Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stunned Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a dominant 7-wicket win in Match 59 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium. After Akash Singh’s explosive bowling left CSK in a tough spot at 52/3, Kartik Sharma and Shivam Dube managed to boost their score to 187/5. However, Mitchell Marsh went on to score 90 runs which included a fierce 28-run over. With help from Inglis and Pooran, LSG successfully chased down the target in 16.4 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the LSG vs CSK match result.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Innings: Kartik & Dube shine
CSK’s innings against LSG was like a wild ride on a rollercoaster. After Pant decided to bowl first, Akash Singh made an early impact by dismissing Gaikwad, Samson and Patel and left CSK struggling at 52/3. However, Kartik Sharma rescued the innings with a brilliant 71 runs and teamed up with Brevis (25 runs) for a solid 70‑run stand. After Kartik was dismissed, CSK slipped to 142/5. Shivam Dube (32 runs not out) and Prashant Veer (13 runs not out) powered a strong finish by adding 23 runs in the last over to reach 187/5.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Innings: Marsh brilliance
Lucknow Super Giants chased Chennai Super Kings’ 187/5 in just 16.4 overs and won by seven wickets. Mitchell Marsh was the standout player as he smashed 90 off 38 balls while Josh Inglis added 36 runs in a solid 135‑run opening stand. Even though CSK made a short comeback by taking three quick wickets Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten 32 runs with four consecutive sixes secured the victory. His explosive finish sealed the match in style.
LSG vs CSK Match Result: Key Moments
- Akash Singh (LSG) struck early with three wickets in the powerplay.
- Kartik Sharma (CSK) fought back with 71 runs off 42 balls to lift CSK from 52/3.
- Shivam Dube (CSK) hammered 23 runs in the last over to finish strong.
- Marsh (LSG) smashed 90 runs off 38 balls including 28 runs in one over.
- Mukesh Choudhary (CSK) dismissed Inglis and Marsh in the 12th over.
Points Table Impact
Chennai Super Kings slipped to sixth with 12 points and an NRR of +0.027, while Lucknow Super Giants stayed bottom with 8 points and an NRR of -0.701. Here’s how the points table looks after LSG’s win over CSK – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 90 runs off 38 balls |
| Most Wickets | Akash Singh (LSG) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 90 runs off 38 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – Strike Rate 236.84 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 7 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – 9 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Mayank Yadav (LSG) – 12 dot balls |
