Lucknow Super Giants vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Lucknow Super Giants took on Cheenai Super Kings on May 8, 2026, 08:54 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 326 runs and 11 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Giants (162/8 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (164/3 in 15.5 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Giants Innings Breakdown (162/8)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Giants finished on 162/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Giants accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Ayush Badoni spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 42 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 147.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Rishabh Pant, who contributed 53 runs off 31 deliveries, while Himmat Singh added 8 (6b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 9, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Anshul Kamboj led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Akeil Hosain (2/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (164/3)
Pursuing a target of 163 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 164/3 in 15.5 overs at a scoring rate of 10.36 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 55 runs from 28 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 196.4), alongside Urvil Patel who chipped in with 51 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Aiden Markram delivered a key spell of 1/5 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Digvesh Rathi finished with 1/27 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cheenai Super Kings), who combined for 86 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Sanju Samson 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—Anshul Kamboj (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 100.0 total points, followed closely by Ayush Badoni (93.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.