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Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> pulled off a stunning five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong> at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 210 with eight balls to spare. In what turned out to be a run-fest, both teams showcased explosive batting, but PBKS held their nerve better in the chase to seal an impressive win.<\/p>\n After being put in to bat first, the Super Kings posted a formidable total of 209\/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a series of impactful contributions in the middle and death overs. However, the innings didn\u2019t start on the best note, as Sanju Samson<\/strong><\/a> fell early for just 7 runs, while Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong> managed a steady but unspectacular 28 off 22 balls.<\/p>\n The momentum shifted dramatically with Ayush Mhatre<\/strong><\/a> taking charge. The young batter played a sensational knock of 73 off 43 balls, laced with six boundaries and five sixes, anchoring the innings brilliantly. Shivam Dube<\/strong> complemented him well with a powerful 45 off 27 deliveries, keeping the scoring rate high during the middle overs.<\/p>\n The real acceleration came towards the end, with Sarfaraz Khan<\/strong> unleashing an explosive cameo. He smashed 32 runs off just 12 balls, including six fours and a six, propelling CSK past the 200-run mark. Despite decent efforts from PBKS bowlers like Vyshak Vijaykumar<\/strong> (2\/38) and Yuzvendra Chahal<\/strong> (1\/21), the total looked highly competitive on a batting-friendly surface.<\/p>\n Also READ: IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen picks 4 teams to reach playoffs after first week of action<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chasing 210, Punjab Kings got off to a flying start, courtesy of Priyansh Arya<\/strong>\u2019s breathtaking innings. He hammered 39 runs off just 11 balls, including four sixes, setting the tone early in the powerplay. Prabhsimran Singh<\/strong> then steadied the innings with a well-crafted 43 off 34 balls, ensuring PBKS didn\u2019t lose momentum after the early burst.<\/p>\n Cooper Connolly<\/strong> added valuable runs with a quickfire 36 off 22 deliveries, keeping the required rate in check. The chase was then expertly guided by skipper Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>, who played a composed yet aggressive knock of 50 off 29 balls. His innings, featuring four boundaries and three sixes, proved to be the backbone of the chase.<\/p>\n Though CSK managed to pick up wickets at intervals through Matt Henry<\/strong> and Anshul Kamboj<\/strong>, PBKS never let the pressure build. Late cameos from Shashank Singh<\/strong> (14 off 6) and Marcus Stoinis<\/strong> (9 off 3) ensured that the visitors crossed the finish line comfortably in 18.4 overs.<\/p>\n Shreyas really is some player. \u2014 Kevin Pietersen\ud83e\udd8f (@KP24) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sarpanch Saab hai na! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udef6 pic.twitter.com\/AgNb1drLHu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Punjab Kings hunt down 210 with clinical precision to defeat CSK by 5 wickets \ud83d\udd25#cricket<\/a> #CSKvsPBKS<\/a> #ipl2026<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4pAqwi4uux<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 PUNJAB KINGS \u2013 TABLE TOPPERS OF IPL 2026. \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 The Shreyas Iyer army is on fire! \ud83e\udd76 \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n IPL 2023 \u2705 FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VICTORY FOR PUNJAB KINGS vs CSK IN CHEPAUK \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/UByerR6d51<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Priyansh Arya treated CSK like they are Kenya, 39 runs off just 11 balls, pure carnage \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Punjab Kings have now won 6 out of their last 7 matches against the five-time champions.<\/p>\n PBKS are no longer underdogs, they\u2019re serious contenders now. \u2728 pic.twitter.com\/3g0npjSlS5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Soman. (@Shreyasian96) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udd25 DOMINANCE ALERT: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n PBKS have won 7 out of their last 8 matches against CSK \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Pure one-sided dominance in recent years \ud83d\udcc9<\/p>\n Momentum clearly with Punjab \u2014 CSK need something special to turn this around \ud83d\udc40\ud83c\udfcf#PBKS<\/a> #CSK<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #Cricket<\/a>\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/5CYV4R1kdJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Majid Hussain (@MH_402) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Many laughed when Punjab Kings bought Shreyas Iyer for \u20b926.75 crore. But since he arrived, the team\u2019s fortunes have changed completely and now everyone is talking about them. <\/p>\n Without any doubt, the best captain in the IPL right now. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/h16OMhnqP2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rohan\ud83d\udcab (@rohann__45) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 Lost vs Rajasthan Royals. Tough road for Chennai Super Kings \u274c#CSKvsPBKS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WVRwKHCZSE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Arkatanu Pal (@Arkatanu_Pal) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n From being in the playing XI in 2018 to leading DC to the IPL 2020 Final, winning IPL 2024 with KKR, and reaching the IPL 2025 Final with PBKS\u2014 A leader who delivers, He truly deserves more\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Jj4AsJpEuj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bijendra B Rajput (@brajput868) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 THE MOMENTS PUNJAB KINGS WON THE MATCH LED BY CAPTAIN SHREYAS IYER \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n \u2013 4th consecutive win for Punjab Kings in last 4 encounters Vs CSK at Chepauk! \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udd76<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/KhCTxW1OhO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tumhare patakhe khatam ho gaye ho to main apne dhamake shuru karu? \u2014 Bleed_blue (@bleedblue1805) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If Ruturaj Gaikwad wants to succeed in cricket, he just needs to follow Shreyas Iyer.<\/p>\n That’s it. He should learn how to bat and how to captain.#IPL2026<\/a> #CSKvPBKS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Madras Man (@newbatsman) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Mentality of PBKS is something which has been a key change since the arrival of Shreyas Iyer & Ricky Ponting#CSKVSPBKS<\/a> #Chennai<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SKH (@skhhere) April 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAyush Mhatre and others power CSK to a massive total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
PBKS pulls off a stunning chase to hand CSK a defeat at Chepauk<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u2013 Lost vs Punjab Kings.
\u2013 Now going to face RCB on Sunday in Chinnaswamy.<\/p>\n\n
Shreyas Iyer has come a long way.<\/p>\n
adapts, and builds teams across franchises.<\/p>\n\n
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\u2013 Shreyas Iyer<\/p>\n\n
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