CSK vs LSG: LSG Make Two Changes as CSK Opt to Bowl, Check Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is taking place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are featuring with the same playing XI means MS Dhoni's fans have to wait more to see him batting in the tournament. On the other hand, LSG featured with two changes as Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan comes in. 

Captains at Toss

Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain): We would have bowled first as well. We're definitely trying to look at each and every match from here. But at the same time, we've got to be consistent and look to play good cricket. I think just looking to play good cricket as of now. We had our moments. We had our chances in a lot of games but we couldn't finish it up . And that's the learning for us - as we move forward in the tournament, that's the only thing, like I said in Mumbai that we're going to give our 200% regardless of every match. And we're trying to do that. We have two changes in the team. Josh Inglis comes in because he was injured in the last game, and Avesh comes in for Mayank

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK Captain): We will bowl first. The wicket was under covers and there was rain around. The pitch does behave differently in day games, but we need to adapt well and then restrict them to a low score. Pretty positive on the way the last 7-8 games have gone for us. It's been a good turnaround and we'll look to stay positive. We are playing the same team.

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CSK vs LSG Head to Head

CSK and LSG have faced each other 6 times in the IPL. Out of these, CSK have won 2 matches, while LSG have secured 3 victories. 1 match ended without a result. Their last IPL outing came in 2025, where the Chennai-based franchise registered a five-wicket win.

CSK and LSG in IPL Points table

CSK are currently sixth in the points table with five wins in 10 outings, and on the other hand, LSG are 10th in the tally with just three wins in 10 matches. The Chennai-based franchise are coming after winning their last two matches against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) respectively. On the other hand, Lucknow are coming after winning their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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CSK vs LSG Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): 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.

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