The 59th match of IPL 2026 is being played between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Players entered the match with black ties on their arms. Not only this, one minute silence was also observed before the match. So let us know why this was done.

In fact, on Wednesday (May 13), there was devastation in Uttar Pradesh due to strong storm and rain. Reportedly, about 111 people lost their lives in this cyclone. Apart from this, many people were injured. To honor those who lost their lives, a minute’s silence was observed before the match and all the players came on the field wearing black bands on their arms.

Chennai and Lucknow posted

One post each was shared on social media through the social media of Chennai and Lucknow. Chennai wrote in the caption of the post, “Standing in solidarity with the families affected by the storms in Uttar Pradesh.”

Standing in solidarity with the families affected by the storms in Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/2dvserzgu6

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 15, 2026

In the post issued by Lucknow Super Giants, it was written, “One minute silence was observed before the start of the game to show solidarity with the people affected by the storms in Uttar Pradesh.”

A moment of silence was observed before the start of play, in solidarity of those affected by storms across Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/1hhgd4ETJ7

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 15, 2026

Do or die match for Chennai

It is noteworthy that from the point of view of playoff, this match is almost ‘do or die’ for Chennai. So far the team has won 6 out of 11 matches and secured 12 points. In such a situation, by winning today the team would like to reach 14 points in 12 matches. If Chennai loses the match, then the team will have 12 points in 12 matches. In this situation, to get a place in the playoffs, the team will have to win both the remaining matches and also have to keep the net run rate better.

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Ms dhoni hilarous moment with ipl robot dog: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was seen playing with robot dog at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. Robot dog is being used to give fans a better match experience in IPL. Dhoni who played an important role in giving the team the second win of the season. After the match, he took the robot dog with him and went towards the dressing room.

According to the report of ‘India Today’, Dhoni dropped the robot dog comfortably on the ground. After which the robot dog could not stand by itself. Commentators started laughing at this moment. After the match, Dhoni was seen shaking hands with the dog. Dhoni liked this gadget so much that he took it with him to the dressing room. Dhoni likes dogs very much, all this people know. Dhoni has different types of pet dogs at the pharmochaus. Which includes Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherd and Labrarador. Dhoni keeps sharing videos with them on social media.

Dhoni played a tremendous innings against Lucknow

Captain Dhoni played a tremendous innings in the match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. When Dhoni came to bat, the team needed 57 runs in 5 overs to win the match. Dhoni then scored 26 runs in 11 balls. Because of which his team achieved the target of 167 runs while holding three balls. Dhoni hit 4 fours and a six in this innings. Dhoni was also chosen as the Player of the Match for this innings. Dhoni became the oldest player to win the Player of the Match at the age of 43. This is Chennai’s second win in this season. Earlier, Chennai had lost five consecutive matches.

Today in the pre match, a cute instance of ms dhoni was captured where@mahi7781 #Msdhoni #mahi #IPL #CSK pic.twitter.com/3XT0OJ3TFK

– Mahahi Singh (@Singhmahi_999) April 14, 2025

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