10 May, 1:00 PM
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Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
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1.75Total: under 355.5 (runs)
300$ LOSS CSK chase playoff momentum at home while bottom-placed LSG seek answers. A seam-friendly pitch and two strong pace attacks set up a low-scoring scrap in Chennai.
1.75Total: under 355.5 (runs)
250$ LOSS CSK chase playoff oxygen on a red-soil Chepauk deck made for pacers. LSG arrive with a captain already talking about next season. Runs may be hard to find.
1.75Total: under 355.5 (runs)
300$ LOSS CSK have momentum and a home test tailor-made for their bowlers. LSG arrive with injuries, away leaks, and one big batting question.
1.92Team total: CSK over 180.5 (runs)
250$ WIN CSK are climbing, LSG are sinking. A red-soil pitch, a Dhoni-sized question mark, and two teams heading in opposite directions.
1.72CSK win
450$ WIN CSK are building momentum, LSG are in freefall. At Chepauk, one team has everything to play for.
1.72CSK win
400$ WIN Chennai Super Kings have found their rhythm at the perfect time. They host a struggling Lucknow Super Giants side that already has one eye on next season.
Facts Radar
3:14 pm, 10.05ESPNcricinfo
CSK vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: Underperforming LSG in front as CSK look to move up- Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first against LSG at Chepauk.
- Rishabh Pant also wanted to bowl, driven by the pitch spending a lot of time under covers due to rain.
- The pitch is red-soil based (same surface that brought CSK's first win of the season vs DC) and is likely to help fast bowlers after spending extended time under covers.
- Josh Inglis returned to LSG's XI, making them more or less full-strength; Arshin Kulkarni dropped out.
- Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav were on the LSG bench as potential impact subs; Mohsin Khan not in the XI either.
- CSK are likely to bring in Sarfaraz Khan as impact sub when they chase. Shivam Dube was in the bowl-first XI with Gurjapneet Singh on the bench.
- MS Dhoni is still missing in action for CSK. Only four games left in the season; his participation remains uncertain.
- CSK Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary. Bench: Gurjapneet Singh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Madhwal.
- LSG Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi. Bench: Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, M Siddharth, Mayank Yadav.
- Both teams cancelled practice sessions on Saturday due to rain; scattered showers forecast on match day as well, though conditions were extremely hot and humid before the match.
- Noor Ahmad has excellent matchups against LSG's middle order: vs Markram (20 runs, SR 80, 1 dismissal), vs Pant (27 runs, SR 90), vs Pooran (2 runs, SR 25, 2 dismissals).
- Digvesh Rathi has picked up the fewest wickets (3) among spinners who bowled at least 10 overs this IPL, indicating poor recent form with the ball.
- CSK form: WWLWL (last 5 completed matches). LSG form: WLLLL (last 5 completed matches).
- CSK are 6th on the points table; LSG are 10th. Neither team has strung more than two consecutive wins.
- Both teams have struggled with batting: CSK average score 144.69, LSG average score 136.91 — well below the season's unprecedented highs.
- Both teams boast among the best pace attacks in the tournament (Prince Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Shami, Jamie Overton all with stellar performances).
- LSG's economy rate in away games rises to 10.16 (conceded season's third-highest total of 254). CSK's economy rate at home is 9.14 — a significant home advantage factor.
11:57 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo
Wait for Dhoni continues as CSK's home edge meets LSG's away struggles- Noor Ahmad has strong matchups against LSG's middle order: vs Aiden Markram (20 runs, SR 80, 1 dismissal), vs Rishabh Pant (27 runs, SR 90), vs Nicholas Pooran (2 runs, SR 25, 2 dismissals).
- Digvesh Rathi has picked up only 3 wickets this IPL among spinners who have bowled at least 10 overs — the fewest.
- CSK batting depends heavily on Sanju Samson: he batted past the powerplay in 4 games and CSK won all 4; he couldn't bat through in 6 games and they won only 1.
- Urvil Patel has a balls-per-boundary ratio of 2 (10 sixes and 8 fours in 56 balls) but has not yet faced 20 balls in an innings this IPL.
- Mitchell Marsh averages 15.16 and strikes at 113.75 against CSK — one of his worst records against any IPL team.
- Nicholas Pooran's strike rate shot up to 230 in his last 2 innings after being moved to his preferred No. 3 position, compared to SR of 81 in his first 8 innings batting at No. 4 and 5.
- Mohammed Shami is the joint-fourth-highest wicket-taker in the powerplay this season with 7 wickets. Gaikwad has a good record vs Shami (57 runs in 74 balls, no dismissal) but Samson has smashed him (82 runs in 43 balls, 1 dismissal).
- Both teams cancelled practice sessions due to rain. Forecast is for scattered showers on match day.
- A red-soil based pitch will be used in Chennai; it spent a long time under covers and is likely to help fast bowlers.
- LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun says Rishabh Pant is just one innings away from his best; Pant played a match-defining innings in the last game.
- CSK assistant bowling coach S Sriram praised the Noor Ahmad–Akeal Hosein spin partnership, noting their tactical awareness and rapport.
7:27 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo
Around the wicket, against the grain: how Kamboj has become a force at the death- Anshul Kamboj is level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top of the Purple Cap table with 17 wickets.
- 10 of Kamboj's 17 wickets have come between overs 15-20 — the most by any bowler in the death overs this season.
- Kamboj has bowled 75 balls from around the wicket this season (all between overs 15-20), a dramatic transformation from IPL 2025 when he was predominantly a new-ball/powerplay bowler (126 of 129 balls in powerplay).
