The IPL 2026 season is heating up, and while the playoffs are a distant dream for Lucknow Super Giants, they’re determined to end their campaign on a high note. After a heartbreaking five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 10, LSG were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Now, with pride on the line, they’re set to face CSK for the second time in just four days—this time on their home turf at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, are riding a wave of momentum. Chasing their fourth consecutive win, they’re still very much in the race for a top-four spot. Every match counts now, and with a hungry squad led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive with another dominant performance.
When and Where to Watch
The action kicks off at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. For fans in India, you can catch all the live action on the Star Sports Network channels. Prefer streaming? Head over to the JioHotstar app or website for a seamless live stream experience.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Lucknow Super Giants may be out of the playoff race, but they’ve still got firepower. Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis remain their biggest batting threats, while Aiden Markram could be promoted up the order to add stability. Captain Rishabh Pant continues to lead from behind the stumps, and all eyes will be on Prince Yadav, who’s been the team’s standout bowler with 16 wickets so far.
LSG Predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Prince Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi.
Chennai Super Kings are dealing with a few injury concerns. Jamie Overton is likely to sit out due to a thigh muscle strain, and MS Dhoni is understood to have not traveled with the squad to Lucknow. But CSK’s batting lineup remains formidable, with Sanju Samson dominating at the crease, supported by big scores from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel. All-rounder Akeal Hosein adds depth, making CSK a well-rounded unit.
CSK Predicted XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad.
Whether you’re cheering for LSG’s fight for pride or CSK’s playoff push, this clash promises plenty of drama under the lights in Lucknow. Don’t miss a ball!