CSK Vs PBKS, IPL 2026: See Best Photos From Indian Premier League Match 7 At Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the seventh match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 03, 2026. Chennai Super Kings lost their opening match of the season against Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets. They suffered a collapse with the bat and then Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismantled their bowling attack plundering them for a 15-ball half-century. Ruturaj Gaikwad's side will aim for a comeback to winning ways at home. Meanwhile, PBKS kicked-off their campaign with a thrilling victory against Gujarat Titans where debutant Cooper Connolly shined by scoring a match-winning half-century. Shreyas Iyer and co will look to stretch the winning run and gain some momentum going forward in the season. MS Dhoni will miss this match as well due to injury.

Updated on: 3 April 2026 8:59 pm

Published at: 3 April 2026 7:21 pm

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer react at the toss during the start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between their teams in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Dewald Brevis

Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis, centre, during a practice session on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh during a practice session on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-MS Dhoni

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni, right, during a practice session on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Sanju Samson

Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson during a practice session on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper Sanju Samson with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad run between the wickets to score during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hits a boundary during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper Sanju Samson hits a boundary during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Xavier Bartlett

Punjab Kings' Xavier Bartlett celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper Sanju Samson with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper Sanju Samson leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Ayush Mhatre

Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre hits a boundary during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Vijaykumar Vyshak

Punjab Kings' Vijaykumar Vyshak, center looks as Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad run between the wickets to score during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre talks to his captain Ruturaj Gaikwad after hitting a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre plays a shotduring the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Punjab Kings' Vijaykumar Vyshak drops a catch of Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal, second right, celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Shivam Dube

Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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Punjab Kings' Vijaykumar Vyshak, second left, celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre, second right, with teammates during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 match 7 t20 cricket photos-Marcus Stoinis

Punjab Kings' Marcus Stoinis asks the Decision Review System (DRS) for the wicket Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma of during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai. | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

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