:00 PM. Punjab Kings enter the contest with confidence after securing a win in their opening match against Gujarat, while Chennai Super Kings suffered a defeat against Rajasthan in their first game of the season. Matches between Chennai and Punjab have historically been closely contested. The two teams have faced each other 33 times in the tournament so far, with Chennai winning 17 matches and Punjab claiming victory in 15. One match ended in a tie, which Punjab won in the Super Over. In the previous season, Punjab Kings dominated the encounters, winning both matches against Chennai. At the Chepauk venue, the two sides have met nine times, with Chennai winning four matches and Punjab securing five victories. Notably, Punjab has won its last three matches against Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings will once again be without their former captain MS Dhoni and player Dewald Brevis, both of whom are unavailable due to injuries. Brevis is recovering from a side strain, while Dhoni is undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury. Both players had also missed the team’s opening match of the season.