🏏IPL 2026: CSK vs LSG, 53rd Match, at Chennai🏏 - Page 4

Aiden Markram: Everything is going well, thanks. We’re just cracking on; you eventually find that rhythm and routine. It was great to get a win the other evening—it really boosted morale in the dressing room. Hopefully, we can back that up with another strong performance today. I think it depends on your specific role. My goal is to maximize scoring and understand my position in the middle. In this format, the requirements can change from ball to ball or over to over, and you have to be aware of that. If you’re in the middle order, you have to be quite fluid to ensure you complete the job for the team. The tricky thing is that shots that work at the top can often get you caught in the middle overs. Personally, I try to look for more space toward the back end of my innings and find unique ways to find gaps through the middle. Everyone’s approach is a bit different—some guys like to stay in the crease and find gaps, others like to use their feet. For me, it's about hitting those pockets and running hard. I’ve always said I’m happy to be fluid and play whatever role is required. Recently, I’ve spent more time at the top, so right now, I’m probably more accustomed to that. However, I’ve played a lot in the middle order in the past as well. I’m currently revisiting those middle-order structures and plans to ensure effective execution. Look, you’d much rather be on the field playing than missing out, so I see it through that lens. Whatever the role, you just try to give it a crack and play according to your strengths. I try not to overthink it; while the roles differ, they’re all challenges I’m excited to take on. Thank you.

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Mahiya na aaya mera

Goenka ke team se nahin haarne ka guys

"As per BBC and accuweather, it's clear skies for the rest of the day " -- For what it is worth, it does look quite clear right now at the ground too.

Lennox: "If CSK are batting first, I think its best to send Brevis at no.4. I know Karitk has been in sublime form at no.4, he hasn't been able to keep up his strike rate tho, he has been striking at under 140 and plays toooo much dots" -- Might be very situation-dependent. If CSK lose their second wicket, say, in the middle overs, Brevis might come in. Anything earlier, and CSK might want to hold Brevis back until his desired entry point.

Can't spot MS Dhoni in the CSK camp. On one of the adjacent strips, Mayank Yadav is bowling some rockets. Will he be ready to play back-to-back matches? On the eve of the game, LSG bowling coach B Arun suggested that Mayank is a bit short of match practice

"Hope Overton is fit and available. With the pitch under covers,the toss is going to play an important part."

Time for the toss. Bright and sunny in Chennai, and in the heat stand the two captains, Gaikwad and Pant. Pant will call. Heads is the call, but tails it is. CSK will field first.

Rutu won toss

CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first.

CSK won the toss

toss jeete hi match haar jate hope we will win match too

Originally posted by: SalluTheUllu

Rutu won toss

Last time when he won toss we had lost that match