In IPL 2026 Match 53 at Chepauk, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) executed an incredible chase and defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets with four balls remaining. LSG set a target of 203/8, highlighted by Josh Inglis’ explosive 85 runs and Shahbaz Ahmed’s not out 43 runs but Jamie Overton (CSK) managed to keep their scoring in check. In response, Urvil Patel (CSK) hit a remarkable 65 runs and reached his fifty in just 13 deliveries. Even though there was a slight hiccup in the middle of the innings, Shivam Dube’s late sixes ensured CSK achieved their first successful chase of over 200 runs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the CSK vs LSG match result.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: Inglis Blitz, Shahbaz Fightback
LSG’s innings in Chennai was quite the ride. Josh Inglis scored 85 runs starting with a bang by hitting a fifty in just 17 balls and racking up 77 runs during the powerplay. However, the middle order fell apart. Marsh and Pooran got out cheaply and Jamie Overton from CSK made a huge impact in the 10th over by taking down Inglis and skipper Pant. A run-out of Markram and Overton’s third wicket left LSG struggling at 147/6. Shahbaz Ahmed made a strong comeback with an unbeaten 43 runs to lift LSG to 203/8.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Innings: Urvil Blitz, Dube Finish
In the chase for 204, Sanju Samson (28 runs) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (42 runs) got things off to a great start but it was Urvil Patel who truly shined as he hit a remarkable fifty in just 13 balls and scored 65 runs. He helped CSK reach 97/1 during the powerplay. After Patel got out, LSG made a comeback bringing CSK down to 169/5. The chase seemed uncertain but Prashant Veer scored 17 and survived two dropped catches. Shivam Dube finished with two sixes off Aiden Markram’s last over to seal a five‑wicket win with four balls to spare
CSK vs LSG Match Result: Key Moments
- Josh Inglis (LSG) smashed a 17-ball fifty in the powerplay.
- Jamie Overton (CSK) removed Inglis (LSG) and Pant (LSG) in the 10th over, sparking LSG’s collapse.
- Urvil Patel’s (CSK) 13‑ball fifty equalled the IPL record for fastest fifty.
- Shahbaz Ahmed’s (LSG) double strike dismissed Patel and Gaikwad.
- LSG’s missed chances with dropped catches of Patel (CSK) and Veer (CSK) proved costly.
Points Table Impact
Chennai Super Kings climbed to 5th with 12 points and an NRR of +0.185, while Lucknow Super Giants remain last with 6 points and an NRR of -0.907. Here’s how the points table looks after CSK’s win over LSG – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Chennai Super Kings – won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Jamie Overton (CSK) – 3/36 in 4 overs |
| Most Wickets | Jamie Overton (CSK) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Josh Inglis (LSG) – 85 runs off 33 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Urvil Patel (CSK) – Strike Rate 282.61 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Urvil Patel (CSK) – 8 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Josh Inglis (LSG) – 10 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Jamie Overton (CSK) – 11 dot balls |
