Chennai Super Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chasing a massive target of 204 runs, CSK successfully reached 208/5 in 19.2 overs to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Young batter Urvil Patel played a sensational innings of 65 runs from just 23 balls and equalled the IPL record for the fastest fifty in 13 balls. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also contributed with a quick 42-run knock.
Earlier, LSG posted 203/8 with explosive batting performances from Josh Inglis and Shahbaz Ahmed. However, Jamie Overton’s bowling spell helped CSK control the middle overs.
The match remained tense until the final over before Shivam Dube finished the chase with two massive sixes, sending Chepauk fans into celebration. News as Reported.
