LSG vs CSK Highlights IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh, Akash Singh, Nicholas Pooran Star For Lucknow Super Giants At Ekana Cricket Stadium | Chennai Super Kings’ Playoff Chances Take A Hit

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LSG vs CSK, IPL 2026 Live Score: The Lucknow Super Giants had a clinical chase and a decisive victory. They could have discovered the perfect opening combo at last. Josh Inglis seemed to be the ideal fit after Mitchell Marsh tried a number of partners at the top this season. In the massive 135-run opening stand, Inglis was more of a supporting player, but his presence gave Marsh total control over the game. Marsh was the main focus of this pursuit. From the powerplay on, he attacked the bowlers, particularly Anshul Kamboj, whom he hit for 28 runs in a single over. After LSG quickly reached 86 in the powerplay, they had complete control of the game. Marsh quickly reached a stunning 38-ball 90 after continuing to find boundaries with ease. To their credit, the Chennai Super Kings did manage a brief comeback, taking three wickets for nine runs, including both openers. However, Pooran, who had first appeared scratchy, brutally concluded the game with four straight sixes. On this pitch, 187 felt about par at the halfway point. However, Lucknow’s batting style made it appear insufficient, as they finished the chase with 20 balls remaining.

Earlier, After LSG’s Akash Singh tore through the top order with a clinical spell of 3/26, briefly putting the visitors on the defensive, the first innings was characterized by a stunning revival. But Kartik Sharma turned the tide with a brilliant 71 off 42 balls, anchoring the middle session with a combination of raw power and patience. Brevis and Shivam Dube, who delivered the late fireworks required to send the score past the 180-mark, were able to assist him. The Lucknow bowling unit struggled to stop the flow of boundaries in the final overs, especially against a tenacious CSK lower order, even if Mohammed Shami and Shahbaz Ahmed were able to contribute with a wicket apiece. 

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Both LSG and Chennai Super Kings made a couple of changes in their teams. Ruturaj Gaikwad announced that Spencer Johnson will be making his debut for the five-time champions. 

Lucknow Super Giants host Chennai Super Kings in a crucial game at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. While the hosts have already been eliminated from the race to the IPL 2026 playoffs, CSK are right in it and would want to continue their winning streak against the Super Giants. LSG find themselves right at the bottom of the points table, while the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side is placed fifth with six wins in 11 matches. A win tonight would boost CSK’s chances of making it to the playoffs. 

Lucknow Super Giants Preview

Even if they win tonight, the Lucknow Super Giants have nothing substantial to gain because they are at the bottom of the table. However, they should be able to try a few new players for the rest of the season after being eliminated from the competition, which will help them learn from their mistakes and improve for the next year. 

Chennai Super Kings Preview

In contrast to LSG, the Chennai Super Kings are among the favorites to qualify for the playoffs despite dropping their first three games of the 2026 season. They are now a strong possibility for a top-four finish on the points table after making an unexpected turnaround. CSK needs to defeat LSG on Friday to guarantee their spot in the playoffs and maintain their position in the top four of the prestigious T20 league. 

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Rishabh Pant (C and wk), Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Ayush Badoni, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari

Chennai Super Kings Squad

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Madhwal, Dian Forrester, MS Dhoni, Matt Henry, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Aman Khan, Zakary Foulkes, Macneil Noronha