Netizens heaped praise on Kartik Sharma who pulled off a crucial 71 run knock for the Chennai Super Kings amidst their collapsing batting order. The Super Kings were up against the Lucknow Super Giants in the 59th league-stage clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. After being asked to bat first, the Super Kings got off to a seemingly positive start until Akash Singh’s magic spell dismantled the CSK’s top batting order.
Openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad were forced to walk back at 20 and 13 runs, respectively. Not only this, but even Urvil Patel failed to do his magic and was back in the hut just after 6 runs. However, Kartik Sharma, who walked in to bat at fourth, pulled off a crucial 71-run knock in just 42 balls to help the side put up a modest total and give them stability amidst collapsing middle order.
Sharma recorded his second IPL 2026 fifty in just 17 balls by hitting a six off Mohammed Shami in the 15th over. The 20-year-old from Rajasthan silenced his critics with his celebration and before being caught out by Aiden Markram in the 16th over off a Shahbaz Ahmed delivery.
Netizens laud Kartik Sharma’s knock against LSG
Netizens took to X to heap praise on the CSK batter for his crucial knock against the LSG. Here are some of the reactions-
The Chennai Super Kings posted 187 runs with the loss of five wickets in 20 overs.
