IPL 2026 Today's Match: CSK vs LSG playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, in what promises to be a crucial IPL 2026 clash. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the toss and elected to field first.    

CSK head into the encounter with momentum on their side after winning five of their last seven matches. The five-time champions have climbed to sixth place on the points table and will aim to continue their impressive run following back-to-back victories in their previous outings.

 

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants arrive with renewed confidence after edging past Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in their last game. However, Rishabh Pant’s men still find themselves at the bottom of the standings with just three wins in 10 matches, leaving little room for error in the race for the playoffs.

 

 

The head-to-head record between the two sides remains closely contested, although LSG hold a slight edge with three wins from six encounters. With both teams eager to improve their position in the table, another competitive battle could be on the cards in Chennai. 

 

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy record in IPL (CSK)

Matches: 29

Wins: 13

Losses: 16

N/R: 0

Win percentage: 44%

 

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy record in IPL (LSG)

Matches: 67

Wins: 31

Losses: 35

N/R: 1

Win percentage: 47 per cent

 

IPL 2026: CSK playing 11 vs LSG

 

Chennai Super Kings’ top order has been a major strength in IPL 2026. Sanju Samson has led the charge with 402 runs in 10 matches, including two centuries and a fifty, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has added stability with 251 runs. Urvil Patel has also impressed with his aggressive batting and a strike rate of 187.50.  In the middle order, Jamie Overton has contributed effectively as an all-rounder, alongside useful performances from Kartik Sharma and Shivam Dube. CSK’s bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Anshul Kamboj starring with 17 wickets, while Noor Ahmad and Akeal Hosein have provided crucial support with the ball.

 

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary

 

CSK squad for IPL 2026: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, MS Dhoni, Matt Henry, Sarfaraz Khan, Matthew Short, Shreyas Gopal, Shivam Dube, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Akash Madhwal, Aman Khan, Zakary Foulkes, Prashant Veer

 

IPL 2026: LSG playing 11 vs CSK

 

Lucknow Super Giants’ batting unit rediscovered its rhythm in IPL 2026, led by Mitchell Marsh’s explosive return to form. The Australian opener smashed 111 with nine fours and nine sixes against RCB, while Nicholas Pooran also impressed after moving back to No. 3, scoring a blistering 63 off 21 balls.  Aiden Markram has chipped in with useful middle-order contributions, and Rishabh Pant looked dangerous in a finisher’s role with a rapid 32 against Bengaluru. With the ball, Prince Yadav has starred with 16 wickets, while Shahbaz Ahmed and Digvesh Rathi delivered key spells in crucial moments. Mohammed Shami and Mayank Yadav continue to add firepower to the pace attack.

 

Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav

 

LSG squad for IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, George Linde, Josh Inglis, Anrich Nortje, Manimaran Siddharth, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari

 

IPL 2026: CSK vs LSG key player battles 

CSK batters vs LSG bowlers

 

Batter (CSK)	Bowler (LSG)	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Sanju Samson	Mohammed Shami	14	96	4	138
Sanju Samson	Mohsin Khan	3	18	1	128
Ruturaj Gaikwad	Mohammed Shami	7	52	2	134
Ruturaj Gaikwad	Mayank Yadav	2	14	1	117
Shivam Dube	Mohammed Shami	6	33	2	129
Dewald Brevis	Mohammed Shami	3	24	1	150
Jamie Overton	Mohsin Khan	2	17	1	142
Kartik Sharma	Digvesh Singh Rathi	2	19	1	146

 

LSG batters vs CSK bowlers 

Batter (LSG)	Bowler (CSK)	Inns	Runs	Outs	SR
Mitchell Marsh	Noor Ahmad	5	29	2	126
Mitchell Marsh	Akeal Hosein	4	33	1	144
Nicholas Pooran	Noor Ahmad	6	42	2	152
Nicholas Pooran	Mukesh Choudhary	5	37	1	160
Rishabh Pant	Noor Ahmad	4	31	2	138
Rishabh Pant	Akeal Hosein	3	18	1	120
Aiden Markram	Noor Ahmad	3	22	1	129
Josh Inglis	Mukesh Choudhary	2	16	1	145