IPL 2026: LSG vs CSK Match Prediction, Match 59 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Lucknow and Chennai?
Match 59 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Lucknow and Chennai? (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 14 May 2026, 10:30 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 59 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Friday, May 15, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Both sides recently met in their respective last fixtures, where CSK beat LSG by five wickets.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side has only got better as the season has progressed, as it currently ranks fifth on the IPL 2026 points table with 12 points from 11 games. CSK have a great chance to make it to the playoffs by winning all of their remaining fixtures and will be eager to push their case for a top-four finish with a commanding win in the upcoming fixture.
On the other hand, LSG are reeling at the bottom of the points table with six points from 11 games. While the Rishabh Pant-led side has been knocked out of the playoffs race, they will eye a strong finish to their campaign and avoid a wooden spoon finish.
LSG vs CSK Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Friday, May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | 59 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 27 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 14 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 174 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 164 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 235/6 (20) by KKR vs LSG, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 108/10 (19.5) by LSG vs RCB, 2023 |
| Highest Score Chased | 228 [230/4 in 18.4 overs] by RCB vs LSG, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126 by RCB vs LSG, 2023 |
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Good | Helpful |
| Movement | Decent | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 07 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 03 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 03 |
| No Result | 1 |
LSG vs CSK Playing XI with Impact sub
Lucknow Super Giants
Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c&wk), Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan/Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Spencer Johnson
Players to watch out for in LSG vs CSK
Sanju Samson
The opening batter has been the leading run scorer of the season so far for CSK with 430 runs from 11 innings at an average of 53.75 and a strike rate of 169.29, having slammed two hundreds and one fifty. Samson failed to convert his start in the last fixture, getting dismissed on 28. He will be hungry for a big score in the upcoming fixture and help get his team one step closer to the playoffs.
Prince Yadav
The right-arm speedster is having his best-ever IPL season, having scalped 16 wickets from 11 innings at an average of 20.93 and an economy of 8.17. Yadav has enjoyed bowling in the helpful conditions at the Ekana Stadium and will again hold the key for LSG to help them get off to a blazing start with the new ball.
Today's Match Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
