The Lucknow Super Giants put on a batting clinic to defeat the Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets on their home turf. Marcus Stoinis was the standout performer, racing to a century in 56 balls and ensuring LSG walked away with a memorable victory. Ending with an unbeaten 124 from 63 deliveries—including 13 fours and six sixes—the Australian helped LSG set a new record for the highest successful chase at Chepauk in 19.3 overs. His performance also marks the highest individual score recorded during a chase in the history of the IPL.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) exhibited an incredible batting performance to beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 wickets in their home ground. Marcus Stoinis played an outstanding knock, reaching the three-figure mark in 56 balls, and went on to secure a memorable win for LSG. The Australian all-rounder remained unbeaten on 124 from 63 deliveries with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also the highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.
The game began with Matt Henry putting LSG in a strong position by taking the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane for just 3. CSK tried a tactical shift by moving Daryl Mitchell up to number three to address previous struggles at the death, but the move didn't pay off as he was dismissed for 11. Ravindra Jadeja also failed to accelerate, managing only 16 runs off 19 deliveries. However, the momentum shifted when CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad began dominating the LSG bowling attack.
Gaikwad and Shivam Dube forged a devastating 104-run partnership in just 46 balls, keeping CSK in the driver's seat. Gaikwad eventually completed his century, while Dube tore through the bowling to reach a half-century. Dube's explosive cameo ended at 66 runs off 27 balls, featuring 3 fours and 7 sixes. With Gaikwad finishing unbeaten on 108 and MS Dhoni closing the innings with a boundary, CSK posted a formidable total of 210/4 in their 20 overs.
Tasked with defending 211, CSK got off to a flying start when Deepak Chahar dismissed Quinton de Kock for a duck. Shortly after, Mustafizur Rahman removed KL Rahul for 16, halting the form of the man who had dominated the previous game. While Nicholas Pooran (34) and Deepak Hooda (17*) provided useful support, it was Stoinis who carried the load. Ultimately, CSK's grip on the game slipped due to a lack of discipline in their death bowling.