Mitchell Marsh’s Aggressive Batting Leads Lucknow to Victory over Chennai

Mitchell Marsh scored 90 runs off 38 balls as Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings. Chennai posted a total of 187 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs, with Kartik Sharma top-scoring with 71 runs. Marsh’s aggressive innings helped Lucknow comfortably chase down the target. Kathmandu, May 15.

After Marsh’s 90, Lucknow reached the target of 188 runs in 16.4 overs, losing only 3 wickets during the IPL 2026 clash. Following Marsh’s dismissal for 90, Nicholas Pooran remained unbeaten with 32 runs off 17 balls. Josh Inglis was dismissed for 36, but he and Marsh put together a 135-run partnership for the opening wicket in 11.4 overs. This partnership was crucial for Lucknow’s victory.

For Chennai, Mukesh Chaudhary and Spencer Johnson took one wicket apiece. Marsh was unfortunately run out while at the non-striker’s end. Chennai lost the toss and opted to bat first, finishing with 187 for 5 in their 20 overs. Kartik Sharma scored the highest for Chennai with 71 runs off 42 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. Akash Singh took 3 wickets for Lucknow, while Mohammed Shami and Shahbaz Ahmad took one wicket each. With this win, Lucknow has 8 points from 12 matches, while Chennai remains fifth with 12 points from 12 games.