Punjab Kings face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Match 6 (Group A) at IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 26,000 spectators. Punjab Kings are yet to win the IPL title. Chennai Super Kings are five-time IPL champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023), the most successful franchise in the competition. Shreyas Iyer captains Punjab Kings and Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings.

IS Bindra Stadium context: IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali has a fast outfield and good bounce that suits pace bowlers in the early overs before the ball softens. Punjab Kings are playing at their home ground at IS Bindra Stadium, and home advantage in the IPL is a genuine factor given crowd intensity and familiarity with pitch conditions.

Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni’s era built a reputation for consistency and calmness under pressure. Ruturaj Gaikwad continues that tradition with his measured, process-oriented captaincy.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 6 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Mohali. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.