CSK vs LSG: The 39th game of the IPL 2024 will pit the Chennai Super Kings against the Lucknow Super Giants. On April 23, the match will take place at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium and kick-off at 7:30 PM IST.
In their final encounter, the two teams faced off, and Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious, winning by an impressive eight wickets. It was CSK’s third loss in seven games this season. Due to the defeat, CSK dropped to fourth place in the IPL standings.
Nothing is separating the two teams going into the pivotal match. The upcoming game is crucial because the winner will move up the points table while the loser will fall further because LSG has the same amount of wins and losses.
In terms of conditions, the wicket in Lucknow was not like the wicket in Lucknow because there was no assistance available for the spinners. Nevertheless, the pitch in Chennai will likely aid the spinners. LSG won’t care because they have excellent spinners in their ranks as well. CSK, on the other hand, would prefer to even the score because of their impressive home record.
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CSK vs LSG: Match Details
Match: CSK vs LSG 39th Match (Indian Premier League 2024)
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK vs LSG: Match Overview
Chennai Super Kings
Richard Gleeson has been named by CSK as Devon Conway’s replacement after the player was ruled out. Rachin Ravindra’s performance, which was strong at first but has since lost his edge, will be a cause for concern. CSK is renowned for supporting young players, though. In addition, Maheesh Theekshana ought to rejoin the starting lineup in place of Deepak Chahar.
Gaikwad has played well lately in a few games. For the team, he has scored 241 runs. Gaikwad needs to score runs because he can tie innings together and let hitters like Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra play their natural games.
The greatest CSK batter by far has been Shivam Dube. He is so good against spinners and LSG relies so heavily on their slower bowlers in the middle overs. He will be very important. Dube is a left-hander and he will neutralize the threat posed by Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi. This will allow Dube to play other strong innings.
With nine wickets in four games, Pathirana has been outstanding for CSK. He was very tidy, conceding just 29 runs, even though CSK lost their most recent match to LSG. CSK’s greatest weapon is Pathirana at death.
Lucknow Super Giants
Pacer Mayank Yadav is very close to returning, according to LSG coach Lance Klusener, so Mayank could start in place of Yash Thakur or Mohsin Khan in the starting lineup.
In a thrilling 82-run innings against CSK in Lucknow, KL Rahul contributed to his team’s victory. He is LSG’s best spin player, so he will be essential in Chennai as well. The team will need him in the middle when CSK’s spinners come in to bowl.
The victories for LSG this season have been greatly attributed to Nicholas Pooran. In IPL 2024, Pooran has demonstrated his ability to win matches game after game. In just seven games, he has amassed 246 runs for LSG at a strike rate exceeding 160.
Against CSK, Krunal Pandya can be useful. In a close game like this, his ability to add useful runs down the order and bowl in an environment that suits his style of play could prove to be the difference.
The big hitter Stoinis can wear down the CSK spinners and prevent them from dictating terms. So Stoinis can have a significant impact against them. Additionally, Stoinis can contribute a few vital overs on the wet field.
CSK vs LSG: Head-to-head
Lucknow Super Giants have defeated Chennai Super Kings in 2 of the 4 matches that they have played head-to-head. Players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, and Rachin Ravindra are getting closer to reaching important IPL career milestones as the match progresses. Setting the stage for a thrilling match between these two strong teams, individual records and other stats are at risk.
CSK vs LSG: Squad
CSK vs LSG: Chennai Super Kings Squad
Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly. Players injured/withdrawn: Devon Conway, and Matheesha Pathirana.
CSK vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Squad
Manimaran Siddharth, Shivam Mavi, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Shamar Joseph, David Willey, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav, Prerak Mankad, Arshin Kulkarni, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ashton Turner, Nicholas Pooran, Devdutt Padikkal, Quinton de Kock, Ayush Badoni, KL Rahul (c), Amit Mishra, Arshad Khan, Mohsin Khan
CSK vs LSG: Playing XI
CSK vs LSG: Chennai Super Kings XI
Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
CSK vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants XI
Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan/Mayank Yadav, Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Matt Henry, Yash Thakur
CSK vs LSG: Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium’s pitch benefits bowlers and spinners who employ variation. Nevertheless, big runs can also be scored because of the short boundaries and quick outfield. To score runs here, you have to play sensible cricket. Play the ball fairly and switch up your strikes. Just place the bad ball into the stands when you get it! Here, 170-180 can be a useful score to defend.
CSK vs LSG: Weather Report
There will be a range of 35 to 28 degrees in the temperature. There will be a 67 percent humidity and a 21 mph wind speed.
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CSK vs LSG: Toss Prediction
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, captains have favored chasing because there is a good chance of limiting the team batting first to a low score.
CSK vs LSG: Pre-play Prediction
Best batter: Rachin Ravindra (CSK), Marcus Stoinis (LSG)
Best bowler: Matheesha Pathirana (CSK), Yash Thakur (LSG)
Best all-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK), Krunal Pandya (LSG)
Player of the match: Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)
CSK vs LSG: Match Prediction
We advise supporting CSK to prevail. Even though CSK was defeated by LSG in the previous game, they will support themselves to tie the score at home. Without a doubt, CSK is more appropriate for the circumstances. Additionally, CSK has won every game at home this season, so they ought to defeat LSG.
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