Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pulled off a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Chepauk after successfully chasing a massive 204-run target with four balls remaining. The crucial win lifted CSK to fifth place in the points table. Urvil Patel starred with a brilliant 65-run knock, including a joint-fastest half-century, to guide Chennai through the challenging chase.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their last-over thriller by 2 wickets in their first game at Raipur against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 54 of the Indian Premier League 2026. MI were restricted to 166/7 in 20 overs with 1st innnings, thanks to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 4-wicket haul.
From LSG’s support staff using mobile in the dugout, Urvil Patel’s ‘thank you papa’ celebration to ‘Ro-Ko’ react to Tilak’s wicket after Bhuvi’s 4th wicket haul, let’s have a look into the Sunday’s top moments and records from the matches between Chennai-Lucknow and Bengaluru-Mumbai.
CSK vs LSG, Match 53, Top Moments
1) Sarfaraz Khan’s joyful celebration after Pooran’s catch
After Noor Ahmad dismissed Nicholas Pooran in the 7th over, substitute fielder Sarfaraz Khan celebrated with joy the catch taken in the deep mid-wicket. Pooran scored only one run, facing just two balls.
2) Dewald Brevis’ bullet throw to dismiss Aiden Markram
In the 13th over, Akshat Raghuwanshi flicked the ball towards deep midwicket and attempted a risky second run despite there being no real chance. Brevis reacted instantly in the deep, collected the ball quickly, and fired a direct hit at the bowler’s end with a rocket throw, catching Markram well short of his crease.
3) LSG support staff caught using mobile phone in the dugout
During the match between Lucknow and Chennai, LSG’s support staff was caught using a mobile phone in the dugout. Earlier in this season, Rajasthan Royals’ support staff member Romi Bhinder used a smartphone in the presence of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Bhinder was penalised ₹1 lakh for using a smartphone.
4) Urvil Patel hits 5 consecutive sixes vs Avesh Khan
In the 5th over of the second innings, Urvil Patel hit LSG pacer Avesh Khan for three back-to-back sixes through mid-wicket and mid-on. Again, in the very next over after Ruturaj Gaikwad gave the strike to Patel, he smashed Digvesh Rathi for two sixes in a row.
5) Urvil Patel’s ‘paper note’ celebration after fastest IPL fifty
The celebration after the half-century made the moment even more emotional. As the crowd cheered loudly inside Chepauk, Urvil pulled out a handwritten note from his pocket that read, “This is for you papa.” He proudly raised the message towards the stands before enjoying the thunderous applause from the fans, making it a truly special and heartwarming moment on the field.
CSK vs LSG, Records
1) Urvil Patel’s joint-fastest IPL fifty with Yashasvi Jaiswal
Urvil Patel joined Yashasvi Jaiswal (2023) and recorded the joint-fastest half-century in 13 balls. Earlier, the record was also achieved by KL Rahul (2018), Pat Cummins (2022) and Romario Shepherd (2022)
RCB vs MI, Match 54, Top Moments
1) Virat Kohli is having a glimpse of CSK vs LSG match
Ahead of the clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur, Virat Kohli had a glimpse of the CSK vs LSG match in Chennai during his training session. Notably, CSK defeated LSG by 5 wickets.
2) ‘Ro-Ko’ react to Tilak’s wicket after Bhuvi’s 4th wicket haul
In the final ball of the 18th over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged his fourth wicket haul by dismissing Tilak Verma. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma react to his wicket on the field.
3) Krunal Pandya fell down on the floor, grimaced in cramp pain
Krunal Pandya fell on the floor and grimaced in pain as he was struggling with cramps. The physio came out in the middle to check on Krunal. He was having a few drinks to re-hydrate, and at the same time had a chat with the physio.
4) Virat Kohli charged up, celebrates RCB’s win over MI
Virat Kohli was all charged up as he celebrated RCB’s narrow win over Mumbai Indians, he was seen hugging Krunal Pandya and his teammates after a crucial win from the playoffs perspective.
RCB vs MI, Records
1) Bhuvneshwar joined Bumrah, Malinga with 20+ wickets in a season
RCB pacer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, joined the elite list with Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga with the most number of 20+ wickets in a season. He claimed a 4-wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians and rattled their batting lineup. However, Yuzvendra Chahal had achieved this feat for five times earlier.
