Urvil's 65 off 23 balls powers CSK past LSG, third straight win at Chepauk
Synopsis
Urvil Patel didn't just score runs—he rewrote the script. His 65 off 23 balls, equalling the fastest IPL fifty in 13 deliveries, turned what could have been a tense chase into a coronation at Chepauk. CSK's third straight win and first 180-plus chase since 2019 signals a side finding form when it matters; LSG's slip towards elimination is now real.
Key Takeaways
Urvil Patel smashed 65 off 23 balls , equalling the joint fastest IPL fifty in 13 balls on 10 May 2026 .
CSK chased down 203 to beat LSG by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium .
Urvil 's eight sixes and two fours came at a strike-rate of 282.61 , his maiden IPL fifty.
CSK posted 97/1 in the powerplay, their highest at home, surpassing LSG 's 91 .
This is CSK 's first successful chase of a 180-plus target since 2019 and their third straight win, moving them to fifth in the standings.
Urvil Patel smashed 65 off 23 balls, equalling the joint fastest fifty in IPL history in 13 balls, as Chennai Super Kings chased down 203 to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets on 10 May 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The victory marked CSK's third successive win and their first successful chase of a 180-plus target since 2019, moving them to fifth in the IPL 2026 points table and pushing LSG closer to elimination.
Inglis powers LSG's total
Josh Inglis blazed 85 to propel LSG to a 91-run powerplay, but Jamie Overton's 3-36 and disciplined bowling from CSK restricted the visitors to 203/8. Shahbaz Ahmed contributed 43 not out lower down the order, adding crucial runs in the death overs.
Urvil's record-equalling blitz
Walking in after Sanju Samson's dismissal to Digvesh Rathi, Urvil launched a ferocious assault on the LSG attack. He struck eight sixes and two fours, reaching his maiden IPL fifty in 13 balls—equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal's record from 2023—before finishing with 65 at a strike-rate of 282.61. His seventh maximum, a towering blow over long-on off Mohammed Shami, came when he was on 48 off 11 balls. In an emotional moment, Urvil pulled a note from his pocket honouring his father, as the Chepauk crowd erupted.
CSK reclaims powerplay record
Urvil's explosive start helped CSK post 97/1 in the powerplay—surpassing LSG's 91 earlier in the day—their highest powerplay score at home. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 42, adding substance to CSK's opening salvo alongside Samson's quick runs before his fall.
LSG's fightback falls short
After Urvil's dismissal in the tenth over to a slower delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed, LSG clawed back through the middle overs. Shahbaz struck twice to remove Gaikwad and Dewald Brevis, while Rathi added another wicket. Kartik Sharma's 20 and Avesh Khan's removal of him left CSK at 169/5 in the 17th over, tightening the equation.
Veer and Dube seal it
Prashant Veer (18 not out) and Shivam Dube (15 not out) steadied the ship, with Veer benefiting from two dropped catches—off Rathi and Nicholas Pooran—to keep CSK in the hunt. Dube finished the chase in style, smashing back-to-back sixes off Aiden Markram in the final over with four balls to spare, securing CSK's third consecutive victory and strengthening their playoff hopes.
Point of View
Finding a player capable of turning a 180-plus chase into a procession is rare. The real test is whether this form holds when the powerplay assault isn't available. LSG, meanwhile, faces a narrowing path to the playoffs; another loss and they may mathematically exit.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Urvil Patel score in CSK's win over LSG?
Urvil Patel scored 65 off 23 balls, including eight sixes and two fours, at a strike-rate of 282.61. His fastest fifty came off just 13 balls, equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL record from 2023.
Why is Urvil's fifty record-equalling?
Urvil's 13-ball fifty equals the joint fastest in IPL history, matching Yashasvi Jaiswal's record set during the 2023 season. It is the fastest fifty by a CSK batter.
What was LSG's total and who scored the most?
LSG posted 203/8 in 20 overs. Josh Inglis top-scored with 85, while Shahbaz Ahmed added 43 not out. Jamie Overton took 3-36 for CSK.
How does this win affect the IPL 2026 standings?
CSK moved to fifth position in the standings with their third consecutive victory. The win was their first successful chase of a 180-plus target since 2019. LSG, conversely, has been pushed closer to elimination from the tournament.
