LSG Vs CSK: See Best IPL 2026 Photos From Lucknow Super Giants V Chennai Super Kings Match At Ekana Cricket Stadium
At the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants’ decision to bowl first paid immediate dividends as Akash Singh tore through the Chennai Super Kings’ top order. The left-arm pacer’s sensational opening spell of 3/26 left the visitors reeling at 52/3, claiming the massive wickets of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson. Akash punctuated his dominance with his viral "Parchi" celebration, signaling he was "on fire" while effectively silencing the CSK faithful early in the powerplay. Despite the early carnage, CSK mounted a resilient recovery led by Kartik Sharma, whose calculated 71 off 42 balls shifted the momentum. Sharma’s aggression allowed late-order hitters like unbeaten Shivam Dube (32) and Dewald Brevis to play freely, propelling the total to a competitive 187/5. What looked like a sub-par total was transformed into a fighting score, setting up a thrilling chase.
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants' Mohammed Shami, centre, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Spectators' during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and Sanju Samson run between the wickets during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants' players celebrate after the dismissal of Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh, centre, celebrates with teammates after he dismisses Chennai Super Kings' Urvil Patel during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant dives to field the ball during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma reaches the crease to save his wicket during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brewis plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Prashant Veer plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube runs between the wickets during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. | Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma
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