Chennai has been witnessing gloomy weather conditions over the past few days, and rain could once again play a major role when Chennai Super Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in a crucial Indian Premier League encounter.
With the playoff race heating up, a possible washout could significantly impact the IPL 2026 points table.
The city experienced rain on Friday, and forecasts for Saturday suggest more cloudy conditions along with chances of light showers and thunderstorms. Since the CSK vs LSG fixture is scheduled as an afternoon game, the weather and humidity are expected to test players physically throughout the contest.
According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures during the match hours are likely to hover between 33°C and 38°C, while humidity levels could range from 65 to 73 per cent. The “real feel” temperature may touch nearly 42°C due to the muggy conditions.
Cloud cover is expected to provide some relief from direct sunlight during the afternoon, although rain interruptions remain a possibility. Unlike evening matches at Chepauk, dew is unlikely to play a major factor in this fixture.
If rain interrupts the game for an extended period, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method could come into play, potentially giving the chasing side an advantage.
Weather conditions are also expected to influence the toss strategy. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first due to the threat of rain and the uncertainty surrounding revised targets in shortened matches.
Apart from rain, several other weather factors could impact the contest:
- Cloud cover may assist fast bowlers with swing and seam movement.
- Wind direction could affect both bowlers and batters.
- Batters may prefer hitting with the wind, while pacers bowling against the wind could struggle for pace and control.
Chepauk Stadium Weather Forecast (Match Day)
| Time | Temperature | Conditions | Rain Chance | Humidity |
| 1 PM IST | 33°C | Cloudy | 25% | 68% |
| 3 PM IST | 34°C | Mostly Cloudy | 35% | 70% |
| 5 PM IST | 32°C | Light Rain Possible | 40% | 73% |
| 7 PM IST | 30°C | Cloudy | 30% | 75% |
Last 5 IPL Matches At Chepauk Stadium
| Match | Result |
| CSK vs MI | CSK won by 5 wickets |
| CSK vs RR | RR won by 7 runs |
| CSK vs GT | GT won by 4 wickets |
| CSK vs PBKS | CSK won by 6 wickets |
| CSK vs KKR | KKR won by 3 wickets |
Chepauk Stadium Pitch & Conditions
| Factor | Details |
| Pitch Nature | Slow and spin-friendly |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Best Suited For | Spinners and cutters |
| Dew Impact | Minimal in afternoon matches |
| Toss Preference | Bowl first if rain threat remains |
