CSK have left out Matthew Short

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Live Score, IPL 2026, CSK vs PBKS Full Scorecard Updates: With Sarfaraz Khan hitting 32 off 12 and Shivam Dube remaining unbeaten on 45 off 27, Chennai rode on Ayush Mhatre's 73 to reach 209/5 in their 20 overs.

Will MS Dhoni play CSK vs PBKS match: Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Punjab Kings in the seventh match of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ahead of the clash, the biggest question on every CSK fan’s mind is whether MS Dhoni will return to action after missing the previous game against Rajasthan Royals due to injury.

Every player in the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 encounter was judged on the parameter of efficiency in terms of return on investment made on him by the franchise. Who comes out as the real value-for-money star?

Chennai vs Punjab Live Score - Live Cricket Scorecard CSK vs PBKS, Match 7, Indian Premier League, 2026, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Punjab Kings created history after beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the fourth time in a row at Chepauk and eight times in nine games overall. The Shreyas Iyer-led side chased a total above 200 for the ninth time in history.

Sanju Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the auction, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran joining Rajasthan Royals.