Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes suffered a serious setback after a seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, leaving the five-time champions in a must-win situation heading into the final stretch of the IPL league stage.
Rishabh Pant was left searching for answers after Lucknow Super Giants failed to make the most of a flying start and eventually lost to Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer defended the decision to send Nicholas Pooran in Sunday’s Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders, despite the batter’s poor form, after the move backfired in their fifth straight defeat in Indian Premier League 2026.
Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions, will be aiming to stop their recent slump when they face Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, with the visitors particularly concerned about the poor form of their middle order, especially captain Riyan Parag.
Punjab Kings will look to extend their strong run of form and consolidate their position atop the points table when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in Mullanpur on Sunday, entering the IPL 2026 contest with momentum firmly on their side.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on their explosive batting unit once again as they take on Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen their position and break away from the tightly packed mid-table in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
Kolkata Knight Riders could finally unlock the full potential of their marquee signing Cameron Green, with the Australian all-rounder likely to resume bowling duties as they look to end their winless run against Lucknow Super Giants at home on Thursday.
Star pacer Mohammed Shami underlined his readiness and rhythm after a prolonged absence from international cricket with a match-defining spell that guided Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling last-over win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Lucknow Super Giants find themselves under early pressure as they head into an away clash against an in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, searching for a more complete performance to kickstart their campaign.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant hinted at continuing at the top of the order despite his first outing as an opener in IPL 2026 not going as planned, as he reflected on his side’s six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals
