CSK vs LSG Playing XI, Head-to-Head Record, Pitch Report & Weather Report

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Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rishabh Pant in this frame. (X)
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rishabh Pant in this frame. (X)

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CSK and LSG will face off at Chepauk with playoff pressure intensifying in IPL 2026.

Chennai weather is expected to remain extremely hot and humid, with the “feels like” temperature likely to touch 42°C during the match.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their upcoming IPL 2026 clash on Sunday, May 10 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

CSK vs LSG Match Details and Timing

The CSK vs LSG match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST and the play will start half an hour later.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary 

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Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI:

Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram/Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav

Impact Player: Mayank Yadav/Mohsin Khan

Chennai Pitch Report

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is expected to be a red-soil surface that favors both batter and bowlers. Often known for favoring spinners, recent games have featured some flat pitches, letting batters score freely without hesitation.

CSK vs LSG Head-to-Head record

Matches played: 5
Matches won by CSK: 2
Matches won by LSG: 3

Chennai Weather Report

The weather in Chennai for today's game is likey to stay hot and humid, with temperatures to range between 33°C and 38°C. Because of the humidity levels, hovering around 65%-73%, the "feels like" temperature could touch nearly 42°C despite the actual temperatures staying in the mid-30s.

Cloud cover is expected during the afternoon, which may give a little relief from the harsh sunlight ahead of the game. Since it is a daytime fixture, dew is unlikely to have much impact on the game.