CSK Opt to Bowl Against LSG in IPL 2026 Clash

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League match at Chennai on May 10, 2026. The decision came under overcast conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with both teams eyeing crucial points in the tournament.

CSK, placed sixth in the standings after 10 matches, retained their playing eleven from the previous game. Their lineup featured Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, and bowling options Akeal Hosein, Jamie Overton, and Noor Ahmad.

Lucknow Super Giants, languishing at the bottom of the table, brought in Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan for the contest, replacing Digvesh Singh Rathi and Prince Yadav. Captain Rishabh Pant led a revised batting order including Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Mitchell Marsh.

The match proceeds with Lucknow Super Giants batting first, aiming to break a losing streak, while Chennai seeks to strengthen their playoff contention with a win. The next game update will follow after the powerplay overs.