CSK vs LSG Match Prediction: Following an 8-wicket loss in the last match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking for a response when they play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, April 22, 2024. Both teams are level on points after seven rounds.
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The 8-wicket defeat against LSG was a wake-up call for the reigning champions, especially for new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who must be aware of the high demands at this franchise. Leading a serial winner like CSK is a job that goes hand-in-hand with your own performance. Playoffs are the minimum target here, and at the moment, the reigning champions are just about hanging on to the fourth spot. In fact, they could slip out of the top four if LSG win this game. If that happens, Gaikwad will face pressure he might not have felt before.
KL Rahul, on the other hand, must be super delighted after his team delivered a superb performance against the defending champions. That win against CSK was even more impressive considering that Lucknow headed into this match off the back of two straight defeats. Rahul must be pleased for the way his team bounced back after two massive setbacks, and that too against the might Chennai side.
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CSK vs LSG Match Details
| Match No | 39 |
| Teams | Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants |
| Captains | Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | KL Rahul (LSG) |
| Date & Time | April 23, Tuesday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium can produce some surreal stats. On any day, it can yield high-scoring totals with teams surpassing the 200-run mark, while on other days, sometimes teams struggle to post even 150 runs. As happened in the last match at this venue, when Kolkata Knight Riders looked rather average, managing 137/9 in 20 overs. CSK easily chased down that target in 17.3 overs. So, there’s everything in this pitch. Slow bowlers and spinners can find assistance from the pitch, while the new ball can also be effective. But expect the team batting first in the CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 match to score at least 170 runs.
CSK vs LSG Head-To-Head Record
CSK and LSG were both locked at one win apiece against each other before their last match. However, after that result, LSG now boasts a better head-to-head record against Chennai Super Kings. Now, that’s something for the Lucknow outfit to be proud of, as there aren’t many teams that hold a better win ratio against the five-time IPL champions.
Last Meeting Between CSK vs LSG
CSK: 176/6 (1st innings)
LSG: 180/2 (2nd innings)
CSK vs LSG Predicted Playing 11:
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI
Ajinkya Rahane
Rachin Ravindra
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Ravindra Jadeja
Shivam Dube
Moeen Ali
MS Dhoni (WK)
Deepak Chahar
Tushar Deshpande
Mustafizur Rahman
Matheesha Pathirana
Sameer Rizvi (IMPACT PLAYER)
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock
KL Rahul (WK/C)
Nicholas Pooran
Marcus Stoinis
Deepak Hooda
Ayush Badoni
Krunal Pandya
Matt Henry
Ravi Bishnoi
Mohsin Khan / Mayank Yadav (If Fit)
Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan (IMPACT PLAYER)
CSK vs LSG Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
Shivam Dube playing a shot against SRH
CSK Probable highest scorer: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shivam Dube
With Rachin Ravindra‘s ongoing struggles, it’s hard to look beyond Shivam Dube and Ruturaj Gaikwad when it comes to scoring for CSK. The duo has been in lethal form lately, scoring at a brisk rate and dominating the bowlers.
Dube, in particular, deserves a special shoutout. The 30-year-old has outscored his esteemed CSK teammates, accumulating 245 runs in seven innings.
Gaikwad is not far behind. He has amassed 241 runs in seven matches, with 153 of those runs coming in the last three matches alone. It shows how hot he is at the moment. Both Gaikwad and Dube can be considered as captain choices in CSK vs LSG Dream11 Fantasy teams.
| Balls Faced | 156 |
| Runs Scored | 245 |
| 4s | 20 |
| 6s | 15 |
LSG’s KL Pooran Celebrating a knock
LSG Probable Highest Scorer: KL Rahul | Quinton de Kock | Nicholas Pooran
With CSK posting 176/6 in 20 overs in the last match, the margin for error in the chase was slim, considering LSG‘s batting revolves around KL Rahul. And the captain delivered in the best possible way, amassing 82 runs off 53 balls. The 32-year-old is a player who instills many fears in the opposition with his batting, and he can adapt his approach depending on the situation.
Additionally, Rahul is the leading scorer for LSG this season, having scored 286 runs in 7 innings. He is a superb captaincy option in CSK vs LSG Dream11 Today Teams.
Quinton de Kock also holds the key for LSG. The team usually struggles to get going in the powerplay when the South African wicketkeeper departs early. However, he has scored three 50+ scores in 7 innings, and with 228 runs, he is the 3rd leading scorer for LSG in IPL 2024.
Nicholas Pooran‘s role in the LSG Playing XI is clear – go and smash the bowlers all around the park. He has embraced that role with panache as he is the 2nd leading scorer for LSG, boasting the best strike-rate in the team.
| Balls Faced | 53 |
| Runs Scored | 82 |
| 4s | 09 |
| 6s | 03 |
Pathirana celebrating a wicket with his teammates
CSK Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman | Ravindra Jadeja | Matheesha Pathirana
With 11 wickets in six games, Mustafizur Rahman is the leading wicket-taker for CSK in IPL 2024, including a four-wicket haul. The Bangladesh speedster is definitely on song at the moment and is more than capable of ripping through any batting line-up.
Matheesha Pathirana has picked up nine wickets and is second on CSK’s leading wicket-takers list. What’s even more impressive is that he has played only four matches. So this return of nine scalps in four games is truly remarkable. Pathirana can be your wildcard in CSK vs LSG Dream11 Grand League teams.
Ravindra Jadeja is struggling in IPL 2024. A player of his quality and experience can do much better than four wickets, which he has managed in 7 matches so far. But he likes to play at this venue. His best spell this season also came here when he picked up 3 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders.
| Balls Bowled | 96 |
| Runs Given | 117 |
| Economy | 7.31 |
| Wickets | 09 |
LSG Probable Best Bowler: Yash Thakur | Ravi Bishnoi | Mayank Yadav
As the pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium offers some assistance to slow bowlers and spinners, Ravi Bishnoi might be the trump card for LSG. Moreover, he can deliver a match-winning performance as well, considering his struggles for consistency in IPL 2024.
Yash Thakur, however, has impressed everyone with his wicket-taking abilities. With 8 wickets in six games, he is the leading wicket-taker for LSG this season.
A special shoutout to Mayank Yadav. If he is fit, then he should be in your Dream11 Fantasy cricket teams. The 21-year-old has picked up six wickets in just three games. Even more impressive is his economy rate, which stands at precisely 6.00 per over.
| Balls Bowled | 54 |
| Runs Given | 54 |
| Economy | 6.00 |
| Wickets | 06 |
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between CSK vs LSG
LSG laid the marker down for the rest of their IPL 2024 season with an impressive 8-wicket win against the reigning champions. That win could define a team’s season.
But what separates the winners from the challengers is the response to a defeat. CSK suffered numerous setbacks during their title-winning runs, and there’s one thing common during those relentless streaks, and it’s the response. The reigning champions are a team built on characters who have seen it all and won it all. MS Dhoni is still here, and so is Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and so on. We expect a perfect response from the champions at their den and back them to win this game against LSG. Check the CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 Pre-Match Odds:
Chances Of A Win
CSK: 56%
LSG: 44%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
