CSK vs LSG IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants are eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race after a five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Lucknow set a 203-run target, driven by Josh Inglis' explosive 85 off 33 balls, but CSK's Urvil Patel countered with a decisive 65 off 23 balls—also the joint-fastest fifty of the tournament.
Following this defeat, the Rishabh Pant-led side has six points from 11 games and will finish with 12 points if they win their remaining three matches.
Urvil matched Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record for fastest half-century by an Indian in the tournament, reaching the milestone in just 13 balls with eight sixes and two fours. He powered the hosts in chasing the formidable 204-run target.
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Urvil’s aggressive approach put Chennai in control, but the team experienced a batting collapse in the middle overs as LSG momentarily fought back.
There were tense moments until the end, but Prashant Veer—who survived two dropped catches—and Shivam Dube—who scored an unbeaten 15 off seven balls—secured the win.
This win propelled Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side into the top five and ahead of Rajasthan Royals by NRR, with three group-stage matches left.
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Batting first, the Rishabh Pant-led team started strongly as Josh Inglis blasted 85 off 33 balls.
Jamie Overton (3/36) triggered a batting collapse for LSG before Shehbaz Ahmed rallied with a gritty unbeaten 43 off 25 balls (3x4, 3x6).
Brief Scores
Lucknow Super Giants: 203/8 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 85, Shahbaz Ahmed 43 not out; Jamie Overton 3/36, Anshul Kamboj 2/47)
Chennai Super Kings: 208/5 in 19.2 overs (Urvil Patel 65, Ruturaj Gaikwad 42; Digvesh Rathi 2/45).