Who won yesterday’s IPL match? Check out the full highlights of PBKS vs CSK 2026. See how Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer led Punjab to a 5-wicket victory over Chennai.”
Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their dream run in TATA IPL 2026, securing a dominant five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite a massive total from the hosts at the M. Chidambaram Stadium, PBKS chased it down with 17 balls to spare, proving their batting depth this season.
Who Won Yesterday’s IPL Match? (Match Summary)
- Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS won by 5 wickets)
- Player of the Match: Priyansh Arya (39 off 11 balls)
- Venue: M. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match Date: April 3, 2026
CSK Innings: Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube Shine
After being put in to bat, Chennai Super Kings faced an early blow with Sanju Samson falling for just 7. However, the youngsters stepped up:
- Ayush Mhatre’s Record: The 18-year-old sensation smashed 73 off 43 balls, becoming the third-highest scorer in IPL history for a player under 19.
- The Finish: Shivam Dube (45 off 27*) and Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) powered CSK to a formidable 209/5.
- Bowling: Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for PBKS, finishing with tidy figures of 1/21.
PBKS Chase: Priyansh Arya’s Explosive Start
Punjab Kings made the 210-run target look easy, thanks to a blistering start from their openers:
- Priyansh Arya’s Fireworks: Arya set the tone by hitting 5 boundaries in the very first over. He blasted 39 runs in just 11 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of over 350!
- Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock: Captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the middle order with a composed 50 off 29 balls, ensuring PBKS stayed ahead of the required run rate.
- The Finish: Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh held their nerves to close the game in the 18th over.
IPL 2026 Points Table Impact
With this second consecutive win, Punjab Kings have moved to the top half of the table. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings are struggling to find their rhythm, having lost both their opening matches this season.
Scorecard at a Glance:
- CSK: 209/5 (20 Overs) | Ayush Mhatre 73 (43), Shivam Dube 45* (27)
- PBKS: 215/5 (17.1 Overs) | Shreyas Iyer 50 (29), Priyansh Arya 39 (11)
- Bowling Highlights: Matt Henry (2/54), Vijaykumar Vyshak (2/??)
