Punjab Kings chased down 210 runs set by Chennai Super Kings in 18.4 overs to win by five wickets in an IPL 2026 match at Chepauk. Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 50 while Priyansh Arya blasted 39 off 11 balls. The loss marks Chennai's sixth straight defeat at home.
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first in their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 3, 2026. Chennai posted 209 for five in 20 overs, led by Ayush Mhatre's 73 off 43 balls (6x4, 5x6). Shivam Dube remained unbeaten on 45 off 27 balls, and Sarfaraz Khan scored 32 off 12 balls.
Yuzvendra Chahal starred with figures of 3-0-21-1, pulling back the innings after Chennai reached 101 for one in 10 overs. Vijaykumar Vyshak claimed two wickets for Punjab.
In the chase, opener Priyansh Arya smashed 39 off 11 balls (3x4, 4x6), setting the tone. Captain Shreyas Iyer then anchored with 50 off 29 balls (4x4, 3x6), guiding Punjab to 210 for five in 18.4 overs with eight balls to spare. Prabhsimran Singh contributed 43 off 34 balls.
The win gives Punjab Kings two victories from two matches, placing them top of the table. Chennai suffered their sixth consecutive home defeat. Priyansh Arya was named player of the match.
