Introduction

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) rivalry is relatively young compared with some of the Indian Premier League’s long-running contests.

LSG entered the IPL in 2022, meaning the two teams could not have met before that season. Their first encounter came on 31 March 2022 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, when LSG chased down 211 against CSK to win by six wickets.

Since then, the fixture has produced high-scoring chases, dramatic finishes, a rain-abandoned game, memorable individual performances and several changes in momentum.

The rivalry became particularly competitive in 2024, when LSG defeated CSK twice, including a successful chase at Chepauk. CSK responded by winning in Lucknow in 2025, before the teams split their two meetings again in 2026.

This guide follows the complete CSK vs LSG  timeline from 2022 through 2026, covering every meeting, result, score, venue and major storyline.

CSK vs LSG Timeline at a Glance

As of the end of the 2026 IPL season, CSK and LSG have met eight times.

The overall record remains slightly in LSG’s favor, with four wins to CSK’s three and one match producing no result.

1. March 31, 2022 — LSG Win by Six Wickets

CSK 210/7 vs LSG 211/4

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Result: LSG won by 6 wickets

The first-ever CSK vs LSG match immediately established the fixture as a high-scoring contest.

CSK posted 210/7, but LSG successfully chased the target, reaching 211/4 in 19.3 overs.

The match was particularly memorable because LSG were playing their first IPL season while CSK were one of the competition’s established franchises.

Instead of being overwhelmed by the experienced side, LSG responded with an aggressive chase.

Why This Match Mattered

It created the first chapter of the rivalry.

The result also demonstrated that LSG’s batting could compete with an established IPL opponent even in a high-pressure run chase.

Timeline takeaway:
LSG 1–0 CSK

2. April 3, 2023 — CSK Strike Back at Chepauk

CSK 217/7 vs LSG 205/7

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Result: CSK won by 12 runs

The second season of the rivalry brought the teams to Chennai.

CSK produced an imposing 217/7, setting LSG a demanding target. LSG fought back with 205/7, but CSK held on to win by 12 runs.

The victory was important because it gave CSK their first win over LSG.

It also showed that the rivalry could work in both directions.

The Significance

The match became a reminder that LSG’s successful chase in 2022 was not going to define the entire rivalry.

CSK had now responded.

Timeline takeaway:
CSK 1–1 LSG

3. May 3, 2023 — Rain Stops the Contest

LSG 125/7

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Result: No Result

The third meeting produced a very different storyline.

The teams were scheduled to meet in Lucknow, but rain prevented the match from reaching a result. LSG had reached 125/7 when the game was abandoned.

No team received a win from the contest.

Why This Match Matters

No-result games are easy to overlook when discussing head-to-head statistics, but they are still part of a rivalry’s history.

This was the first and, through the end of 2026, only CSK vs LSG fixture that failed to produce a winner.

Timeline takeaway:
CSK 1–1 LSG, 1 No Result

4. April 19, 2024 — LSG Dominate in Lucknow

CSK 176/6 vs LSG 180/2

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Result: LSG won by 8 wickets

The rivalry changed direction in 2024.

CSK posted 176/6, but LSG chased the target comfortably, finishing at 180/2 in 19 overs.

The eight-wicket margin made this one of the more convincing results in the series.

Why It Was Important

LSG moved ahead in the overall rivalry and demonstrated that they could beat CSK without requiring a last-over thriller.

The victory also gave LSG confidence heading into their next meeting with CSK.

Timeline takeaway:
LSG lead 2–1, with 1 No Result

5. April 23, 2024 — Stoinis Produces a Chepauk Classic

CSK 210/4 vs LSG 213/4

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Result: LSG won by 6 wickets

The second CSK vs LSG meeting of 2024 became one of the defining matches of the rivalry.

CSK scored 210/4, a huge total at their home ground.

LSG somehow chased it.

They reached 213/4 in 19.3 overs, winning by six wickets.

Marcus Stoinis was the central figure, producing an unbeaten 124 to complete an extraordinary chase.

Why This Match Stands Out

The match demonstrated the changing nature of T20 cricket.

Even a total above 200 at Chepauk was not necessarily safe.

It also gave LSG their second win over CSK in the same season.

A Major Rivalry Moment

The 2024 double was the first time LSG won both scheduled league meetings against CSK.

Timeline takeaway:
LSG lead 3–1, with 1 No Result

6. April 14, 2025 — CSK Answer Back in Lucknow

LSG 166/7 vs CSK 168/5

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Result: CSK won by 5 wickets

After losing both meetings in 2024, CSK returned to Lucknow in 2025 and successfully chased LSG’s total.

LSG scored 166/7.

CSK responded with 168/5, winning by five wickets.

The victory was important for CSK because it came at the same venue where LSG had defeated them by eight wickets the previous season.

Why This Match Matters

The result stopped LSG from extending their winning streak in the rivalry.

It also demonstrated how quickly the balance of a T20 rivalry can change.

