CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match Today Live Streaming Details: Chennai Super Kings will be eager to hit reset when they face Punjab Kings in their first home game of IPL 2026, looking to move past a disappointing start against Rajasthan Royals. Back in familiar Chennai conditions, CSK will hope for a stronger all-round showing, especially from their young core.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will look for support from Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, while the possible return of MS Dhoni to the dugout could provide much-needed guidance. The bowling unit, which struggled in the opener against RR, will also be keen to bounce back.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, arrive with momentum and confidence. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, they appear more balanced and composed, with Cooper Connolly adding stability at No. 3. Despite a few middle-order concerns in their last outing, their bowling -- led by Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh -- looks in good rhythm. PBKS will aim to capitalise on CSK's early vulnerabilities and continue their strong start to the season.
IPL 2026 CSK vs PBKS Live Streaming Details
CSK vs PBKS: When and where will the match be played?
The match will be played on Friday, April 3, at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
CSK vs PBKS: Where will the match be live-streamed?
The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
CSK vs PBKS: Where to watch the live telecast on TV?
Fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network.
CSK vs PBKS Squads
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Harnoor Singh, Mitchell Owen, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Musheer Khan, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh.
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Ayush Mhatre.