Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 59 of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday, May 15, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
CSK are 5th with 6 wins from 11 matches (12 points) and on a 3-match winning streak. They are firmly in the playoff hunt. LSG are bottom with 3 wins from 11 matches and are officially eliminated. But CSK cannot afford complacency. The last time these two met, LSG posted 203 and still lost. An eliminated team with nothing to lose at home is a dangerous animal.
The reverse fixture produced a thriller. CSK chased 204 in 19.2 overs thanks to a record-breaking fifty by Urvil Patel. Josh Inglis scored 85 off 33 for LSG but it was not enough. LSG will be desperate to settle the score at home. CSK will want to maintain their momentum.
LSG vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 59: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | LSG vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 59 |
| Date | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch LSG vs CSK Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Perfectly balanced. Neither team has found an edge in this young rivalry.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Category | Stats |
| Total Matches | 7 |
| CSK Wins | 3 |
| LSG Wins | 3 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last Meeting (IPL 2026) | CSK won by 5 wickets (chased 203 in 19.2 overs) |
| Last 5 Meetings | CSK 2, LSG 2, NR 1 |
3-3 with 1 no result across 7 meetings. In the last 5, it is 2-2 with 1 NR). This rivalry does not produce one-sided results. Even in the previous meeting, LSG posted 203 and should have won, but CSK’s depth pulled them through.
LSG vs CSK: Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants Probable XI
Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan.
Chennai Super Kings Probable XI
Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, Akeal
Key Player Battles to Watch
Josh Inglis vs Noor Ahmad: Inglis smashed 85 off 33 in the last meeting. CSK’s Afghan left-arm spinner needs to contain him this time. If Inglis fires again, LSG will post another 200+ total.
Sanju Samson vs Mohammed Shami: Samson has 424 runs at SR 171 this season. Shami’s powerplay discipline is LSG’s best weapon to stop CSK early. This is the match-defining powerplay duel.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs LSG’s bowling: Ruturaj is in form (67* vs MI). Against LSG’s inconsistent bowling at Ekana, he could anchor a comfortable chase or set a massive total if CSK bat first.
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Stadium has produced balanced results this season. Average first-innings score is around 165-167 runs. In 5 matches, teams batting first won 2, chasing teams won 2, and 1 went to a Super Over. No clear toss advantage.
The pitch offers grip and bounce, ensuring bowlers remain competitive. Spinners get help in the middle overs, especially when the surface dries. However, CricketAddictor notes that a total around 170 can become competitive, and captains may prefer batting first due to the pitch slowing in the second innings.
Weather: Warm, around 30-35°C. No rain expected. Standard Lucknow evening conditions.
LSG vs CSK Match 59 Prediction
CSK are favourites. 3-match winning streak, Samson’s 424 runs at SR 171, and spin depth (Hosein + Noor Ahmad) on a surface that assists spinners gives them a clear edge. A win tonight strengthens their playoff position considerably.
LSG’s chance: Inglis fires again, Marsh and Pooran provide support, and Shami restricts CSK in the powerplay). Outlook India warns that a pressure-free LSG at home could prove tricky for CSK. The last meeting showed LSG can post 200+.
The Overton injury weakens CSK’s pace. If the Ekana surface favours batters tonight (as Outlook suggests the track is increasingly doing), CSK’s spin-heavy approach faces a sterner test than expected.
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Final Thoughts
LSG vs CSK at Ekana is tonight’s contest. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, May 15 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
CSK chased 203 in the last meeting. Samson’s 424 runs vs Inglis’s 85 off 33. Overton’s injury weakening CSK’s pace.
Shami vs Samson in the powerplay. And an eliminated LSG with nothing to lose at home. CSK need this win for playoffs. LSG want to play spoiler. The 3-3 head-to-head record says one thing clearly: never write off either side in this rivalry.
