🏏IPL 2026: CSK vs LSG, 59th Match, Lucknow on 15/05/2026🏏 - Page 2

Stats and trivia

1. Sanju Samson is 101 runs away from matching his highest returns in an IPL season. He had scored 531 in 16 games in IPL 2024 and has 430 in 11 games this year. He is also enjoying his best season in terms of strike rate (169.29), with his next best being 158.89 in 2020.
2. Noor Ahmad has dismissed Nicholas Pooran three times in four meetings - including in their previous game on Sunday - for just two runs in the IPL. Noor has also restricted Aiden Markram and Pant to scoring at less than run-a-ball against him.
3. Shahbaz Ahmed has dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad three times in four games, with Gaikwad scoring 35 runs at a strike rate of 122.

Did you know?

- Josh Inglis is one of just two players to strike at over 200 in the Powerplay in the IPL since 2025 (min. 100 balls faced). The other is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

- Rishabh Pant has a good record against CSK. He averages 45.3 against them and has scored his 453 runs at a SR of 151

- Urvil Patel's strike-rate of 232.43 is the highest among Indian batters in Men's T20s since 2024 (min. 500 runs)

What they said:

"We worked on quite a few areas in thee break and I think it came off really well. Still three games to go, but it is just about keeping it simple [for] as long as possible. I know it's easy to say at times when you're under the pressure or under the pump, but that's our mantra and we are going to stick to it." - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Thank you Raji for the thread and for tagging.

Best wishes to both teams.

At present, CSK are placed fifth on the points table with 12 points from 11 matches. In addition, the team is coming into this game with three straight wins, which has improved their confidence and momentum.

Notably, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have started performing well at the right stage of the tournament.

On the other hand, LSG are having a difficult season. Led by Rishabh Pant, LSG are currently at the bottom of the table with only three wins in 11 matches. As a result, they became the first team to get knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. Even so, the team will aim to finish the season on a positive note.

Interestingly, both teams faced each other four days earlier in Chennai, where CSK won the match by five wickets in the final over.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Highest Team Total In IPL

Chennai Super Kings registered the highest team total in the LSG vs CSK head to head records when they scored 217/7 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during the 2023 IPL season.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Lowest Team Total in IPL

Lucknow Super Giants recorded the lowest total in LSG vs CSK head to head record after managing 125/7 in the rain-affected clash at Ekana Stadium in IPL 2023.

LSG vs CSK Highest Individual Score in IPL

Marcus Stoinis owns the highest individual score in LSG vs CSK matches, thanks to his sensational unbeaten 124 off 63 deliveries for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Best Bowling Figures in IPL

Moeen Ali delivered the best bowling performance in the LSG vs CSK rivalry. Notably, the English star picked up impressive figures of 4/26 for Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 season.

Most Runs In LSG vs CSK IPL

Ruturaj Gaikwad sits at the top of the run-scoring charts in Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings matches. Notably, he scored 225 runs in 5 innings with the strike rate of 165.44.

Most Wickets in Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings IPL

Ravi Bishnoi leads the wicket tally in Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings matches with eight wickets for LSG.

Top Run Scorer of the last Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings IPL Match

Josh Inglis was the top run scorer of the last match when LSG faced CSK in the IPL match. Notably, the star batter scored 85 runs off 33 balls.

Top Wicket Taker of the last Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings IPL Match

Jamie Overton was the top wicket taker of the last time when LSG and CSK met each other. He took 3 wickets for 36 balls.

LSG and CSK have shared a balanced rivalry in the IPL, with both teams winning three matches each out of their seven meetings.

Moreover, CSK are entering this contest with strong momentum after three consecutive victories. Meanwhile, LSG will aim to give their fans something to cheer for despite being out of the playoff race.