Mitchell Marsh smashed 90 off 38 balls as Lucknow Super Giants chased down 188 against Chennai Super Kings in just 16.4 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants produced a strong batting display at their home fortress in Ekana to dismantle Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets on Friday evening, chasing down a target of 188 with an entire 3.2 overs to spare.
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first, and CSK stitched together a competitive total of 187/5 in their 20 overs. Kartik Sharma was the standout performer for Chennai, contributing a gutsy 71 runs off 42 balls, with 6 fours and 5 sixes. He was well supported by a late cameo from Shivam Dube, who smashed 32 off just 16 deliveries at a strike rate of 200 to help CSK past the 180-mark.
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For LSG, spinner Akash Maharaj Singh was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 26 runs in his 4 overs.
The chase, however, belonged almost entirely to Mitchell Marsh (90). The Australian all-rounder came out with intent from ball one, hammering 90 off just 38 balls, featuring 9 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 236.84. He and Josh Inglis (36 off 32) forged a massive 135-run opening stand that effectively ended the match by the 12th over.
Although Marsh was run out unlucky just short of a deserved century, Nicholas Pooran arrived and kept the foot firmly on the accelator. He smashed 32 off 17 balls, including 4 sixes, to seal the win alongside Mukul Choudhary. LSG crossed the line at 188/3 in just 16.4 overs.
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Anshul Kamboj was the most expensive CSK bowler, conceding 63 runs in barely 2.4 overs, while Noor Ahmad was the only economical option, giving away just 21 runs in his full quota of 4 overs.
CSK losing because of team selection errors is becoming a pattern this season. Leaving out Akeal Hosein on this track made zero sense. Another game, another missed opportunity. #LSGvCSK
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 15, 2026
Finally, Samad gets a go at no 4 for LSG!
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 15, 2026
Like the move👏👏#CSKVLSG
Using spin could stem the run flow and keep NRR in place. ( Veer )
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 15, 2026
Always a key element spoken in the huddle during time outs, when the going is tough. #CSKVLSG
It can be flattening but to see ahead is the key.
Kandan is due a big score.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 15, 2026
What a day, it will be for him to turn up the ♨️♨️♨️ #CSKVLSG pic.twitter.com/qLZxG2dxhJ
To be honest @ChennaiIPL has been very unlucky with injuries, despite that they still did well so far.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 15, 2026
Nazar utar lo yaar.
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