CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Records at M.A Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 7 of IPL 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) tonight, April 3.

After a forgettable 2025 season where they finished at the bottom of the table, CSK 2026 campaign has started on a similarly rocky note. They are currently rooted to the 10th spot on the points table following a heavy 8-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals in their season opener at Guwahati. Having lost five of their last six matches stretching back to last season, the pressure is mounting early on skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and his squad.

Talking about PBKS, they are entering this clash with significant momentum after clinching a thrilling 3-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans in their season opener on March 31. In that high-stakes chase at Mullanpur, debutant Cooper Connolly stole the show with a sensational 72 off 44 balls, helping Punjab hunt down 163 and secure the fifth position on the early IPL 2026 points table. Now, they travel to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium to face a struggling CSK side that is currently languishing at the bottom of the rankings. History favors the visitors in this specific match-up, as PBKS has established a dominant streak at Chepauk, having won their last three consecutive games at the venue—including a clinical chase in 2024. Shreyas Iyer’s men will be eager to exploit Chennai’s current dip in form and extend their winning run at the yellow fortress.

Before that, let’s have a look at CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2026.

CHE vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL

The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings is now perfectly balanced. Over 32 encounters in IPL history, both teams have secured 16 wins each, making it one of the most competitive matchups in the league. This head-to-head deadlock highlights just how much Punjab has caught up, especially considering the first-ever meeting between these two back on April 19, 2008. In that historic game at Mohali, CSK set a massive tone by posting 240/5 still one of their highest totals thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 116 from Michael Hussey. Despite spirited half-centuries from James Hopes and Kumar Sangakkara, Punjab fell short by 33 runs. However, the tide has shifted in recent years; while CSK once dominated their home turf, Punjab has clawed back and now actually leads the head-to-head at Chepauk with five wins to Chennai’s four. From Dharamshala to Dubai, these two sides have traded blows across the globe, and with the tally sitting at 16-16, tonight’s match is a straight fight for historical supremacy.

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

Talking about their head-to-head records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Chennai Super Kings have hosted Punjab Kings nine times at their home venue. Out of these nine encounters, CSK have won four matches, while Punjab Kings have won five matches (including the 2010 tie which Punjab won via Super Over).

Both teams first met at this venue on 10 May 2008, where Chennai Super Kings defeated Punjab Kings by 18 runs. Batting first, CSK posted 181/4 in 20 overs, with Subramaniam Badrinath top-scoring with 64 runs off 47 balls, while skipper MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 60 runs off 43 balls. In reply, Shaun Marsh scored 58 runs off 38 balls for Punjab, and Irfan Pathan added a quick 40 off 18 balls, but Lakshmipathy Balaji produced a brilliant spell of 5/24 to restrict Punjab to 163/9, helping CSK secure an 18-run victory.

Since then, the teams have faced each other several times at Chepauk. Chennai Super Kings won three consecutive matches at the venue in 2013, 2015, and 2019, including a dominant 97-run victory in 2015, which remains one of their biggest wins over Punjab at home. However, in recent years Punjab Kings have gained the upper hand, winning three consecutive matches at Chepauk in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Their most recent meeting at the venue came on 30 April 2025, where Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets, continuing their strong run at the stadium.

Overall, after 9 matches played between the two sides at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings lead the head-to-head with 5 wins, while Chennai Super Kings have 4 victories.

CSK Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

PBKS Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

M.A Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report  

The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its support for both bowlers and batters where the ball the pitch usually slows down a bit as the game progresses. However, the pitch has also provided support for the batters on many occasions, where we have witnessed high-scoring encounters between both sides. The chasing team won the highest matches (3) out of 5 in last IPL 2025 matches at this venue.

M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records

The MA Chidambaram has hosted a total of 91 games in the IPL so far. Out of these 91 games, 51 have been won by the team batting first, while the teams have won by chasing 40 times at Chepauk. The first-ever IPL match on this ground was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on 23rd April, 2008. CSK won that high-scoring encounter by 6 runs powered by the half-centuries Matthew Hayden and Suresh Raina.