Josh Inglis Sets New IPL Records Despite LSG's Loss to CSK
Historic Performance by Josh Inglis
In a thrilling encounter on May 10, during the IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Josh Inglis made headlines by achieving remarkable feats, even as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced defeat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In just his second appearance of the season, the Australian cricketer delivered an explosive performance, scoring 85 runs off only 33 balls. His innings propelled LSG to a record total of 203 runs, with a staggering 91 runs amassed during the powerplay, marking the franchise's highest score in that phase.
Inglis Breaks Records
Inglis' impressive 76 runs in the initial six overs set a new benchmark for the most runs scored against CSK during the powerplay. He became the first player to surpass 60 runs against the Men in Yellow under field restrictions, breaking a long-standing record previously held by Sanath Jayasuriya since the league's inception in 2008, which was later matched by David Warner.
Top Powerplay Performers Against CSK in IPL| Player | Runs | Team | Venue | Year |
| Josh Inglis | 77 | LSG | Chennai | 2026 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 59 | MI | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 2008 |
| David Warner | 59 | SRH | Hyderabad | 2015 |
| Nitish Rana | 58 | RR | Guwahati | 2025 |
| David Warner | 56 | SRH | Ranchi | 2014 |
Additionally, Inglis surpassed Mitchell Marsh's previous record for the most runs scored by an LSG player during the powerplay. Prior to Inglis, no LSG batter had managed to score more than 60 runs in this phase of the innings.
Top Powerplay Performers for LSG in IPL| Player | Runs | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| Josh Inglis | 77 | CSK | Chennai | 2026 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 60 | MI | Lucknow | 2025 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 58 | RCB | Lucknow | 2026 |
| Kyle Mayers | 54 | PBKS | Mohali | 2023 |
| Kyle Mayers | 53 | CSK | Chennai | 2022 |
Inglis' performance ranks as the fourth-highest in IPL history for runs scored during the powerplay, following Suresh Raina (87 for CSK against KXIP in 2014), Travis Head (84 for SRH against DC in 2024), and Jake Fraser-Mcgurk (77 for DC against MI in 2024).