Urvil Patel's 13-ball fifty powers CSK to third straight win, fifth spot
Synopsis
Urvil Patel's 13-ball fifty—joint-fastest in IPL history—overshadowed Josh Inglis's 85 as CSK chased down 203 at Chepauk. The win marks CSK's third straight victory and a turning point in their season, while LSG faces mounting pressure with playoff hopes fading.
Key Takeaways
Urvil Patel smashed an unbeaten 65 off 23 balls , with 8 sixes and 2 fours , hitting a joint-fastest IPL fifty in 13 balls .
CSK defeated LSG by 5 wickets , chasing 203 in 19.2 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on 10 May 2026 .
Josh Inglis scored 85 off 33 balls for LSG , featuring 10 fours and 6 sixes .
Jamie Overton took 3 wickets for 36 runs , restricting LSG after Inglis dominated the powerplay.
CSK moves to fifth spot with their third consecutive win; LSG faces elimination pressure.
Urvil Patel blazed a scintillating 65 off 23 balls—including a joint-fastest fifty in IPL history off just 13 deliveries—to steer Chennai Super Kings to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on 10 May 2026. The win marks CSK's third successive triumph and propels them to fifth spot in the IPL 2026 points table, while pushing LSG closer to elimination.
Inglis powers LSG to 203
Josh Inglis anchored LSG's innings with a ferocious 85 off 33 balls, studded with 10 fours and six sixes, as the visitors posted 203/8 after being inserted to bat. Inglis dominated the powerplay, contributing 91 runs before CSK's bowlers, marshalled by Jamie Overton's 3-36, tightened their grip in the middle overs. Shahbaz Ahmed's unbeaten 43 off 25 balls, capped by a six off the final delivery, lifted LSG past the 200-run mark.
Urvil's explosive blitzkrieg turns the tide
Chasing 204, CSK began with purpose as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson accumulated eight boundaries in 3.3 overs. When Samson fell to Digvesh Rathi, Urvil walked in and unleashed a batting masterclass. He reached his maiden IPL fifty in 13 balls—equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal's record from the 2023 season—and continued to accumulate at a strike-rate of 282.61. His 65 comprised eight sixes and two fours. In an emotional moment, Urvil held aloft a note reading
Point of View
A psychological barrier that Urvil shattered with eight sixes. Josh Inglis's 85 was a masterclass in powerplay batting, yet it proved insufficient because LSG's middle order—despite Shahbaz Ahmed's late cameo—lacked the firepower to post a truly competitive total. For CSK, this win signals a potential playoff surge; for LSG, it is a watershed moment.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Urvil Patel's score and how fast was his fifty?
Urvil Patel scored an unbeaten 65 off 23 balls, including 8 sixes and 2 fours. His fifty came off just 13 balls, equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL record for the fastest fifty, set in 2023.
How did CSK chase down LSG's 203-run target?
CSK chased down 203 in 19.2 overs, losing 5 wickets. Urvil Patel's explosive 65 set the tone, while Prashant Veer (18 not out) and Shivam Dube (15 not out) finished the job with consecutive sixes off the final over.
What was Josh Inglis's contribution to LSG's total?
Josh Inglis scored 85 off 33 balls, studded with 10 fours and 6 sixes, and dominated LSG's powerplay. He was eventually caught by Sanju Samson off Jamie Overton's bowling.
Why is this win significant for CSK?
This is CSK's first successful chase of a 180-plus target since 2019, marking their third consecutive victory. The win moves them to fifth spot in the IPL 2026 points table and strengthens their playoff prospects.
What does this result mean for LSG?
The loss pushes LSG closer to elimination from the IPL 2026 tournament. With mounting pressure on their playoff chances, they must win their remaining matches to stay alive in the competition.
