In the IPL 2026 match on May 15, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a disappointing seven-wicket defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow. CSK batted first, setting a target of 187 runs, but LSG chased it down in just 16.4 overs. Following the match, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed his concerns regarding the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad. Sehwag pointed out that CSK's decision to include Gurjapneet Singh as an Impact Player instead of spinner Akeal Hosein was misguided. He noted that with two Australian openers, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, at the crease, it would have been strategic to start with spin bowling. CSK's pacers struggled, allowing LSG to score 86 runs without losing a wicket in the Powerplay. Sehwag highlighted that Gaikwad's reluctance to use spin early in the innings was a tactical error, stating, 'The captaincy was quite weak; you didn't even try spin at all in the Powerplay.' Despite the loss, CSK remains in the playoff race, needing to win their last two matches to secure a spot in the next round.