New Delhi, May 15 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a do-or-die situation as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their 12th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Stadium on Friday. With LSG eliminated from the race to the playoffs, CSK are still in contention after their brilliant turnaround after losing their first three games.

With no MS Dhoni in the playing XI so far, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hit a roadblock after defeats in the opening three games. But a fantastic turnaround took CSK up the IPL 2026 Points Table with six wins in their last eight games, including a double over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians.

With 12 points from 11 games, CSK are placed fifth in the standings, and a win against LSG at home wou...