IPL 2026: CSK could become the fourth team to reach 14 points should they beat LSG in Lucknow. (CREIMAS)

CSK IPL 2026 Playoffs Qualification Scenario: Despite labouring through a difficult start, losing three matches on the trot at the start of their campaign, Chennai Super Kings have fought back hard to keep their IPL 2026 Playoffs hopes alive with three games to go.

FOLLOW: LSG VS CSK IPL 2026 LIVE SCORE

On Friday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow , CSK have the chance to take a crucial step ahead towards the Playoffs while also making the top-4 race all the more intense should they trounce the Super Giants for the second time in five days.…