Timeline takeaway:
LSG lead 3–2, with 1 No Result

7. May 10, 2026 — CSK Win a High-Scoring Thriller

LSG 203/8 vs CSK 208/5

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Result: CSK won by 5 wickets

The first CSK vs LSG meeting of the 2026 season produced another high-scoring contest.

LSG scored 203/8.

CSK chased the target with 208/5, winning by five wickets.

The result moved the overall rivalry closer to an even record.

Why This Match Was Important

It was CSK’s second consecutive victory over LSG after their 2025 win.

It also reinforced one of the recurring themes of this matchup:

Runs.

The fixture has repeatedly produced totals above 200, making it one of the more entertaining scoring contests in recent IPL seasons.

Timeline takeaway:
CSK and LSG level at 3–3, with 1 No Result

8. May 15, 2026 — LSG Level the 2026 Series

CSK 187/5 vs LSG 188/3

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Result: LSG won by 7 wickets

Just five days after the Chennai meeting, the teams faced each other again in Lucknow.

CSK scored 187/5.

LSG chased the target with 188/3 in only 16.4 overs, winning by seven wickets.

Mitchell Marsh produced one of the standout innings of the rivalry, scoring 90 from 38 balls.

He attacked the CSK bowling from the beginning, while LSG’s opening partnership helped make the chase remarkably comfortable.

Why This Match Matters

The result ensured the 2026 season series ended 1–1.

It also restored LSG’s overall advantage.

Timeline takeaway:
LSG lead 4–3, with 1 No Result

Complete CSK vs LSG Match Timeline

The complete sequence is supported by IPL match records and head-to-head listings.

CSK vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

Through the end of IPL 2026:

LSG therefore hold the narrow overall advantage, with four wins to CSK’s three and one no-result.

CSK vs LSG Win Trend by Season

The rivalry has changed direction several times.

2022

LSG advantage

LSG won the first-ever meeting.

2023

Balanced

CSK won once, while the second match ended without a result.

2024

LSG dominance

LSG won both matches.

2025

CSK response

CSK defeated LSG in Lucknow.

2026

Split series

CSK won in Chennai and LSG won in Lucknow.

This pattern shows why the rivalry remains difficult to predict.

The Biggest Turning Points in the Rivalry

The First Match in 2022

LSG immediately proved they could compete with an established IPL franchise.

CSK’s 2023 Response

CSK secured their first victory over the new franchise.

LSG’s 2024 Double

Two wins in one season gave LSG their strongest period in the rivalry.

CSK’s 2025 Comeback

CSK stopped LSG’s momentum with a five-wicket win in Lucknow.

The 2026 Split

CSK and LSG traded victories, maintaining the competitive nature of the fixture.

Highest Team Scores in CSK vs LSG Matches

The matchup has repeatedly produced large totals.

CSK — 217/7

CSK’s highest total against LSG came in the April 2023 match at Chepauk.

LSG — 213/4

LSG’s highest score against CSK came during their successful chase at Chepauk in April 2024.

2026 — Another 400+ Run Contest

The May 10, 2026 meeting saw LSG make 203/8 and CSK chase 208/5, continuing the fixture’s high-scoring pattern.

Why CSK vs LSG Produces High Scores

Several matches in this rivalry have featured aggressive batting.

The teams have repeatedly produced:

• 200-plus totals
• Successful chases
• Fast starts
• Big individual innings
• High-pressure death overs

The 2024 Chepauk match is perhaps the clearest example, with CSK scoring 210/4 before LSG chased the target with 213/4.

The 2026 meetings continued the trend.

CSK vs LSG at Chepauk

The MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted several important meetings.

The teams have met there in:

• 2023
• 2024
• 2026

The results have been evenly distributed in the recorded meetings:

• 2023: CSK won
• 2024: LSG won
• 2026: CSK won

That gives CSK a 2–1 advantage at Chepauk through the end of the 2026 season.

The most dramatic of those games was the 2024 chase, when LSG reached 213/4 after CSK had posted 210/4.

CSK vs LSG at Lucknow

The Ekana Cricket Stadium has also played a major role in the rivalry.

Meetings there include:

• 2023 — No Result
• 2024 — LSG won
• 2025 — CSK won
• 2026 — LSG won

That gives LSG a 2–1 winning advantage in completed matches at their home ground, with one no-result.

The venue has therefore produced some of the most varied outcomes in the series.

The Most Memorable Batting Performances

Marcus Stoinis — 124* in 2024

Stoinis’ unbeaten 124 was the defining innings of LSG’s successful 2024 chase at Chepauk.

It turned a 211-run target into a winning total and became one of the signature performances of the rivalry.

Mitchell Marsh — 90 off 38 in 2026

Marsh produced a devastating innings in the May 15, 2026 meeting.

His 90 from 38 balls helped LSG chase 188 in only 16.4 overs.

The 2023 CSK Total

CSK’s 217/7 in the April 2023 match remains their highest score against LSG.

How the Rivalry Has Evolved

The first meeting was about a new franchise challenging an established giant.

The later matches became increasingly competitive.

