Dale Steyn Unimpressed With IPL Note Celebrations After Akash Singh’s Viral Moment

Dale Steyn criticised the growing IPL note celebration trend after Akash Singh’s viral ‘#Akki on Fire’ moment against CSK.

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Singh grabbed attention during the IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings after pulling out another note celebration, but former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn did not appear impressed by the growing trend.

Playing his first match of the season at the Ekana Stadium on May 15, Akash produced an excellent spell and removed Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel. After dismissing the CSK skipper, the left-arm pacer displayed a note carrying the message, “#Akki on fire – Akash knows how to take wickets in T20 game.”

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The paper-note celebration became popular in IPL last season and several players have repeated it since then. However, Steyn criticised the trend on X soon after Akash’s celebration went viral.

“Time to put the papers away. It ain’t trending no more. Actually, to be honest, never really was,” he posted.

Time to put the papers away.
It ain’t trending no more.

Actually, to be honest, never really was.

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) May 15, 2026

Meanwhile, LSG coach Justin Langer admitted during the broadcast that he had no idea about Akash’s celebration plans beforehand.

Mitchell Marsh Destroys CSK Bowling Attack

Lucknow Super Giants crushed Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets in the IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium after chasing down 188 runs in only 16.4 overs. Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a destructive 90 off 38 balls, smashing 9 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 236.84.

Earlier, LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl first. Chennai Super Kings posted 187/5 in 20 overs, thanks mainly to Kartik Sharma’s aggressive 71 off 42 deliveries. Shivam Dube also provided late momentum with an unbeaten 32 off 16 balls.

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Akash Maharaj Singh starred with the ball for Lucknow and finished with impressive figures of 3/26 in 4 overs.

The chase turned one-sided after Marsh and Josh Inglis added a commanding 135-run opening partnership. Inglis scored 36 off 32 balls before Marsh fell short of a century through a run-out. Nicholas Pooran then hammered 32 off 17 balls as LSG completed the chase comfortably against Chennai.