Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard 2026

When Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings chased down 210 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on April 3, 2026, it wasn’t just another win—it was a statement. The 5-wicket victory, sealed with 8 balls to spare, hinged on late-order hitting that flipped the contest in the final overs.

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 7th Match, IPL 2026 · Date: April 3, 2026 · Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai · Chennai Super Kings: 209/5 (20 overs) · Punjab Kings: 210/5 (18.4 overs) · Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

The match tilted decisively in the final overs: Ayush Mhatre (73 off 43) top-scored for CSK, while Shreyas Iyer (50 off 29) anchored PBKS, but the late burst from Stoinis and Singh decided the chase.

The table below stacks the complete match data.

Who scored 87 runs in 25 balls?

The innings of 87 off 25 balls was played by Suresh Raina for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2014 at the Wankhede Stadium. Raina’s knock remains one of the fastest high scores in IPL history and the quickest 80+ in a CSK-PBKS contest (Suresh Raina Wikipedia).

The pattern: Raina’s innings still defines quick-scoring expectations in this fixture.

Who hit 50 runs in 11 balls?

• The fastest fifty in IPL history is 50 off 12 balls by Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) in 2023 (IPL records Wikipedia).
• No batter has ever hit a fifty in 11 balls in a recognized IPL match; the current record stands at 12 balls.

Who is 28 balls in 100 runs?

• The fastest century in IPL history is 30 balls, held by Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) in 2013 (IPL records Wikipedia).
• A hundred in 28 balls has not been achieved in the IPL; the closest is Gayle’s 30-ball effort.

Who is better, CSK or PBKS?

To compare the two franchises, the table below stacks their overall IPL record, titles, and recent form. CSK leads the head-to-head count but PBKS has closed the gap in recent seasons.

The contrast reveals a clear hierarchy in trophies and win rates.

What this means: CSK has the better historical record and trophy cabinet, but PBKS has shown they can win on their day, especially in fast turnarounds like the 2026 chase. The head-to-head gap is narrowing.

Who is no. 1 in IPL team history?

• Mumbai Indians hold the record for most IPL titles (5, tied with CSK) (IPL Wikipedia).
• By overall win percentage, Chennai Super Kings (59%) and Mumbai Indians (57%) lead the league (IPL results Wikipedia).

What is CSK’s lowest score?

Chennai Super Kings’ lowest total in IPL history is 79 all out, bowled by Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on October 23, 2020. Only three CSK batters reached double figures in that innings (ESPNcricinfo).

CSK also recorded 82 all out against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 and 97 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 (CSK Wikipedia). The 2026 score of 209/5, by contrast, represents a strong batting performance, though it proved insufficient against PBKS’ chase.

The catch: even a 200+ total proved unsafe against a deep batting lineup.

Who is the 17 year old boy in CSK?

The young player in CSK’s 2026 squad is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a left-arm spinner from Bihar. Reports place his age at around 17, though his exact date of birth is not confirmed in official IPL documents and remains a matter of discussion among fans (NDTV Sports). He was signed as a developmental talent and is yet to make his IPL debut.

The pattern: CSK continues to invest in raw domestic talent alongside aging stars.

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi really 13?

• There is no verified source claiming Vaibhav Suryavanshi is 13; the age range reported by sports outlets is 17–18.
• Confusion may arise from a different player, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (with two ‘o’s), a cricketer from a different age group tournament.

Who is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (often misspelled) is an Indian cricketer who played in the 2023 U-19 Asia Cup. He is not part of CSK’s IPL squad.
• The name similarity leads to mix-ups. The CSK player is Vaibhav Suryavanshi (spelled with ‘u’).

Who is the oldest CSK player?

MS Dhoni, aged 44 as of the 2026 season, is the oldest player to represent Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Dhoni has been with CSK since the inaugural edition in 2008 and continues to play as a wicketkeeper-batter (MS Dhoni Wikipedia).

Other veteran contributors in CSK history include Faf du Plessis (38), Suresh Raina (37), and Dwayne Bravo (38) during their later seasons. Dhoni’s longevity is unmatched in the franchise.

The implication: CSK’s age contrast—44-year-old Dhoni alongside a 17-year-old prospect—defines their roster strategy.

For the Chennai Super Kings faithful, the 2026 loss to Punjab Kings at Chepauk is a reminder that no fortress is impregnable. For Punjab Kings, it’s a blueprint: build a deep batting order and chase with intent. The implication for both teams is clear: CSK must rethink their death bowling strategy, while PBKS can leverage this momentum. The next meeting between these sides will be the real test of whether this result was an outlier or a shift in power. For the neutral, it was a classic reminder of why the IPL remains cricket’s most unpredictable league. The pattern: PBKS’ late-order hitting has changed how teams approach defending totals.