CSK Vs LSG, IPL 2026: Chennai keep play-offs hopes alive with solid 5 wicket victory

The Chennai Super Kings defeated bottom-sided outfit the Lucknow Super Giants in match number 53 of the Indian Premier League, here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK registered a close 5-wicket victory to go 5th in the points table and inch closer towards top 4. It has been a terrific turnaround from the team, who were winless in the opening phase of the tournament

Written by: Rohan Mukherjee Edited by: Rohan Mukherjee

Updated: May 10, 2026, 11:13 PM IST

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Chennai Super Kings' Prashant Veer, left, and Shivam Dube greet each other after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (Photo credit: PTI)

The Chennai Super Kings defeated bottom-sided outfit the Lucknow Super Giants in match number 53 of the Indian Premier League, here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK registered a close 5-wicket victory to go 5th in the points table and inch closer towards top 4. It has been a terrific turnaround from the team, who were winless in the opening phase of the tournament.

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and elected to bowl first in order to avoid chasing any total in the humid afternoon heat.

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After winning the toss and bowling first, CSK struggled to contain the fired-up LSG top order, which breathed fire today. Lucknow’s Australian recruit Josh Inglis, who was playing only his 2nd IPL 2026 game today, was the standout performer for the North Indian franchise.

Josh Inglis played out a sensational knock of 85 off just 33 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and 6 towering sixes. Shahbaz Ahmed remained not out with a late flourish of 43 off 25 balls, while Himmat Singh added 17 off 12 to help LSG post a formidable total of 203/8.

CSK’s bowling effort was led by Jamie Overton, who claimed 3/36, while Afghan Chinaman Noor Ahmad lived up to his reputation on the dry surface, finishing with economical figures of 1/24.

CSK’s chase began with intent. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the innings with a composed 42 off 28 balls. However, the momentum truly shifted when Urvil Patel exploded for a rapid 65 (23 balls), including 8 sixes. Sanju Samson, the major pillar for the franchise throughout the 2026 season, added a crucial 28 off 14 balls to kick start Chennai’s chase.

Despite Digvesh Rathi’s double strike and the disciplined spell from Shahbaz Ahmed (2/30), CSK’s middle order held firm. Jamie Overton capped off his player of the match performance by guiding the 5-time champions to victory with 4 balls to spare, finishing at 208/5.

Up next, the Chennai Super Kings will face the same opponents in the reverse fixture on Friday, May 15 at the Ekana Stadium.