Josh Inglis Blasts 85 off 33 Balls to Power LSG Past CSK in IPL 2026 Clash

Josh Inglis blasted 85 off 33 balls in his comeback match for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, delivering one of the most explosive innings of IPL 2026. Returning from injury, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter powered LSG to 91 for 1 in the powerplay, setting the tone after CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to field first.

Inglis reached his fifty in just 17 balls, making it the third-fastest half-century in LSG's IPL history. He launched the attack in the opening over with 16 runs off Akeal Hosein, mixing aggressive reverse paddles against pacers and precise footwork against spin. Despite the early dismissal of Mitchell Marsh, Inglis maintained a high scoring rate throughout his innings.

The 91-run powerplay marked the highest for LSG in the tournament, surpassing their previous best of 90 against Mumbai Indians. LSG also reached 50 in 3.4 overs, matching their fastest team fifty in IPL history. Inglis's knock moved past Nicholas Pooran's 16-ball fifty earlier in the season but remained behind Pooran's 15-ball feat in 2023.

The match continues with LSG in a commanding position after the first six overs. CSK bowlers, including Akeal Hosein and the pace attack, struggled to contain the onslaught as Lucknow look to secure a crucial victory in the league stage.