Punjab Kings defeat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in Chennai

By  News On Air   Apr 04, 2026

In the Indian Premier League Cricket, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing a victory target of 210 runs yesterday, Punjab Kings achieved the target of 210 runs for the loss of five wickets in 18.4 overs. It was CSK’s sixth consecutive defeat at home, and they have now lost their first two games of the season. Conversely, the Punjab Kings have started the 2026 season with two victories.

For the Punjab Kings, skipper Shreyas Iyer, with 50, was the top scorer. Priyansh Arya, who scored 39 runs, was declared Player of the Match. Batting first, Chennai Super Kings made 209 for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Ayush Mhatre, with 73, was the top scorer. Today, the Delhi Capitals will take on the Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match will start at 3:30 PM. In another match, Gujarat Titans will face the Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match will start at 7:30 PM.