Punjab Kings pulled off a strong run chase to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets with 8 balls to spare in Match 7 of IPL 2026 on Friday.
Chasing 210, Punjab Kings looked in control for most of the innings and finished the game in just 18.4 overs at Chepauk.
CSK Post 209 Riding on Mhatre’s Knock
CSK posted a big total of 209 for 5 in 20 overs after being asked to bat.
Young batter Ayush Mhatre stood out with a brilliant 73 off 43 balls, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes. He played with confidence and kept the scoreboard moving.
After Sanju Samson fell early for 7, Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad added a solid 96-run partnership. Gaikwad scored 28 off 22 balls and supported well.
In the final overs, Sarfaraz Khan smashed 32 off just 12 balls. Shivam Dube then finished strongly with an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls.
For PBKS, Vijaykumar Vyshak was the best bowler with 2 for 39. Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett picked one wicket each.
PBKS Start Fast in Chase
PBKS came out attacking from the first over.
Impact player Priyansh Arya gave a flying start with 39 runs off just 11 balls. His quick runs put pressure on CSK early in the chase.
Captain Shreyas Iyer then played a key role with a steady 50 off 29 balls before getting out to Anshul Kamboj.
Middle Order Keeps Control
Prabhsimran Singh scored 43 off 34 balls and kept the innings stable.
Cooper Connolly added 36 off 22 balls and ensured the required rate never went too high. Even as wickets fell, PBKS stayed ahead in the game.
Calm Finish Seals the Win
Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh stayed calm in the final overs. Stoinis finished the match in style by hitting the winning boundary in the 19th over, completing a successful chase of 210.
For CSK, Anshul Kamboj (2 for 44) and Matt Henry (2 for 42) tried to fight back, but the total was not enough.
Key Records from the Match
Most Successful 200+ Chases in T20 Cricket
| Team | No. of Times Chased 200+ |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 9 |
| Australia | 7 |
Highest Successful IPL Chases by Punjab Kings
| Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2025 |
| 210 | Chennai Super Kings | 2026 |
| 206 | Chennai Super Kings | 2014 |
| 206 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2014 |
| 206 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2022 |
Most Consecutive Wins vs CSK at Chepauk (IPL)
| Team | Wins | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2012–19 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 2023–26 |
Other Key Stats
- PBKS recorded their ninth successful chase of 200-plus in T20s.
- This was CSK’s sixth straight home loss at Chepauk, which will worry the team.
- It is only the second time CSK have lost their first two matches in a season after 2022.
- CSK have now lost five times to PBKS after scoring 200-plus, the most by any team against one opponent in T20 cricket.
Match Summary
| Chennai Super Kings | 209/5 (20) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | 73 (43) | Vijaykumar Vyshak | 2/38 (4) |
| Shivam Dube | 45* (27) | Yuzvendra Chahal | 1/21 (3) |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 32 (12) | Marco Jansen | 1/43 (4) |
| Punjab Kings | 210/5 (18.4) | ||
| Shreyas Iyer | 50 (29) | Anshul Kamboj | 2/43 (3.4) |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 43 (34) | Matt Henry | 2/54 (4) |
| Priyansh Arya | 39 (11) | Khaleel Ahmed | 0/28 (3) |