{"id":37405,"date":"2026-04-03T03:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/csk-vs-pbks-ipl-2026-probable-xi-for-match-7-ma-chidambaram-stadium-t20-stats-and-records\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T03:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:30:35","slug":"csk-vs-pbks-ipl-2026-probable-xi-for-match-7-ma-chidambaram-stadium-t20-stats-and-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/csk-vs-pbks-ipl-2026-probable-xi-for-match-7-ma-chidambaram-stadium-t20-stats-and-records\/","title":{"rendered":"CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Probable XI for Match 7, MA Chidambaram Stadium T20 stats and records"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The stage is set for a massive celebration on Friday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai Super Kings<\/strong> host the punjab kings<\/strong> in match 7 of ipl 2026<\/strong>. While the history books feature a fierce rivalry, these two teams are currently in completely different gears. CSK are looking to strengthen their fort, while PBKS aim to prove that their journey to table-topping in 2025 was no fluke.<\/p>\n

Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong> Leads side forced into early season tactical pivot. with ms dhoni<\/strong> Sidelined, the veteran finisher and tactical sounding board is missing from the field. This puts a lot of pressure sanju samson<\/strong>Who not only takes the gloves but now has to strengthen the middle order and provide an aggressive edge against spin. The game plan remains spin-centric; expect Noor Ahmed<\/strong> And Rahul Chahar<\/strong> To be the primary aggressor on this amusing Chepak surface. Without Dhoni’s death overs cushion, the responsibility shifts to a great extent Shivam Dubey<\/strong> To provide pace in the late innings.<\/p>\n

under Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>PBKS has lost its reputation for inconsistency and looks more like an organized, clinical entity. Their bowling attack is all set to take advantage of any uncertainty in the Dhoni-less CSK lineup. Yuzvendra Chahal<\/strong> While the comeback in Chepauk is like a nightmare for the batsmen Arshdeep Singh’s<\/strong> The world-class ability to bowl yorkers will test CSK’s revised finishing order. If marcus stoinis<\/strong> And Shashank Singh<\/strong> While CSK can successfully counter the spin duo in the middle overs, Punjab have the firepower and depth to finally break the yellow fort.<\/p>\n

CSK vs PBKS, head-to-head record in IPL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Matches played:<\/strong> 32 | CSK won:<\/strong> 16 | PBKS won<\/strong>: 16 | No result\/tied:<\/strong> 0<\/p>\n

Probable eleven of both the teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chennai Super Kings: <\/strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry.<\/p>\n

Impact Player Options:<\/strong> Rahul Chahar\/Mukesh Chaudhary<\/p>\n

Punjab Kings: <\/strong>Shreyas Iyer (captain), Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Johnson, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett.<\/p>\n

Impact Player Options:<\/strong> Michelle Owen\/Vishwa Nishad<\/p>\n

Also Read: Shreyas Iyer gives update on his wrist injury after Punjab Kings’ close win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

IPL stats and records at MA Chidambaram Stadium<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Total matches:<\/strong> 92<\/li>\n
  • Matches won by batting first:<\/strong> 52<\/li>\n
  • Matches won by bowling first:<\/strong> 40<\/li>\n
  • No results:<\/strong> 0<\/li>\n
  • Average score of first innings:<\/strong> 164<\/li>\n
  • Average score of second innings:<\/strong> 150<\/li>\n
  • Highest total recorded:<\/strong> 246\/5 \u200b\u200b(20 overs) CSK vs RR, 2010<\/li>\n
  • Lowest total recorded:<\/strong> 70\/10 (17.1 overs) RCB vs CSK, 2019<\/li>\n
  • Highest score chased:<\/strong> 213\/4 (19.3 overs) LSG vs CSK, 2024<\/li>\n
  • Defense of lowest score:<\/strong> 126\/8 (20 overs) RCB vs CSK, 2008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Also read: “It’s difficult to sit it out…”: Former CSK star linked with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 despite playing in Pakistan Super League<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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