LSG vs CSK Toss Update, Playing 11: Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 59 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium.

Following a hot afternoon in the city, Rishabh Pant has opted to chase, citing potential dew later in the evening. Both sides have finalised their lineups as they prepare for this critical mid-table encounter.

LSG vs CSK Live Toss Update

The coin was flipped at 7:00 PM IST between Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The home captain won the toss and immediately chose to put the visitors in to bat.

Toss Result: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss

Decision: Lucknow Super Giants elected to bowl first

LSG vs CSK Final Playing 11

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (W/C), Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (W), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary

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Strategic Changes and Impact Subs

Lucknow have bolstered their pace attack with the inclusion of Mayank Yadav, while Chennai have handed a start to Spencer Johnson. These tactical shifts suggest both teams are prepared for a fast-paced start.

The captains will utilise their impact substitutes as the match progresses depending on the conditions of the surface. Chennai will look to post a daunting total to put the home side under pressure.