New Delhi, April 3 -- Match 7 of IPL 2026 brings Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings together at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, 3 April, at 7:30 PM IST. CSK suffered a humiliating 8-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their opener, bundled out for just 127 in Guwahati. PBKS, meanwhile, are riding high after a confident win over the Gujarat Titans.

This is Chennai's first home game of the season, a return to their fortress. But, it's also a return to the question that has loomed over the franchise all season: can CSK survive the early weeks without MS Dhoni?

The match is at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Friday, 3 April, at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7 PM IST. It will be broadcast on Star Sports 2 HD/SD...