IPL 2026 Points Table, Orange Cap & Purple Cap after match 7, CSK vs PBKS
The CSK vs PBKS, match 7 of IPL 2026, took place at Chidambaram Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clashed with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 7 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday, April 3. PBKS defeated CSK by five wickets to register their second victory in a row.
After being asked to bat first, CSK piled up a gigantic total of 209/5 in the first innings. After Sanju Samson got out for seven runs, Ayush Mhatre (73) set up a partnership of 96 runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad (28). Shivam Dube (45* off 27) and Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) added crucial runs in the death overs.
In the chase, Priyansh Arya (39) and Prabhsimran Singh (43) gave a good start to Punjab. Shreyas Iyer scored a spectacular half-century, playing a pivotal role in the victory. PBKS chased down the target within 19 overs.
IPL 2026 Updated Points Table after match 7, CSK vs PBKS
After the victory, Punjab Kings have moved to the top spot in IPL 2026 points table with four points. On the other hand, CSK languish at the last spot with no points from two games.
Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru follow PBKS in the next two spots, followed by Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in fourth and fifth places.
IPL 2026: Most runs
Cooper Connolly is the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 108 runs, followed by Ankrish Raghuvanshi with 103 runs. Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Ryan Ricketton are the next batters in the list.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IPL 2026 after Match 7
- Cooper Connolly (PBKS) – 108 runs
- Ankrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) – 103 runs
- Ishan Kishan (SRH) – 94 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 83 runs
- Ryan Rickelton (MI) – 81 runs
IPL 2026: Most wickets
PBKS’ Vijaykumar Vyshak is the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with five wickets. With four wickets each, Jaydev Unadkat, Anshul Kamboj, and Blessing Muzarabani are the next bowlers in the list. Jacob Duffy takes the fifth spot with three scalps.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IPL 2026 after Match 7:
- Vijaykumar Vyshak (PBKS) – 5 wickets
- Jaydev Unadkat (SRH) – 4 wickets
- Anshul Kamboj (CSK) – 4 wickets
- Blessing Muzarabani (KKR) – 4 wickets
- Jacob Duffy (RCB) – 3 wickets
Who is the leading run-scorer in the 2026 IPL after match 7?
PBKS’ Cooper Connolly (108 runs) is the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
Who is at the top of the Indian Premier League 2026 points table after match 7?
Punjab Kings take the top spot in the points table by four points.
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