IPL 2026: The 59th match of IPL 2026 is currently underway at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, featuring a clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings. The players took the field wearing black armbands. Additionally, a minute of silence was observed prior to the match.
Why did the players take the field wearing black armbands during the LSG vs CSK match?
This step was taken following the devastation caused by severe storms and heavy rainfall that struck Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday (May 13). According to reports, approximately 111 people lost their lives in this disaster, while many others sustained injuries. To pay tribute to those who lost their lives in this tragedy, a minute of silence was observed before the match, and all players took the field wearing black armbands.
Posts Shared by Chennai and Lucknow:
Both Chennai and Lucknow shared posts on social media regarding this incident. In the caption accompanying their post, Chennai wrote: "We stand in solidarity with the families affected by the storms in Uttar Pradesh."
A post released by the Lucknow Super Giants stated, "A minute of silence was observed before the start of the match to show solidarity with the people affected by storms in Uttar Pradesh."
