IPL 2026 LSG vs CSK: Pitch report, highest score, Ekana Stadium stats

The Lucknow Super Giants are hosting Chennai Super Kings in the return fixture of IPL 2026 today at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with CSK having the chance to enter the top four at the points table. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant wins the toss and invites Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK to bat first.

IPL 2026 LSG vs CSK playing 11:

 

LSG playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav

 

Impact players: Josh Inglis, M Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni

 

CSK playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary

 

Impact players: Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Sarfaraz Khan, Matthew Short, Matt Henry 

 

LSG are currently struggling at the bottom of the points table, having managed only three victories from their 11 outings this season. Their campaign has been inconsistent, and they previously went down to CSK in the earlier encounter at Chepauk. Heading into this match, they will be determined to put up a strong show in front of their home crowd and avenge that defeat. With their chances of making the playoffs already over, LSG will now focus on finishing the season with pride and restoring some confidence through positive results.  IPL 2026 Match 59, LSG vs CSK: LIVE SCORE | FULL SCORECARD | PLAYING 11 | LIVE STREAMING

 

 

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are placed fifth on the standings with six wins from 11 matches. After a shaky start to their IPL 2026 campaign, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s men have managed to find momentum at the right time. They are now firmly in contention for a playoff spot, making every remaining game crucial for their qualification hopes. This fixture, therefore, carries significant importance for CSK as they aim to strengthen their position in the top four race.

 

Ekana Stadium Pitch Report – LSG vs CSK, IPL 2026

 

The surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is among the more bowler-friendly tracks in the IPL. In the five matches played here in IPL 2026 so far, most have turned out to be low-scoring affairs, with the exception of the LSG vs RCB encounter. 

 

The pitch generally offers low bounce, which makes shot-making difficult for batters and demands patience at the crease. However, the conditions are quite favorable for spinners, who are expected to play a key role as the ball grips and slows down.

 

IPL 2026: LSG win/loss record at Ekana Stadium

 

Lucknow Super Giants have played 16 games at the Ekana Stadium, winning 7 and losing 8 encounters over the years. 1 match ended in no result. 

 

IPL 2026: CSK win/loss record at Ekana Stadium

 

Chennai Super Kings have played three games at this venue, out of which they have won one and lost two.

 

IPL 2026: LSG vs CSK head-to-head at Ekana Stadium

 

LSG and CSK will face each other three times at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow with the stats tied at 3 wins for both sides each.

 

What happened in the last IPL match at Ekana Stadium?

 

The last IPL match played at the Ekana Stadium was of IPL 2016 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and RCB which went in the favour of the hosts who won by 9 runs.

 

Ekana Stadium: Key stats 

Ekana Stadium key T20 stats
Category	Stats
Total Matches	9
Matches won batting first	5
Matches won bowling first	4
Average 1st innings score	151
Average 2nd innings score	126
Highest total recorded	199/2 (IND vs SL)
Lowest total recorded	0/0
Highest score chased	159/4 (RSAW vs INDW)
Lowest score defended	156/8 (AFG vs WI)