Josh Inglis played a sublime innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on May 10 (Sunday). He smashed 85 off just 33 deliveries, which included six sixes and 10 fours. He put on 77 for the first wicket with Mitchell Marsh, which helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gain a massive advantage.
In doing so, he helped himself and LSG to certain incredible landmarks, including registering the third-fastest fifty for LSG.
Fastest 50s for LSG (by balls faced)
15 Nicholas Pooran vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2023
16 Nicholas Pooran vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2026
17 Josh Inglis vs CSK, Chennai, 2026
18 Nicholas Pooran vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
19 Nicholas Pooran vs MI, Mumbai, 2024
Moreover, his 17-ball fifty is the fastest ever in the IPL at Chepauk.
Inglis’ knock helped LSG reach 50 in just 3.4 overs, their joint-fastest in the IPL.
Fastest team 50s for LSG
3.4 overs vs CSK, Chepauk, 2023
3.4 overs vs CSK, Chepauk, 2026
3.5 overs vs MI, Wankhede, 2025
4 overs vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2023
The Rishabh Pant-led side reached 91/1 at the end of the powerplay, their best-ever opening six overs in the IPL.
Highest scores in powerplay for LSG
91/1 vs CSK, Chennai, 2026
90/1 vs MI, Mumbai, 2026
80/1 vs CSK, Chennai, 2023
77/1 vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
74/2 vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023
Only three other players – Suresh Raina (87), Travis Head (84), Jake Fraser-Mcgurk (78*) have scored more runs in the powerplay in IPL history than Inglis (77).
LSG are in desperate need of a win, as they are at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. However, they will hope to make it two wins in a row after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a hard-fought contest.
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