Lucknow Super Giants will look to spoil Chennai Super Kings' bid for the IPL 2026 playoff today. Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK have won their last three games, and another win will cement their top-four chances. Rishabh Pant's LSG have already been eliminated from the playoff race, but are set to play a huge role in other teams' hopes in the business end of the tournament.
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IPL 2026 Match 59: LSG vs CSK Live Score and Match Updates
CSK sign 3 injury replacements
Ahead of their crucial match in Lucknow, CSK have signed Macneil Noronha, Kuldip Yadav and Dian Forrester as injury replacements for Ramakrishna Ghosh, Khaleel Ahmed and Jamie Overton, respectively.
Official Announcement
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 15, 2026
Kuldip Yadav is Yellove!
A new warrior joins the pride! 💛🦁
Note: Kuldip Yadav replaces Khaleel Ahmed, who was ruled out due to injury.#WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/XCe6esUKKe
Will MS Dhoni play today?
No. It has been reported that MS Dhoni has not travelled to Lucknow and is still recovering from his injury.
Lucknow Super Giants holds the playoff key
Lucknow Super Giants became the first team to get eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race last week, but they can still play a big role in other teams' destiny.
It has been another poor season for Rishabh Pant's LSG, with just 3 wins in 11 matches. Despite boasting one of the strongest squads on paper, the team failed to deliver results. From top order shuffle to inconsistent spin-bowling attack, Lucknow never managed to find their momentum this season.
However, they will look to finish their campaign on a positive note by winning their remaining three games, all against teams fighting for playoff spots.
Chennai Super Kings arrive with hopes
Chennai Super Kings started the IPL 2026 season with 3 defeats but now find themselves fighting for a playoff spot in the closing stages of the group stage.
With 6 wins in 11 games, CSK are placed fifth in the points table. A big win today will boost them to 3rd in the points table, and a defeat will significantly hamper their chances of making the playoffs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's men defeated LSG in their last game at home and now, with three wins in a row, are favourites to win again in the away fixture.
Lucknow host Chennai in crucial game today
Hello everyone, welcome to Sports Yaari's live coverage of today's IPL game in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants are facing the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG will look for a consolation win, and CSK will target a playoff push today.
So, stay tuned for live scores and match updates here...