Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Lucknow Super Giants took on Chennai Super Kings on Mar 29, 2026, 01:12 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Lucknow Super Giants won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 488 runs and 6 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (243/0 in 20.0 overs) and Lucknow Super Giants (245/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (243/0)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 243/0 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 188 runs off 88 balls (including 13 fours and 12 sixes at a strike rate of 213.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Ayush Mahatre, who contributed 55 runs off 32 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, M. Shami led the bowling figures with 0/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Anrich Nortje (0/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Lucknow Super Giants Chase & Second Innings Summary (245/6)
Pursuing a target of 244 runs for victory, Lucknow Super Giants recorded 245/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.25 runs per over. Mitchell Marsh anchored the chase for Lucknow Super Giants with 126 runs from 42 balls (10 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Rishabh Pant who chipped in with 39 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmed delivered a key spell of 2/25 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.33, while Rahul Chahar finished with 2/35 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ayush Mahatre (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 243 runs off 120 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Unknown making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 243.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Marsh (206.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Marsh.