- Kamboj conceded 49 runs in 4 wicketless overs against Delhi Capitals in his last game; Ashutosh Sharma showed a way to counter his around-the-wicket angle. Kamboj was upset about the off-day and eager to come back.
- CSK have the second-best economy rate in IPL 2026 (9.02).
- CSK bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed the around-the-wicket strategy ('Project Kamboj') began last season and was developed during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where Kamboj took 21 wickets.
6:50 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz
Anshul Kamboj's rise offers CSK a rare Indian fast-bowling cornerstone- Anshul Kamboj is the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 and has been CSK's standout fast bowler this season.
- Kamboj now bowls at both the powerplay and death overs for CSK; among bowlers with 40+ death-over deliveries this IPL, he has the best average, best strike rate, and highest dot-ball percentage.
- Kamboj has been working closely with MS Dhoni on death-over bowling, which has significantly improved his execution of wide yorkers.
- Kamboj's emergence has freed up an overseas slot for CSK, allowing them to play Jamie Overton (overseas all-rounder) instead of relying on Matheesha Pathirana, whose association with CSK collapsed after the 2025 season.
- CSK are heading into a crucial phase in their push for a playoff berth, and Kamboj has played a major role in reviving their campaign.
- Kamboj's confidence and body language are at a high; he recently dismissed Virat Kohli by reading his intent and adjusting his length mid-over.
- KKR's Harshit Rana is currently injured, noted as context for the fast-bowling landscape across teams.
5:48 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz
LSG next in revitalised CSK's playoffs push- Match is CSK vs LSG on May 10 at 3:30 PM at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- Summer rain in Chennai on the eve of the game; both CSK and LSG opted not to practice. The forecast for Sunday (match day) looks clear, paving the way for a full game, but uncertain weather could influence how the surface behaves initially.
- CSK have won three of their last four matches after losing their first three games, building momentum and clawing back into playoff contention.
- CSK have back-to-back fixtures against the bottom-placed team (LSG), giving them a chance to add four points.
- Sanju Samson was on fire in CSK's most recent win in Delhi; young Kartik Sharma is starting to find his feet at this level.
- CSK's bowling attack looks settled; question marks remain over whether Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube can find form.
- Uncertainty hangs over MS Dhoni's participation for CSK; the cancelled practice session adds to the suspense about his availability.
- CSK Probable XII: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh.
- LSG have looked impressive in patches in their last three games: lost one via Super Over, lost another despite posting 228, and beat defending champions RCB convincingly in their most recent game.
- Mitchell Marsh hit a scintillating ton in LSG's most recent game and is the leading overseas run-getter in IPL since the start of 2025.
- Nicholas Pooran looks in excellent form again after reclaiming his No.3 spot for LSG.
- Josh Inglis and Mohsin Khan missed LSG's last game due to small injuries (per Rishabh Pant); uncertain if they recover in time for this fixture.
- LSG Probable XII: Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram/Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav/Mohsin Khan.
- Akeal Hosein (CSK) has a dot-ball percentage of 64.8% in the Powerplay.
- LSG have used six uncapped batters in their campaign so far.
- CSK do not possess a great home record in recent times.
- Head-to-head: CSK 2 – LSG 3.
5:40 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo
Arun: Prince, Mohsin have it in them to play for India- Prince Yadav (LSG) is the joint second-highest wicket-taker this IPL season with 16 wickets in 10 innings, showing significantly improved form compared to last year (3 wickets in 6 games).
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Anshul Kamboj lead the wicket-takers chart with 17 wickets each.
- LSG's next game is against CSK at Chepauk (Chennai's home ground).
- Mayank Yadav (LSG) is short of match practice due to injuries limiting him to just 4 IPL games across the past two seasons; he bowled in LSG's last game and is getting back to form.
- Mohammed Shami (LSG) is doing well this season according to bowling coach Bharat Arun.
- Mohsin Khan (LSG) is highlighted as an exciting bowling prospect available for selection.
- Prince Yadav bowled an exceptional delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli in LSG's previous game against RCB in Lucknow, described as the ball of the tournament.
4:05 pm, 08.05Cricbuzz
Data Shorts: Prince Yadav's versatility stands out in LSG's lackluster campaign- Prince Yadav is the joint second-highest wicket taker in IPL 2026 with 16 scalps, and LSG's leading wicket-taker by a wide margin (next best is Mohsin Khan with 10).
- Prince Yadav has the second-best average (18.68) and third-best economy rate (8.08) among seamers with 25+ overs in the tournament, excelling across all phases (PP ER 7.92, middle ER 6.54, death ER 9.66 vs tournament averages of 9.87, 9.2, 10.54).
- Mohammed Shami has four first-over wickets in IPL 2026, forming a potent new-ball partnership with Prince Yadav.
- LSG's seam bowling has undergone a massive improvement from IPL 2025 to 2026: overall seamer ER improved from 10.78 (10th) to 9.0 (1st), and powerplay ER from 10.65 (10th) to 7.7 (1st among all teams).
- LSG's batting has suffered a massive dip due to constant changes in the batting order, despite having been a destructive top-heavy unit in IPL 2025.
- LSG mathematically remain in contention for playoffs with four games to go, but the skipper has already expressed focusing on 'figuring it out for next season,' suggesting low morale/motivation.
- In LSG's recent match vs RCB, RCB lost their first two wickets for less than 10 runs and were restricted to sub-50 in the powerplay — the first time for the defending champions in IPL 2026.
- There have been 21 scores of 45 or lower in overs 1-6 this IPL season, five of them against LSG, highlighting their powerplay bowling dominance.