MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to their first victory after five defeats as Shivam Dube came off the bench late to seal their success at Lucknow. Noor Ahmed provided them with a solid platform from which they could build upon.
Dhoni of VSK believes his side needs to address their batting unit’s inability to score runs this season. The clash highlighted the performance of Lucknow Super Giants Vs Chennai Super Kings Players, where key contributions made the difference in the outcome.
| # | Date | Venue | Match Summary | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 April 2025 | Lucknow | LSG 166/7 defended by CSK (168/5 in 19.3 overs) | CSK won by 5 wickets (UCCricket, ESPN, Reuters) |
| 2 | 23 April 2024 | Chennai | CSK 210/4; LSG chased down with 213/4 (Stoinis 124*) | LSG won by 6 wickets (Sportskeeda, Reddit, YouTube) |
| 3 | 19 April 2024 | Lucknow | CSK 176/6; LSG marked 180/2 (KL Rahul 82) | LSG won by 8 wickets (ESPN, Reddit) |
| 4 | 3 May 2023 | Lucknow | Match abandoned (No Result) — likely due to rain | No Result (Sportskeeda, UCCricket) |
| 5 | 3 April 2023 | Chennai | CSK 217/7; LSG 205/7 chased but fell short | CSK won by 12 runs (Sportskeeda, UCCricket) |
CSK vs LSG
The clash between LSG and CSK promises to be captivating, as it highlights their diverging team dynamics and current form. LSG are currently on an impressive three-match winning streak and have relied heavily on unknown Indian talents during crucial moments in matches to deliver under pressure. On the other hand, CSK are at a crossroads in their tournament journey; needing to overcome their five-match losing streak if they want to secure playoff qualification.
Rishabh Pant will lead MS Dhoni’s side when they take on LSG at Ekana Stadium, hoping to end the drought of losses and keep playoff hopes alive while also reclaiming top four status in the table. Loss for LSG would mean certain doom and risking elimination at this early stage in competition.
LSG vs CSK LIVE: The match will take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow and begins at 7:30 PM IST.
Match 30 will mark the sixth time these two sides have faced off in the IPL, each side winning two matches previously. Their rivalry can be seen through high-scoring contests that often end with one team triumphantly emerging victorious by seven wickets – an example being their last meeting which concluded with the away side winning by seven wickets!
Early in the game, CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first. They rested veteran star Devon Conway while adding Shaik Rasheed and Jamie Overton for extra attack. On LSG’s side, Mitchell Marsh and Rachin Ravindra made major adjustments, returning as starters in Mitchell Marsh’s absence and Rachin Ravindra joining Mitchell Marsh’s return squad respectively.
The visitors lost early wickets during the powerplay to fall behind quickly, but their spinners Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi kept them competitive by producing some neat spells of spin bowling. Unfortunately they lost one more wicket when Aiden Markram attempted a sweep off Rathi but Avesh Khan caught it on his pads instead.
Even after early setbacks, the hosts managed to maintain their composure and post an impressive total. Rishabh Pant’s fightback of 63 off 49 balls proved decisive while Mitchell Marsh added late flourishes. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad both contributed well but couldn’t build upon their solid start; Ravindra Jadeja and Khaleel Ahmed stood out with their disciplined fielding efforts.