This article provides the complete, verified results for all IPL 2026 matches played on Saturday, 4th April 2026. Three matches took place on this day:
- Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
You will find each match’s winner, full scorecard, top performers, Player of the Match awards, updated points table, and key highlights. All data is accurate and based on official match reports.
1. Overview of 4th April 2026 Matches
Saturday, 4th April 2026, marked a triple-header in IPL 2026 – Match Nos. 7, 8, and 9 of the season. All three matches produced high scores and thrilling finishes, with two teams successfully chasing 200+ targets and one match decided in the final over.
Quick Results:
- Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
- Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets
- Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs
2. Match 1: CSK vs PBKS – Punjab Kings’ Dominant Chase
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk)
Date: 4th April 2026
Toss: Punjab Kings elected to bowl first
Chennai Super Kings Innings (Batting First)
Chennai Super Kings posted a formidable 209/5 in their 20 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Mhatre | 73 | 43 | 7 | 4 |
| Shivam Dube | 45* | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | 32 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 28 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
Innings Notes:
- Ayush Mhatre reached his fifty in just 29 balls
- Mhatre and Gaikwad added 96 runs for the first wicket
- CSK scored 64 runs in the last 5 overs
- Sarfaraz Khan struck at 266.66, smashing 32 off 12 balls
Punjab Kings Chase (Target – 210)
Punjab Kings chased down the target with 8 balls to spare, finishing at 210/5 in 18.4 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 39 | 11 | 354.54 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 50 | 29 | 172.41 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 43 | 34 | 126.47 |
| Cooper Connolly | 36* | 22 | 163.63 |
Chase Notes:
- Priyansh Arya smashed 39 runs in just 11 deliveries, including 5 fours and 3 sixes
- PBKS reached 50 runs in only 3.2 overs
- Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a 29-ball half-century
- Iyer and Wadhera shared a 59-run partnership
Match Result
Winner: Punjab Kings by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer (50 off 29 balls)
Impact on Standings:
- Punjab Kings registered their second consecutive victory
- Chennai Super Kings suffered their second consecutive defeat, remaining at 0 points
3. Match 2: DC vs MI – Sameer Rizvi’s Second Consecutive Masterclass
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Date: 4th April 2026
Toss: Delhi Capitals elected to bowl first
Mumbai Indians Innings (Batting First)
Mumbai Indians posted 162/6 in their 20 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 51 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| Naman Dhir | 28 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
Innings Notes:
- MI lost two early wickets in the powerplay
- Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav added 53 runs
- Suryakumar scored his half-century off 36 balls
- Naman Dhir provided late fireworks with 28 off 11
Delhi Capitals Bowling:
- Mukesh Kumar – 2 wickets (Rickelton, Tilak Varma)
- Axar Patel, Ngidi, Natarajan – 1 wicket each
Delhi Capitals Chase (Target – 163)
Delhi Capitals chased down the target in 18.1 overs, scoring 164/4.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sameer Rizvi | 90 | 51 | 7 | 7 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 44 | 30 | 6 | 1 |
| David Miller | 21* | – | – | – |
Chase Notes:
- Delhi lost KL Rahul (1) and Nitish Rana (0) early
- Sameer Rizvi started cautiously (7 off 10) then accelerated brilliantly
- Rizvi and Nissanka added 66 runs
- Rizvi scored 20 runs off Corbin Bosch’s over – 2 fours + 2 sixes
- Rizvi and Miller put on 78 runs for the fourth wicket
- Rizvi fell for 90, receiving a standing ovation
Match Result
Winner: Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Sameer Rizvi (90 off 51 balls)
Impact on Standings:
- Delhi Capitals won their second consecutive match
- Mumbai Indians suffered their first defeat of the season
4. Match 3: GT vs RR – Last-Ball Thriller
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: 4th April 2026
Toss: Rajasthan Royals elected to bat first
Rajasthan Royals Innings (Batting First)
Rajasthan Royals posted a commanding 210/6 in their 20 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | 75 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 178.57 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 55 | 36 | 6 | 3 | 152.77 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 31 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 172.22 |
Innings Notes:
- Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi added 70 runs for the first wicket
- Powerplay score: 69/0
- Dhruv Jurel played his career-best IPL innings – 75 off 42
Gujarat Titans Chase (Target – 211)
Gujarat Titans fell short by 6 runs, finishing at 204/8.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 73 | 44 | 9 | 3 |
| Rashid Khan | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 23* | 16 | 1 | 2 |
Chase Notes:
- GT scored 56/0 in the powerplay
- Sudharsan and Kushagra added 78 runs for the first wicket
- Sai Sudharsan made 73 off 44 balls
- Ravi Bishnoi turned the match with 4 wickets
- Bishnoi dismissed Sudharsan (73), Phillips, Sundar, and Tewatia
- Rashid Khan and Rabada added 43 runs for the ninth wicket
