Chennai Super Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 on Sunday at Chepauk. With uncertainty still hanging over MS Dhoni’s availability, Ruturaj Gaikwad and his side will be keen to bank another victory to keep their place in the playoff picture firmly in sight. CSK know that every result matters as the league phase moves into its most crucial stretch.
Quick facts
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Tournament: IPL 2026
- Venue: Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)
- Day: Sunday
- CSK focus: Maintain playoff hopes amid ongoing questions around MS Dhoni
- CSK form: 5 wins from 10 matches after a poor start
- LSG situation: Near elimination after losing 7 of 10 matches
- LSG momentum: Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last match
CSK begin the day as the sixth-placed team, but they are still in the running for a top-four finish. Their campaign has been uneven, with batting collapses and inconsistent outings both at home and on the road. Yet the recent turnaround—five wins in their first 10 games—has kept the door open for a late push.
For Lucknow Super Giants, the stakes are even higher. They sit at the bottom of the points table and are on the verge of being ruled out of the playoff race after dropping seven matches out of ten. Still, their most recent win has provided a lifeline, preventing them from falling further behind and giving them renewed energy for the next challenge.
What changed for LSG
In their previous outing, LSG got the better of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. That result delivered the kind of boost a team fighting for survival needs, especially with the league stage tightening around the top spots and the bottom teams alike.
Now, CSK will be looking to capitalise on their experience and momentum, while Lucknow will aim to turn that recent confidence into points at a venue where matches can be decided by pressure moments. The contest at Chepauk promises to be a pivotal one for both franchises—one chasing stability in the top four, the other fighting to stay alive in the playoff hunt.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants straight from MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Stay with us for all the live updates as CSK and LSG go head-to-head.
