on the 15thth May 7:30 PM IST, Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings in the forty-ninth match of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Get the best LSG vs CSK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 59.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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LSG vs CSK Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Mitchell Marsh – The Lucknow Super Giants opening batsman navigated the batting lineup brilliantly, scoring 377 runs this season while maintaining an explosive strike rate above 168.  |
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Sanju Samson – The Chennai Super Kings batsman has dominated IPL 2026 with 430 runs in 11 matches, with consistency, aggressive stroke-play and match-winning ability. |
Raises up:
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Josh Inglis – The Australian wicketkeeper-batsman made an immediate impact with a fearless and aggressive power-hitting display, scoring 98 runs in two matches. |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – The CSK captain effectively steadied the innings, scoring 293 runs in 11 matches with consistent batting and dependable top-order partnerships. |
Budget Selection:
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Karthik Sharma – The young Chennai batsman impressed with 173 runs in eight matches, consistently showing maturity and composure during crucial middle-order situations. |
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Rishabh Pant – Leading the Lucknow Super Giants energetically, Pant contributed 251 runs while balancing captaincy duties with an aggressive middle-order batting performance. |
LSG vs CSK IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Sanju Samson and Josh Inglis |
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vice captain |
Mitchell Marsh and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson©, Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh (Vice Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Allrounder – Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers-Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Prince Yadav
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Josh Inglis©, Rishabh Pant, Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice Captain), Karthik Sharma
- All-rounder – Aiden Markram
- Bowlers-Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Prince Yadav
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 59 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Gurjapneet Singh |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Himmat Singh |
6.5 credits |
33 points |
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 59 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
sanju samson |
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gl captaincy option |
josh inglis |
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choice of punt |
Karthik Sharma and Rishabh Pant |
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dream11 combination |
4-2-2-3 |
LSG vs CSK Match Preview:
Lucknow Super Giants will welcome Chennai Super Kings in the forty-ninth match of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, May 15, 2026. The contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST and holds major importance for Chennai Super Kings, who are currently placed fifth with 12 points and continue their bid to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants are at the bottom of the table and are already out of the playoff race, but they will still aim to finish their campaign with pride in front of their home supporters.
Following Chennai’s dramatic win in their previous encounter earlier this week, the rivalry between these two sides remains tied at 3-3 after seven encounters. In that high-scoring encounter at Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings chased down 204 with four balls to spare and secured a thrilling five-wicket win.
Josh Inglis played a sensational inning of 85 runs in just 33 balls for Lucknow, while Jamie Overton brilliantly controlled the bowling attack for Chennai with figures of 3/36. However, Chennai now faced a significant blow when Overton suffered a thigh injury, ruling him out of the remainder of the tournament, placing additional responsibility on Noor Ahmed, Akeal Hosein and Mukesh Choudhary to maintain the team’s winning momentum.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will be looking towards captain Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh to deliver strong performances after an inconsistent season. The surface at the Ekana Stadium has gradually become more batting-friendly this year, although the large square boundaries can still reward disciplined bowlers who vary their pace effectively. Furthermore, forecasts indicate that the conditions will be clear in Lucknow in the evening, setting the stage for an entertaining battle between Chennai’s playoff ambitions and Lucknow’s determination to restore glory with a strong performance on home soil.
LSG vs CSK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Lucknow Super Giants |
3 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
3 |
LSG vs CSK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
59°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
176 |
Records of chasing teams:
LSG vs CSK Playing 11 (Expected):
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11:
1) Josh Inglis
2) Mitchell Marsh
3) Nicholas Pooran
4) Rishabh Pant (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
5) Aiden Markram
6) Akshat Raghuvanshi
7) Shahbaz Ahmed
8) Himmat Singh
9) Mohammed Shami
10) Avesh Khan/Mayank Yadav
11) Digvesh Rathi
12) Prince Yadav
chennai super kings playing 11: :
1) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
2) Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
3) Urvil Patel
4) Kartik Sharma
5) Dewald Brevis
6) Shivam Dubey
7) Akil Hossein
8) Prashant Veer
9)Anshul Kamboj
10) Noor Ahmed
11) Mukesh Chaudhary
12) Spencer Johnson
LSG vs CSK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, CSK is expected to win this match.