- Final over needed 11 runs; Tushar Deshpande conceded only 4
Rajasthan Royals Bowling:
- Ravi Bishnoi – 4/41 (career-best IPL figures)
- Tushar Deshpande – 4 runs in the final over
- Jofra Archer – 4 runs in the 19th over
Match Result
Winner: Rajasthan Royals by 6 runs
Player of the Match: Ravi Bishnoi (4/41)
Impact on Standings:
- Rajasthan Royals won their second consecutive match
- Gujarat Titans suffered their second consecutive defeat (captain Shubman Gill missed due to muscle spasm; Rashid Khan led)
5. IPL 2026 Points Table Update (After 4th April)
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.637 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | – |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | – |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – |
Key Observations:
- Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals have won both their opening matches
- Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans are at the bottom with 0 points each
- Punjab Kings leads on Net Run Rate (+0.637)
6. Quick Summary Table of All Matches
| Match | Winner | Winning Margin | Scorecard Summary | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs PBKS | Punjab Kings | 5 wickets | CSK 209/5, PBKS 210/5 | Shreyas Iyer (50 off 29) |
| DC vs MI | Delhi Capitals | 6 wickets | MI 162/6, DC 164/4 | Sameer Rizvi (90 off 51) |
| GT vs RR | Rajasthan Royals | 6 runs | RR 210/6, GT 204/8 | Ravi Bishnoi (4/41) |
7. Key Match Highlights & Turning Points
CSK vs PBKS Highlights
- Turning Point: Priyansh Arya’s 11-ball 39 completely dismantled CSK’s bowling attack in the powerplay
- PBKS reached 50 runs in just 3.2 overs – the fastest team fifty of the season so far
- Shreyas Iyer’s calm half-century ensured no middle-order collapse
DC vs MI Highlights
- Turning Point: Sameer Rizvi’s acceleration after a slow start – from 7 off 10 to 90 off 51
- Rizvi smashed 20 runs off Corbin Bosch’s over (2 fours, 2 sixes)
- Mukesh Kumar’s powerplay wickets (2 for 25) kept MI to a below-par total
GT vs RR Highlights
- Turning Point: Ravi Bishnoi’s 4-wicket haul, including the big wicket of Sai Sudharsan (73)
- Tushar Deshpande’s final over: defended 11 runs by conceding only 4
- Rashid Khan’s late fightback (24 off 16) and Rabada’s 23* off 16 kept the match alive until the last ball
8. Player of the Match – Detailed Performance Analysis
Match 1: Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
- 50 runs off 29 balls (strike rate 172.41)
- 5 fours, 2 sixes
- Captain’s knock under pressure – stabilized the chase after early fireworks
Match 2: Sameer Rizvi (Delhi Capitals)
- 90 runs off 51 balls (strike rate 176.47)
- 7 fours, 7 sixes
- Second consecutive match-winning innings (scored 70 in previous match)
- Rescued DC from 2 down early and finished with a career-best score
Match 3: Ravi Bishnoi (Rajasthan Royals)
- 4 wickets for 41 runs in 4 overs (economy 10.25)
- Career-best IPL figures
- Dismissed: Sai Sudharsan (73), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia
- Single-handedly shifted momentum in RR’s favor
9. Upcoming Matches Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 5th April | RCB vs SRH | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
| 5th April | LSG vs KKR | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| 6th April | PBKS vs KKR | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| 6th April | CSK vs RCB | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Note: The CSK vs RCB match on 6th April is a crucial encounter as both teams are yet to register a win this season.
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1 – Who won the IPL match on 4th April 2026?
Three matches were played on 4th April 2026:
- Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings
- Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians
- Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans
Q2 – Who won the CSK vs PBKS match?
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets, chasing 210 runs in 18.4 overs.
Q3 – Who won the DC vs MI match?
Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets, chasing 163 runs in 18.1 overs.
Q4 – Who won the GT vs RR match?
Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs, defending 210 against Gujarat Titans.
Q5 – Who was Player of the Match in each game?
- CSK vs PBKS – Shreyas Iyer (50 off 29)
- DC vs MI – Sameer Rizvi (90 off 51)
- GT vs RR – Ravi Bishnoi (4/41)
Q6 – What is the current IPL 2026 points table position?
Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals are joint top with 4 points each. CSK and GT are at the bottom with 0 points.
Q7 – Which team is leading the IPL 2026 points table?
Punjab Kings currently lead due to a superior Net Run Rate (+0.637).
Q8 – When is the next CSK match?
CSK plays RCB on 6th April 2026 at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.
11. Final Verdict
4th April 2026 proved to be a spectacular day of IPL cricket. All three matches delivered high scores, individual brilliance, and nail-biting finishes.
Top Performers of the Day:
- Sameer Rizvi – 90 off 51 balls (DC)
- Ravi Bishnoi – 4/41 (RR)
- Shreyas Iyer – 50 off 29 (PBKS)
Teams to Watch:
Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals have made unbeaten starts and look strong for playoff contention.
Teams in Trouble:
Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have lost both their opening matches and need immediate course correction.
Overall Verdict: High-scoring, entertaining cricket with three deserving winners.
