CSK vs PBKS Playing XI 2026: Full Team Prediction & Key Players Today

The highly anticipated match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) today in IPL 2026 promises to deliver exhilarating action. Fans are currently speculating about the CSK vs. PBKS playing XI and team compositions while eagerly searching for key details on crucial players and match-related insights.

In this article, we have made every effort to keep you ahead of the curve by providing confirmed information, probable playing XIs, a match preview, and fantasy tips.

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

CSK Playing 11 Today Predicted

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Ruturaj Gaikwad

• Sanju Samson

• Matt Short

• Shivam Dube

• Karn Sharma

• Jamie Overton

• Noor Ahmad

• Matt Henry

• Anshul Kamboj

• Khaleel Ahmed

• Ayush Mhatre

Punjab Kings

• Prabhsimran Singh

• Cooper Connolly

• Shreyas Iyer

• Nehal Wadhera

• Sashwat Singh

• Marcus Stoinis

• Marco Jansen

• Xavier Bartlett

• Arshdeep Singh

• Vyshak Vijaykumar

• Yuzvendra Chahal

You are likely already aware that PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury during the previous match; however, he is fit to play in this upcoming game—a fact confirmed by coach Brad Haddin before the match.

Who will win the PBKS vs CSK match 7 of IPL 2026?

While we can certainly acknowledge that the Punjab Kings are currently in superb form, they stand a strong chance of winning the upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings—despite it being an ‘away game’ played on the opposition’s home turf. At this juncture, Punjab Kings possess a superior squad compared to Chennai; moreover, as witnessed in their previous match, the Chennai team is currently struggling in the batting department and will have to take the field without the services of the injured MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis.

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026: Squads

Chennai Super Kings Squads

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

PBKS Squad

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

PBKS vs CSK IPL 2026: Weather and pitch report

CSK vs PBKS in. According to weather forecasts, the average temperature on match day is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds could reach up to 44 km/h; however—and this is the best part—the probability of rain or thunderstorms is virtually nil. Furthermore, weather predictions suggest that cloud cover in the sky during the day is likely to remain at a minimal 4 per cent.

The pitch at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) is expected to be a dry, slow surface that offers significant assistance to spinners—a characteristic that becomes even more pronounced as the match progresses. This makes it highly advantageous for spinners and bowlers who utilize variations in their delivery, while fast bowlers typically find little assistance here. Consequently, matches played at this venue often turn out to be low-scoring and highly tactical affairs, where batting first to set a target is generally considered the more advantageous strategy.

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Conclusion:-

The playing XI for today’s CSK vs PBKS match showcases the formidable strength and lineups of both teams, making this IPL 2026 encounter an incredibly thrilling spectacle for fans. While Chennai Super Kings take the field armed with experience and balance, Punjab Kings are placing their reliance on aggressive batting and impactful all-rounders.

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