Lucknow Super Giants vs Cheenai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Lucknow Super Giants took on Cheenai Super Kings on May 23, 2026, 09:39 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 361 runs and 9 wickets fall between Lucknow Super Giants (180/5 in 20.0 overs) and Cheenai Super Kings (181/4 in 17.2 overs).
2. Lucknow Super Giants Innings Breakdown (180/5)
Batting in the first innings, Lucknow Super Giants finished on 180/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lucknow Super Giants accumulated 67 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Mitchell Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 31 balls (including 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 193.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Aiden Markram, who contributed 56 runs off 34 deliveries, while Josh Inglish added 29 (21b). With the ball in the first innings, Jamie Overton led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Noor Ahmad (2/24 in 4.0 overs).
3. Cheenai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (181/4)
Pursuing a target of 181 runs for victory, Cheenai Super Kings recorded 181/4 in 17.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.44 runs per over. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase for Cheenai Super Kings with 54 runs from 34 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 158.8), alongside Dewald Brewis who chipped in with 37 off 16 balls. Defending the total, Prince Yadav delivered a key spell of 2/39 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.75, while Mohammad Shami finished with 1/26 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglish (Lucknow Super Giants), who combined for 72 runs off 43 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MS DHONI 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—Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) topped the match rankings with 97.0 total points, followed closely by Aiden Markram (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.