IPL 2026: CSK seek Playoffs boost against bottom-placed LSG

CSK opener and top-scorer Sanju Samson (402 runs); (right) LSG skipper Rishabh Pant. Pics/IPL

The sixth-placed Chennai Super Kings will look to keep their Playoffs hopes alive when they face a beleaguered Lucknow Super Giants, currently languishing at the bottom of the points table, here on Sunday.

With the league stage entering a decisive phase, CSK remain in contention for a top-four finish despite an inconsistent campaign marked by batting collapses and patchy performances both at home and away.

Returning to Chepauk could offer the five-time champions an opportunity to regain momentum against LSG who have endured a forgettable season and are staring at an exit.

CSK's campaign has largely revolved around Sanju Samson, whose starts at the top have often dictated the team's fortunes.

While Samson has emerged as the team's batting anchor and "backbone", skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled for consistency with the bat.

After a poor start, Ruturaj has regained form at the beginning of this month with crucial unbeaten knocks of 74 and 67, his resurgence helping steer CSK towards the top five, even though he failed in their last outing against Delhi Capitals.

The conditions at Chepauk have shifted from their traditional extreme slow, spin-friendly nature to more balanced and batting-friendly, but they still retain some assistance for spinners.

LSG, on the other hand, are enduring a disastrous season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only three wins from 10 matches.

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