Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in what turned out to be an epic encounter in IPL 2026 in Lucknow on 15 May. CSK’s playoff hopes were dented big time after the defeat. Reactions poured in big numbers, flooding social media after LSG’s win, their fourth of the season after playing 12 matches. Among the reactions online was LSG’s light-hearted dig at CSK with the viral ‘Thala for a reason’ meme. The meme humorously attaches everything with the number seven to Dhoni, who famously wears the number seven jersey. LSG won the match by seven wickets and they pounced on this opportunity to take a playful dig at CSK. Taking to X, they wrote, “Won by 7 wickets, Lucknow for a reason,” creating their own version of the ‘Thala for a reason’ meme. Sanjiv Goenka praises Akash Singh, Mitchell Marsh LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka showered praise on Akash Singh and Mitchell Marsh for their contributions in his team’s victory over CSK. Praising Akash’s performance and note celebration, Goenka wrote, “Akash, three crucial wickets tonight. Well done. The note says it all, you showed exactly how to take those wickets in a T20 game. Keep at it, Akki. Proud of you.” He also called Marsh ‘classy’ and ‘exceptional’ after the Australian smashed 90 runs off 38 balls. Irfan Pathan rues CSK’s injuries, Aakash Chopra praises LSG’s show Irfan Pathan and Aakash Chopra shared their thoughts on this result. Chopra reckoned that the teams that have been eliminated already- the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are proving to be dangerous for those who are still in playoff contention. Chopra further wondered if LSG have found a template to win at home. Pathan, on the other hand, highlighted CSK’s injury crisis this season. He shared that CSK have done well despite their long list of injuries. “Nazar utar lo yaar,” he wrote, which roughly translates to ‘remove the evil eye.’ LSG vs CSK memes Post navigation How can CSK qualify for playoffs despite loss to LSG?:Lucknow’s win boosts PBKS, RR hopes; GT 1 win away from playoffs Why was Rishabh Pant fined 12% of match fee?:Lucknow Super Giants captain faces penalty despite team beating CSK
