Kartik Sharma celebration - (Source: ScreenGrab/StarSports)The Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match at the Ekana Stadium is picking up heat as players from both sides are hogging headlines for their celebrations. Notably, in the ongoing match, CSK, batting first, lost early wickets, but Kartik Sharma’s fifty brought them back in the hunt.CSK, batting first, were reduced to 52/3 after 7 overs. Akash Singh took three wickets to rattle CSK’s top-order. However, Kartik Sharma rose to the occasion and slammed a 36-ball fifty. Further, he hogged the headlines for his celebration. Akash Singh Starts The Celebration Game In CSK vs LSG MatchNotably, LSG had a strong start and picked up three wickets. Notably, after his first wicket, which was of Ruturaj Gaikwad, he pulled out a note from his pocket. It read ‘Akki on Fire. Akash knows how to take wickets in T20 cricket.’ It quickly became viral on social media, and fans had mixed reactions, with some calling it overconfident. Notably, not just once, but Akash Singh pulled out the note on every wicket. Kartik Sharma Gives A Befitting Reply With A FiftyNotably, as soon as Kartik Sharma brought up his fifty, he put a finger on his lips, and it felt as if he was telling the opposition to shut the noise. Kartik’s celebration quickly went viral, and some of the fans assumed that it was an indirect reply to Akash Singh.Also Read: Why LSG And CSK Players Are Wearing Black Armbands At Ekana Stadium?Kartik Sharma slammed a six off Mohammed Shami to bring his fifty. He kissed the CSK badge and pointed that to the dressing room, signalling that he pulled his team out of the slump.Star Sports @StarSportsIndia Now playing ▶️ The Kartik Sharma Show! Gen-next star brings up his 2nd #TATAIPL fifty leading #CSK’s charge in this crucial race to the playoffs clash! 🔥🏏 #TATAIPL Race To Playoffs 2026 ➡️ #LSGvCSK | LIVE NOW 👉 May 15, 2026, 9:01 PM Notably, Kartik Sharma missed out on a century and returned to the pavillion after scoring 71 (42). It was a great knock.Also Read: Meet New LSG Pacer Akash Singh Who Rattled CSK Top Order In IPL 2026Kartik Sharma Slams Highest Individual Score In T20sKartik Sharma missed out on a well deserved century, but still brought up his highest individual score in T20s. Notably, he surpassed his 58-run knock for Rajasthan against Hyderabad in 2024. Here is the complete list.Highest Individual Scores for Kartik Sharma in T20s:71 (CSK) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026, Tonight*58 (Rajasthan) vs Hyderabad, Rajkot, 202454* (CSK) vs MI, Chennai, 2026Talking about Kartik Sharma's IPL 2026 season, the right-handed batter has scored 244 runs in 9 innings. He averaged 34.86 and has a strike-rate of 134.07.Kartik Sharma entered IPL 2026 under pressure as he had to justify his 14 crore price tag. However, the youngster has proved his mettle and has already scored 2 fifty-plus scores. Courtesy of Kartik's knock, CSK put 187/5 on the board in a much-win game for the five-time winners.Follow LSG vs CSK Live Updates For Each And Every Detail Of The High-Octane IPL 2026 Clash
