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Kartik's 71, Dube's 23-Run Final Over Power CSK to 187/5 vs LSG

Kartik Sharma scored a career-best 71 off 42 balls to anchor Chennai Super Kings' innings after an early top-order collapse. Shivam Dube then smashed 23 runs off the final over, including two sixes and two fours, to lift CSK to 187/5. Dewald Brevis contributed 25 off 16 balls in a crucial 70-run partnership with Kartik. Akash Singh was the pick of the LSG bowlers with figures of 3-26.

Key Points: IPL 2026: Kartik, Dube Fire CSK to 187/5 vs LSG

  • Kartik Sharma scores career-best 71
  • Dube smashes 23 runs off final over
  • CSK post 187/5 after early wobble
  • Brevis and Kartik add vital 70-run stand
  • Akash Singh takes 3 wickets for LSG
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IPL 2026: Kartik top-scores with 71, Dube's late fireworks lift CSK to 187/5 against LSG

Kartik Sharma scores career-best 71, Shivam Dube smashes 23 off final over as Chennai Super Kings post 187/5 against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

"Shivam Dube unleashed his by smashing Prince Yadav for two sixes and two fours on the last four balls of the innings"

Lucknow, May 15

Kartik Sharma registered his career-best score of 71 in T20 cricket, while Shivam Dube produced late fireworks to take 23 runs off the final over, as the duo lifted Chennai Super Kings to 187/5 in their 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.

On a red soil pitch, Kartik overcame a sluggish start to hit 71 off 42 balls laced with six fours and five sixes at a strike-rate of 169/05. It was a dazzling knock where Kartik took on every LSG pacer after Akash Singh took out the CSK top-order quickly.

Dube then brought out the big shots to hit an unbeaten 32 off 16 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes, while Prashant Veer also made 13 not out off 10 deliveries and ensured CSK posted a competitive total by getting 60 runs off the last five overs.

Opting to bat first, CSK were off to a brisk start as Samson cracked three boundaries in the opening over off Mohammed Shami. Ruturaj Gaikwad too found the ropes against Akash Singh, but the left-arm seamer struck back quickly. He hurried Gaikwad on the pull and had him caught at mid-on, while Samson couldn't keep a flick out and holed out in the deep.

Urvil Patel's stay was brief, as Akash had him pulling to deep mid-wicket to leave CSK in trouble. At 52/3, Dewald Brevis joined Kartik and the pair stitched together a vital 70-run stand off 44 balls. Brevis announced himself with a six off Akash and added 25 off 16 balls before Shami's short ball had him caught at fine leg.

Kartik, meanwhile, grew in confidence with every boundary coming off his bat and his risks paying off. He reached his second fifty of the season off 35 balls with a towering six off Shami and continued to punish Shahbaz Ahmed and Prince Yadav with a flurry of boundaries. Shahbaz eventually ended his stay, but not before Kartik had given CSK the platform they needed.

Shivam and Prashant initially struggled against Mayank Yadav's pace, but found their rhythm in the last two overs. Veer chipped in with an inventive scoop off Shami giving him four, while Dube unleashed his by smashing Prince Yadav for two sixes and two fours on the last four balls of the innings and script a brilliant finish of CSK's roller coaster innings.

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings 187/5 in 20 overs (Kartik Sharma 71, Shivam Dube 32 not out; Akash Singh 3-26, Mohammed Shami 1-41) against Lucknow Super Giants

- IANS

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Sarah B
Dube's late fireworks were incredible! That last over carnage was something else. 23 runs in the final over? Unreal hitting. CSK definitely have the momentum now.
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Vikram M
Good knock by Kartik, but CSK's top order is a concern. Samson and Gaikwad need to convert starts. Akash Singh bowled really well though - 3 wickets for LSG. Hope they chase well.
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Rohit P
That 70-run partnership between Kartik and Brevis was the game-changer. From 52/3 to a competitive total - brilliant recovery under pressure! Cheers to CSK management for persisting with young talent.
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Kavya N
Kartik Sharma's knock was a treat to watch! Those sixes off Shami were audacious. He's really come into his own this IPL season. Also loved Dube's hitting, but wish Prashant Veer had contributed more.
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James A
CSK is the team to beat this season. Fantastic recovery after being 52/3. With Kartik's consistency and Dube's power, they have a great balance. LSG's bowling looks strong too - should be a cracking chase!
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Aman W
Very impressed with Kartik's temperament. But honestly, I feel Shivam

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