The upcoming reverse fixture of the IPL 2026 campaign at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium sees a highly desperate Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad aiming to salvage pride against a surging Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unit currently hunting for a top-four playoff spot.

Here are the most important players who would be in limelight during the fixture:

Urvil Patel (CSK):

The dynamic batsman turned their previous clash completely on its head by smashing a sensational 13-ball half-century. It tied the record for the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history. Urvil Patel finished with 65 runs off just 23 balls, fueled by 8 massive sixes. His role will be to dismantle Lucknow's new-ball attack early in the Powerplay.

Josh Inglis (LSG):

The wicketkeeper-batsman, Joshi Inglis single-handedly propelled Lucknow's innings in the reverse fixture. He unleashed an aggressive onslaught of 85 runs from a mere 33 deliveries, highlighting his dominance with 10 fours and 6 sixes. His exceptional ability to adapt his sweeping technique makes him highly dangerous on the slower Lucknow track.

Sanju Samson (CSK):

Operating as Chennai's core batting pillar, Sanju Samson anchors the middle-order with incredible consistency. He enters this tie having already compiled 424 runs this season at an outstanding average of 60.57 and a striking scoring rate of 171.65.

Mitchell Marsh (LSG):

The Australian all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh serves as the foundational anchor for Lucknow's top order. Marsh has provided immense structural stability throughout the campaign, accumulating 342 runs at an average of 34.20 while striking at 154.05.

Shahbaz Ahmed (LSG):

Shahbaz Ahmed proved to be the ultimate MVP package during the last match between these sides. He salvaged Lucknow's lower-middle order by striking an unbeaten 43 off 25 balls*. He then returned with his left-arm orthodox spin to scalp 2 wickets for 30 runs, making him a primary tactical weapon to contain CSK's right-handers.

Anshul Kamboj (CSK):

Operating as Chennai’s leading domestic fast bowler, Anshul Kamboj has enjoyed a breakout season with 17 wickets in 10 matches. Though he can be expensive at times, his knack for picking up wickets during the death overs makes him invaluable.

Prince Yadav (LSG):

Prince Yadav acts as Lucknow's spearhead seamer. He has picked up 14 wickets across 10 games with an economy rate of 8.28, utilizing his heavy hit-the-deck style to trouble top-order batsmen.