By 2024, LSG had demonstrated that they could win at both Lucknow and Chennai.

CSK’s 2025 victory showed that the balance could shift again.

Then 2026 delivered a split:

CSK won in Chennai.

LSG won in Lucknow.

That makes the rivalry difficult to classify as one-sided.

Instead, it has developed into a matchup where venue, batting momentum and individual performances can quickly change the outcome.

CSK vs LSG Timeline: Key Stats to Remember

• First meeting: March 31, 2022
• First winner: LSG
• First CSK win: April 3, 2023
• Only no-result: May 3, 2023
• LSG’s strongest season: 2024, with two wins
• CSK’s response: 2025 win in Lucknow
• 2026 series: 1–1
• Most recent winner: LSG
• Overall wins: LSG 4, CSK 3
• No Results: 1
• CSK highest score: 217/7
• LSG highest score: 213/4

These figures are based on the completed CSK-LSG meetings through IPL 2026.

What Makes CSK vs LSG Interesting?

The rivalry is relatively young, but it already has several ingredients that make an IPL matchup compelling.

High-Scoring Cricket

Multiple games have featured totals above 200.

Momentum Shifts

Neither side has dominated every season.

Venue Influence

Chennai and Lucknow have produced very different match stories.

Individual Brilliance

Stoinis and Marsh are examples of players who have produced match-defining performances.

Unpredictability

The 2026 season demonstrated this particularly well.

CSK won the Chennai meeting, while LSG responded five days later in Lucknow.

Why Head-to-Head Records Matter

Head-to-head statistics are useful because they provide historical context.

But they should not be treated as a prediction by themselves.

A team’s current:

• Squad
• Form
• Injuries
• Venue
• Pitch conditions
• Playing XI
• Tactical approach

can matter more than results from several seasons ago.

For example, the fact that LSG won both matches in 2024 does not guarantee an advantage in a future meeting.

The 2025 and 2026 results already demonstrated how quickly the balance can change.

CSK vs LSG: A Young Rivalry With a Growing History

Unlike rivalries that have existed since the early years of the IPL, CSK vs LSG began only in 2022.

Yet in just five seasons, the matchup has produced:

• Eight meetings
• Four LSG wins
• Three CSK wins
• One no-result
• Multiple 200-plus totals
• Successful high-pressure chases
• Dramatic individual innings
• A memorable rain abandonment
• Several changes in momentum

The history may be short, but it has already developed a recognizable identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did CSK and LSG first play each other?

Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants first met on March 31, 2022, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. LSG won that match by six wickets after chasing CSK’s 210/7.

Who has won more CSK vs LSG matches?

LSG have the overall advantage through IPL 2026, with four wins compared with CSK’s three. One match ended without a result.

How many times have CSK and LSG played each other?

CSK and LSG have played eight IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season. Their meetings began in 2022 and have included one no-result match.

What was the highest score in CSK vs LSG matches?

CSK’s highest score against LSG is 217/7, while LSG’s highest score is 213/4. Both totals came during matches at Chepauk.

When did CSK last beat LSG?

CSK’s most recent victory over LSG came on May 10, 2026, when they chased 204 and finished at 208/5 to win by five wickets in Chennai.

When did LSG last beat CSK?

LSG’s most recent victory came on May 15, 2026, when they chased CSK’s 187/5 and reached 188/3 in 16.4 overs to win by seven wickets in Lucknow.

Has CSK vs LSG ever been abandoned?

Yes. Their May 3, 2023 match in Lucknow was abandoned because of rain and recorded as a no-result.

Which team won both meetings in 2024?

Lucknow Super Giants won both CSK vs LSG matches in the 2024 IPL season. They won by eight wickets in Lucknow and six wickets in Chennai.

Did CSK and LSG split their 2026 matches?

Yes. CSK won the May 10, 2026 meeting in Chennai by five wickets, while LSG won the May 15 meeting in Lucknow by seven wickets.

Where have CSK and LSG played?

Their meetings have taken place at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Conclusion

The CSK vs LSG timeline may begin only in 2022, but it has already developed into a fascinating IPL matchup.

The first chapter belonged to LSG.

CSK responded in 2023.

LSG then dominated the 2024 season series by winning both meetings.

CSK answered back in Lucknow in 2025.

And in 2026, the teams traded victories once again.

The overall record currently gives LSG a narrow advantage:

LSG — 4 wins

CSK — 3 wins

No Result — 1

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

The real attraction of this fixture has been the way the matches have unfolded.

There have been huge totals.

Successful run chases.

Rain interruptions.

Unexpected match-winners.

And performances that changed the direction of the rivalry.

The 2024 Chepauk chase led by Marcus Stoinis remains one of the defining moments, while Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 90 in 2026 provided another memorable chapter.

As both franchises continue to evolve, future meetings will add new chapters to what is becoming a genuinely competitive IPL rivalry.

For fans searching for CSK vs LSG head-to-head records, match results, historical scores, venues and important moments, this timeline provides the complete story from their first meeting in 2022 through the latest games of the 2026 IPL season.