LSG vs CSK Match Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 29, Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?

LSG vs CSK Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their skipper KL Rahul face a pivotal moment as they host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, on Friday evening, April 19, 2024. The match is set to commence at 07:30 PM (IST). LSG, with three victories in six matches, currently sit 5th on the IPL points table, while CSK holds the 3rd spot with four wins in six games.

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Match Preview

Lucknow Super Giants batted first in the last two games, and in both games, they failed to cross the 170-run mark. In today’s T20 matches, especially on Indian grounds, any total below 190 or 200 feels like an underscore. The pitches are flat, and the batsmen are coming with different and unique ways to score runs. Those two games gaped open chinks in LSG’s batting armour, that beyond KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran, the team lacks a consistent performer. The bowling is found wanted in many games, especially Ravi Bishnoi not up to the mark in most of the games.

Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, are on the familiar path, winning games and moving up the table. The reigning champions have won four times in the first six matches, and sit third heading into this game.

LSG vs CSK Match Details

Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Pitch Report

Although the pitch on the slower side during the course of IPL 2023, this season, however, the pitch is more on the balanced side as batsmen can score big, while bowlers can produce spells where they feel they are on the top.

It’s worth noticing that the average first innings score after 3 matches here stand at 176 runs, with the teams chasing in the 2nd innings with twice.

LSG vs CSK Match Prediction Head-To-Head Record

This will be the fourth meeting between LSG and CSK with both winning once against each other, while one game was abandoned due to rain.

Last Meeting Between CSK vs CSK
CSK: 217/7 (1st innings)
LSG: 205/7 (2nd innings)

LSG vs CSK Predicted Playing 11:

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock
KL Rahul
Ayush Badoni
Marcus Stoinis
Nicholas Pooran
Krunal Pandya
Arshad Khan
Mayank Yadav
Ravi Bishnoi
Shamar Joseph
Yash Thakur
Deepak Hooda (IMPACT PLAYER)

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane
Rachin Ravindra
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Shivam Dube
Daryl Mitchell
MS Dhoni (WK)
Ravindra Jadeja
Sameer Rizvi
Shardul Thakur
Tushar Deshpande
Mustafizur Rahman
Matheesha Pathirana (IMPACT PLAYER)

LSG vs CSK Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers

LSG Probable highest scorer: KL Rahul or Nicholas Pooran

LSG’s batting revolves around KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran for two specific reasons. Rahul opens the innings and is tasked with giving his team a perfect platform to build on for the rest of the match, while Pooran is someone whose job is to score quick runs at the back end of the innings. So far, both players have done their job as both Pooran and Rahul are the leading scorers for LSG.

Pooran has 223 runs in 6 innings, while Rahul has made 204 runs in as many matches. The duo is definitely a good option to have in LSG vs CSK Dream11 Today match.

CSK Probable Highest Scorer: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shivam Dube

Ruturaj Gaikwad answered his critics in the best possible way. He let his bat do the talking, and now everything and everyone is settled. The CSK captain played two critical innings against Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, respectively, and led his team to two wins against the two main rivals. The 27-year-old is in red-hot form at the moment and one of the best options to have in LSG vs CSK IPL 2024 fantasy cricket teams.

Shivam Dube is leading the scoring charts for CSK. It’s a remarkable achievement for the 30-year-old considering he bats in the middle order and gets to play fewer deliveries than the likes of Rachin Ravindra and his captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. He scored an unbeaten 66* off just 38 balls in the high-profile match against the Mumbai Indians.

LSG Probable Best Bowler: Yash Thakur or Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav is set to return to LSG’s Playing XI ahead of the crucial match against CSK. The 21-year-old is an X-Factor due to his speed and precision in bowling. Moreover, he picked up 6 wickets in just 3 matches while maintaining an economy rate of just 6.00 per over. That’s truly remarkable for a fast bowler.

Yash Thakur is another fast bowler in Lucknow’s Playing XI who has impressed with his bowling. He is the leading wicket-taker for LSG, having picked up 7 wickets in six matches heading into this match.

CSK Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman or Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana showed in the last match that he is a perfect successor to Lasith Malinga’s throne. His action makes him hard to pick, while his precision in bowling yorkers is deadly at any point in the match. Ask the Mumbai Indians batsmen, who fell like a house of cards when facing Pathirana in the last match.

Mustafizur Rahman is another bowler in CSK’s Playing XI who is in red-hot form in IPL 2024. In fact, the 28-year-old is just two wickets away from reclaiming the Purple Cap from Yuzvendra Chahal. Both Mustafizur and Pathirana are solid options to have in LSG vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket team.

Who Will Win Today IPL Match Between LSG vs CSK

There are two factors that come into play when deciding the winner ahead of any match. First is the home conditions and second is the form.

With LSG as the host, the home conditions here favor them, but the form is tilting only in CSK’s direction. The reigning champions look every bit like a team that is solid enough to defend its crown.

LSG, on the other hand, have been marred by inconsistencies. That’s the reason why the pre-match odds are against them ahead of this match. At 56%, Chennai Super Kings are favored to win this match.

Chances Of A Win
LSG: 44%
CSK: 56%

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.