Punjab Kings Achieve Historic Victory Over Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026
Punjab Kings Rewrite IPL History
On April 3, 2026, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) made headlines by defeating the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS successfully chased down a daunting target of 210 runs, finishing the match with eight balls remaining. This victory marked a continued struggle for CSK, who are still in search of their first win this season after another disappointing performance.
After winning the toss, Shreyas opted to bowl first, allowing CSK to post a total of 209 runs. Ayush Mhatre was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring 73 runs off 43 balls, supported by quick contributions from Safaraz Khan (32 off 12) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27). In response, PBKS's Priyansh Arya set the tone during the power play with a blistering 39 runs off just 12 balls, while Shreyas Iyer added a solid 50 runs off 29 deliveries, propelling the team towards victory.
PBKS Sets New Records
Historic Chases in IPL
This win signifies PBKS's ninth successful chase of 200 or more runs in IPL history, extending their own record as no other team has achieved more than six such chases, a record held by the Mumbai Indians. This achievement also sets a world record in T20 cricket, with Australia following in second place with seven successful chases.
Most 200+ Chases In T20 Cricket| Team | Number Of Times |
| Punjab Kings | 9 |
| Australia | 7 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 |
| India | 6 |
Additionally, PBKS has now successfully chased down totals of 200 or more against CSK three times, the highest by any team, breaking the previous record they shared with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This remarkable feat has only been accomplished five times in the history of the league.
Dominance Over CSK
200+ Chases Against CSK
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
| MI | 219/4 | Delhi | 2021 |
| LSG | 213/4 | Chennai | 2024 |
| LSG | 211/4 | Mumbai (CCI) | 2023 |
| PBKS | 210/5 | Chennai | 2026 |
| PBKS | 206/4 | Abu Dhabi | 2014 |
| PBKS | 201/6 | Chennai | 2024 |
This victory also marked PBKS's fourth consecutive win against CSK at Chepauk, a feat only previously achieved by the Mumbai Indians, who won six times in a row between 2011 and 2019. PBKS's current streak is a first for any team, as they have now secured four wins in a row against CSK.
With this latest win, PBKS has now triumphed over CSK 17 times in IPL history, while suffering 16 defeats. They are one of the few teams, alongside MI, to maintain a positive head-to-head record against the Super Kings. This victory also extends PBKS's impressive run, having won eight of their last nine encounters with CSK since 2021.