Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants share one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the IPL, with the head-to-head record perfectly tied at 3-3 across 7 meetings since LSG entered the tournament in 2022. Their encounters have produced several high-scoring thrillers, including LSG’s historic chase of 211 at Chepauk in 2024 where Marcus Stoinis’ century powered them to victory with 3 balls to spare.
CSK’s most recent victory came in Match 53 of IPL 2026 at Chepauk, where Urvil Patel’s blistering 65 off 23 balls, including 6,6,6,6,6,4,6 off seven consecutive deliveries, powered a 5-wicket victory. The 8th meeting between these sides takes place today, May 15, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
CSK vs LSG All-Time Head to Head Record
The overall record across 7 IPL meetings shows a perfectly balanced rivalry. The table below summarizes the complete head-to-head record.
| Detail | CSK | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 | 7 |
| Matches Won | 3 | 3 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 217/7 | 213/4 |
CSK vs LSG Complete Match-by-Match Results
The following table covers all 7 IPL meetings between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants from 2022 to 2026.
| Season | Date | Venue | CSK Score | LSG Score | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2022 | Mar 31 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 210/7 | 211/4 | LSG | 6 wkts |
| IPL 2023 | Mar/Apr | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 217/7 | 205 | CSK | 12 runs |
| IPL 2023 | May 3 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | – | – | No Result | Rain |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 19 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 176/6 | 180/2 | LSG | 8 wkts |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 23 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 210/4 | 213/4 | LSG | 6 wkts |
| IPL 2025 | Apr 14 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | – | – | CSK | 5 wkts |
| IPL 2026 | May 10 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | – | – | CSK | 5 wkts |
Match 59: LSG vs CSK at Ekana Stadium (May 15, 2026)
The second meeting takes place today at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 59th Match, IPL 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, May 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
CSK vs LSG Venue Breakdown
The rivalry has played out across 3 different venues since 2022. The table below breaks down results by ground.
| Venue | Matches | CSK Won | LSG Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
At Chepauk, CSK hold a 2-1 advantage from 3 completed matches, though LSG’s stunning chase of 211 in 2024 proved that even CSK’s fortress can be breached. At Ekana, the record stands at 1-1 from 2 completed matches, with one additional game abandoned due to rain in 2023.
CSK vs LSG Key Rivalry Moments
Several standout moments define this young but intense rivalry.
- LSG’s chase of 211 at Chepauk in IPL 2024 (Match 39) stands as one of the most remarkable away wins in IPL history, with Marcus Stoinis scoring a century to overhaul CSK’s 210/4.
- Urvil Patel’s 13-ball fifty in IPL 2026 equalled the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history during the Match 53 chase.
- MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube turned the 2025 Ekana encounter on its head in the final overs, with CSK winning by 5 wickets off the third-to-last ball.
- CSK’s 217/7 at Chepauk in IPL 2023 remains the highest first-innings total in this fixture, with Moeen Ali taking 4/26 to defend the target by 12 runs
- The very first meeting at Brabourne Stadium in 2022 went down to the final over, with LSG chasing 211 with 1 ball to spare
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CSK vs LSG Season-by-Season Summary
The table below covers how the rivalry has evolved across each IPL season.
| Season | Matches | CSK Won | LSG Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IPL 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| IPL 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL 2026 | 1 (of 2) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
