CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match Start Time, Live Streaming and Live Telecast: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After an eight-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, the Chennai-based franchise will look to make a strong comeback.

CSK were bundled out for just 127 after a poor performance with the bat against RR. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets each. Chasing the target, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century to take RR over the winning line with 47 balls to spare.

Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS started their tournament’s campaign with a three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. Batting first, GT posted 162/6 in 20 overs, with skipper Shubman Gill (39), Jos Buttler (38) and Glenn Phillips (25) making significant contributions with the bat.

In reply, PBKS got off to a poor start as Kagiso Rabada dismissed Priyansh Arya for seven runs in the second over. But, Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 44-ball 72 on his IPL debut helped them chase down the target against GT.

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026, Live streaming details

The IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 3. The toss will happen at 7:00 PM IST. The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can live stream the match on the JioHotstar app and the website.

CSK vs PBKS, Head-to-head record in IPL

Total Matches: 32
CSK won: 16
PBKS won: 16
Tie/NR: 0

CSK vs PBKS, Chennai weather report

According to the Accuweather website, there are no chances of rain in Chennai on April 3. The temperature will be around 35 Celsius during the day, but it cool down in the evening. The temperature during the match will be around 31 to 29 degrees Celsius.

CSK vs PBKS, MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will assist the batters. Earlier, it was used to help the spinners, but the surface has changed over the years and become a batting paradise. The spin bowlers might get some help from the surface. Recently, India scored 254 runs against Zimbabwe on this pitch in a T20 World Cup 2026 match.