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Chennai Super Kings have been showing commendable fight in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Ahead of their next IPL 2026 match, which will be against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium, a big update has come regarding MS Dhoni’s availability.
It is not clear yet whether MS Dhoni will play or not. But, as per the latest reports, the great keeper-batsman is expected to travel to Lucknow for CSK’s next match, which will be held on Friday, May 15. If Dhoni travels with the team, it will be a huge boost for the team.
MS Dhoni is expected to go to Lucknow for CSK’s next match
MS Dhoni’s presence in the dressing room and training ground is acting as a moral booster for the budding players of the team. For the ongoing Indian Premier League season, the franchise has shown a lot of faith in the budding cricketers.
MS Dhoni is likely to go to Lucknow tomorrow
– Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) 12 May 2026
So far, the emerging talent has been playing promisingly under the leadership of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. They will have to win to keep their hopes of IPL 2026 playoff alive.
RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan reported on 12 May that the 44-year-old player could travel with the team for their upcoming tour. Rohit wrote on his ‘X’ post, “MS Dhoni is likely to go to Lucknow tomorrow.”
Will MS Dhoni play against LSG?
Dhoni’s availability in the IPL 2026 season remains an unsolved puzzle. Before the start of the season, the franchise announced that the former captain would miss several matches in the season due to an injury sustained during training. Later it was revealed that MSD has suffered another injury, so he is working on his fitness. Earlier it was reported that he was training hard to increase his running speed between the stumps. Later Mike Hussey told the media that only Dhoni can tell when he will play.
Ahead of the LSG vs CSK match, some other sources also indicate that Dhoni is likely to travel to Lucknow. But will he play his first match there in IPL 2026? Like before, there is no clear answer on this matter.
CSK’s middle order was looking fragile
When LSG traveled to Chepauk for the previous round of matches to face Chennai Super Kings on 10 May, it turned out to be a highly competitive match. Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants scored 203 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. CSK won the match in the last over. Sanju Samson was out after playing a short innings. It was Urvil Patel who pushed the visiting team on the backfoot. Captain Ruturah Gaikwad patiently supported Urvil Patel’s explosive innings.
CSK won the match by 5 wickets and 4 balls remaining. CSK may have won the match, but the middle order could not perform well.
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