LSG’s Josh Inglis stuns CSK in IPL 2026 match, leaves Nicholas Pooran behind… | cricket news
Lucknow Super Giants batsman Josh Inglis returns to the playing eleven for the crucial match of IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, and made an immediate impact with the bat.The Australian wicketkeeper-batsman joined the IPL midway through the season. Inglis played against Mumbai Indians at the start of the season, but failed to make an impact and later suffered an injury during that match, forcing him to miss the next game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
After recovering from injury, Inglis made a comeback against CSK and played one of the finest innings for LSG this season. He attacked from the start and made full use of the field restrictions, completing his half-century in just 17 balls. His reverse paddle shots looked brilliant when he faced the CSK fast bowlers and he also used his feet well against Akeal Hossein.This was the third fastest ever half-century for LSG in IPL history.Fastest fifties for LSG (by balls faced):
- 15 – Nicholas Pooran vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2023
- 16 – Nicholas Pooran vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2026
- 17 – Josh Inglis vs CSK, Chennai, 2026
- 18 – Nicholas Pooran vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
- 19 – Nicholas Pooran vs MI, Mumbai, 2024
England scored 85 runs in 33 balls and LSG scored 91 runs in the powerplay. He signaled his intention in the very first over by hitting 16 runs including two fours and a six off Akeal Hosein.Despite the early dismissal of last match’s centurion Mitchell Marsh, England continued to attack and kept the scoring rate high.LSG also reached the 50-run mark in just 3.4 overs against CSK, equaling their previous record of fastest team fifty against Chennai in 2023.Earlier, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first.Highest powerplay score for LSG:
- 91/1 vs CSK, Chennai, 2026
- 90/1 vs MI, Mumbai, 2026
- 80/1 vs CSK, Chennai, 2023
- 77/1 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
- 74/2 vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023