Chennai

Sanju Samson (W)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Urvil Patel

Kartik Sharma

Dewald Brevis

Shivam Dube

Jamie Overton

Akeal Hosein

Noor Ahmad

Anshul Kamboj

Mukesh Choudhary

Lucknow

Mitchell Marsh

Josh Inglis

Nicholas Pooran

Aiden Markram

Rishabh Pant (C) (W)

Akshat Raghuwanshi

Himmat Singh

Shahbaz Ahamad

Mohammad Shami

Prince Yadav

Digvesh Singh

Akash Madhwal

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Aman Hakim Khan

Gurjapneet Singh

Matthew James Henry

Matthew William Short

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Prashant Ramendra Veer

Rahul Desraj Chahar

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan

Shreyas Gopal

Spencer Henry Johnson

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Abdul Samad Farooq

Aiden Kyle Markram

Akash Maharaj Singh

Akshat R Raghuwanshi

Anrich Arno Nortje

Arjun Sachin Tendulkar

Arshin Atul Kulkarni

Avesh Khan

Ayush Badoni

Digvesh Singh Rathi

George Fredrik Linde

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Manimaran Siddharth

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Mayank Prabhu Yadav

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mohammad Shami Ahmed

Mohsin Khan

Mukul Dalip Choudhary

Naman Tiwari

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

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IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings not only defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets but also knocked Rishabh Pant-led side out of IPL 2026

CSK downed LSG by five wickets to inch closer to grabbing playoff spot

This loss ended LSG's campaign in the ongoing IPL 2026

CSK's star pacer Urvil Patel in this frame. (Screenshot)

IPL 2026: Urvil's blitz helps CSK knock out LSG in 204-run chase

Urvil Patel’s emotional celebration after his record-equalling IPL knock for CSK left fans talking during the high-voltage clash against LSG.

Urvil Patel produced one of the most explosive innings in IPL history during CSK’s clash against LSG.

The young CSK batter smashed a sensational 13-ball half-century, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.

LSG's Josh Inglis scripts unique milestone with blistering innings against CSK at Chepauk

Decoded: Emotional message on Urvil Patel’s note after historic 13-ball fifty

Urvil Patel launched blitzkrieg on Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers and ended up cracking the joint-fastest half century in IPL history at Chepauk

Urvil Patel smashed the join-fastest fifty in IPL history during CSK vs LSG clash

Urvil Patel equalled Yashasvi Jaiswal's 13-ball fifty record

CSK's star batter Urvil Patel in this frame. (Screenshot)

CSK vs LSG: Urvil Patel scripts history, goes berserk to tonk join-fastest fifty

Aiden Markram was visibly upset with Rishabh Pant after a horrible mix-up between the duo during CSK versus LSG IPL 2026 clash

Aiden Markram erupted at Rishabh Pant after horrible mix-up at the crease between them

It all happened during CSK vs LSG clash

Aiden Markram left seething at Rishabh Pant after terrible mix-up during CSK vs LSG IPL 2026 clash. (Screenshot)

Watch: Aiden Markram left seething at Rishabh Pant after terrible mix-up during 

R Ashwin left fans in splits after making a hilarious observation during Vijay’s oath ceremony amid CSK’s crucial IPL clash against LSG.

R Ashwin’s funny social media post quickly went viral among cricket fans.

CSK face LSG in an important clash at Chepauk.

‘Get to Chepauk ASAP’: R Ashwin reacts after spotting CSK bowler at Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony

R Ashwin

‘Get to Chepauk ASAP’: Ashwin reacts after spotting CSK bowler at Vijay’s...

Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants, while Rishabh Pant announced two changes to the LSG playing XI.


Chennai Super Kings opted to bowl first at Chepauk and retained the same playing XI for the clash.

LSG brought back Josh Inglis and included Avesh Khan in place of Mayank Yadav.

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

IPL 2026: CSK opt to bowl first against LSG, know playing XIs

CSK and LSG are set for a crucial IPL 2026 showdown at Chepauk, with Chennai’s hot and humid conditions expected to test both teams in the afternoon clash.


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.

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

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

Ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against LSG, CSK urged fans to avoid bringing political banners and flags to Chepauk and celebrate the spirit of cricket peacefully.


CSK issued a special advisory requesting fans not to carry political banners, flags or hoardings to the stadium.

The guideline came shortly after Vijay became the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following TVK’s election success.

Sanju Samson in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

Ahead of key clash against LSG, CSK issues key guideline for fans

CSK legend Ambati Rayudu was full of praise for Lucknow Super Giants' star pacer Prince Yadav. Rayudu feels that Prince will soon make his India debut

Prince Yadav is hogging limelight in IPL 2026 with his impressive bowling

Ambati Rayudu feels Prince Yadav will soon make his India debut

LSG's star pacer Prince Yadav in this frame. (X)

'He's going to make his debut soon for India': Ambati Rayudu's bold prediction o

Ravichandran Ashwin feels MS Dhoni might play his last IPL match in Chennai on May 18 where Chennai Super Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

CSK legend MS Dhoni is yet to play a match in the ongoing IPL 2026

Meanwhile, R Ashwin feels MS Dhoni will play his last IPL match in Chennai

Former Chennai Super Kings' captain in this frame. (Getty)

'MS Dhoni might get a farewell game in...': Ex-CSK star reveals MSD's last show 

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RCB’s blockbuster IPL 2026 clash against MI is taking place far away from Bengaluru, and the reason behind the venue shift is now clear.

Despite the fixture being officially listed as an RCB home game, the contest is not being played at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The blockbuster clash is taking place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur.

Explained: Why RCB’s IPL 2026 home game vs MI is being played away from Bengaluru in Raipur

Why RCB’s IPL 2026 home game vs MI is being played away from Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash

RCB won the toss and decided to bowl first against MI

Here are the playing XIs of both the teams:

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar (L) and MI captain Suryakumar Yadav in frame. (Screenshot)

IPL 2026: RCB ask MI to bat first, suspense to Pandya ends; Know Playing XIs

Virat Kohli will be chasing a massive record during the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians

RCB superstar Virat Kohli will have his sights set on a big feat during IPL 2026 clash against MI

Kohli is all set to surpass KL Rahul as highest run scorer against MI in IPL

RCB's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame. (Screenshot)

Virat Kohli eyes big record heading into RCB vs MI clash, set to become first-ev

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CSK vs LSG Match 53 Playing XI - Chennai (10 May 2026)

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IPL 2026: Urvil's blitz helps CSK knock out LSG in 204-run chase

Decoded: Emotional message on Urvil Patel’s note after historic 13-ball fifty

CSK vs LSG: Urvil Patel scripts history, goes berserk to tonk join-fastest fifty