Chennai Super Kings will look to enter the playoff contention as they face Lucknow Super Giants in the crucial IPL 2026 match today. CSK have won five and lost five matches this season and are looking to boost their playoff chances with another victory. LSG are placed at the bottom with three wins in 10 matches, and a defeat today will end their hopes for the playoffs.
Also read: CSK vs LSG Pitch Report
IPL 2026 Match 53: CSK vs LSG Live Score and Match Updates
50 up for Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis brings up his fifty in just 17 balls and with a cracking four off Akeal Hosein. He continues his hammering with three fours and a six on the back-to-back deliveries in the 5th over
Mitchell Marsh - 10 off 9 balls
Josh Inglis - 66 off 21 balls
LSG - 77/0 in 5 overs
WATCH: Josh Inglis' reverse scoop six
The first shot was incredible in itself 😮
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And then he does it 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡! 🫡
🎥 Josh Inglis is on the move and how! 🔥
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Jos Inglis in hammer mode
Josh Inglis is proving his worth with explosive innings. He takes on Mukesh Choudhary with two fours and a six in the fourth over to take LSG past 50 inside four overs. An incredible batting from the Aussie opener today.
Mitchell Marsh - 9 off 8 balls
Josh Inglis - 48 off 16 balls
LSG - 58/0 in 4 overs
Mitchell Marsh joins the party
Mitchell Marsh welcomes Anshul Kamboj with a huge six over long-on and Josh Inglish produces another reverse scoop for a six to keep LSG in control in powerplay.
Mitchell Marsh - 9 off 8 balls
Josh Inglis - 30 off 10 balls
LSG - 40/0 in 3 overs
Josh Inglis keeps LSG ahead
Mukesh Choudhary delivers four dot balls in the second over but gets smashed for a six by Josh Inglis, who is looking dangerous in powerplay today. A good start for LSG at Chepauk.
Mitchell Marsh - 2 off 6 balls
Josh Inglis - 21 off 6 balls
LSG - 24/0 in 2 overs
Josh Inglis off to flying start
Josh Inglish smashes Akeal Hosein for 6, 4, 4 on the back-to-back deliveries to give LSG a flying start at Chepauk.
Mitchell Marsh - 1 off 2 balls
Josh Inglis - 15 off 4 balls
LSG - 16/0 in 1 over
Match begins
LSG openers Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh are out in the middle to begin the game at Chepauk.
Akeal Hosein to bowl the first over for CSK.
LSG Playing XI
Two changes to LSG's playing XI today. Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan come in for Arshin Kulkarni and Mayank Yadav.
LSG XI (batting first): Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi
Impact players: Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, M Siddharth, Mayank Yadav
CSK Playing XI
Shivam Dube returns to CSK's playing XI today, replacing Gurjanpreet Singh.
CSK XI (bowling first): Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact players: Gurjapneet Singh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Madhwal
Toss Time
Captains Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rishabh Pant are out in the middle for the toss at Chepauk.
Ruturaj wins the toss and CSK decide to bowl first today
Will MS Dhoni play today?
MS Dhoni is reportedly fit, but the management is not looking to rush back their former captain. Also, there are no signs of Dhoni as CSK players take the field for warm-ups at Chepauk.
So, no MS Dhoni today.
Head-to-Head Record
Lucknow Super Giants lead the head-to-head record with 3 wins in 6 games against Chennai Super Kings. CSK, however, won their most recent match against LSG in IPL 2025, and are favourites to win today.
- Matches played - 6
- CSK won - 2
- LSG won - 3
- NR - 0
Lucknow Super Giants eye survival today
Lucknow Super Giants are placed at the bottom of the points table and a defeat today will end their remaining hopes for the playoffs this season. With just 3 wins in 10 games, LSG need two points today to keep their campaign back on track.
Rishabh Pant's side stunned RCB in their last game and are looking to spin another party today. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh's return to form is a big boost to LSG's inconsistent batting, but the bowling remains a big worry.
Chennai Super Kings eye playoff boost today
After losing their first three games of the season, Chennai Super Kings made a sensational comeback, winning 5 of their last 7 games.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's team defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets in their last game, jumping to 6th in the points table. A win today will boost them to 5th position and their chances to make the playoffs in IPL 2026.
The foucs will be on MS Dhoni's return today. The former captain is expected to make his highly anticipated return at Chepauk, in a big boost to team's confidence.
Chennai host Lucknow today
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Chennai Super Kings meet Lucknow Super Giants in the crucial match at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Two points will boost both teams' chances to make the playoffs in IPL 2026 and a defeat will end LSG's campaign today.
So, stay tuned for live scores and match updates here...