Super Kings Lock Horns With The Giants: CSK vs LSG Preview
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium gears up for a thrilling IPL encounter tonight as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Here’s a look ahead:
Head-to-Head
CSK and LSG have faced off against each other thrice with LSG winning 2 and CSK winning 1.
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana [Impact Sub: Tushar Deshpande]
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan [Impact sub: Devdutt Padikkal]
Pitch and Weather Report
Chepauk’s wicket is known for being batting-friendly in the initial overs, becoming slightly slower later. Expect a good contest between spinners and big hitters. The weather forecast predicts a hot and humid Chennai night,
Dream 11 Fantasy Team
Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), KL Rahul (LSG) (c), Moeen Ali (CSK), Shivam Dube (CSK)
Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni (LSG) (wk)
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) (VC), Marcus Stoinis (LSG), Krunal Pandya (LSG)
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar (CSK), Mustafizur Rahman (CSK), Ravi Bishnoi (LSG), Mohsin Khan (LSG)
Player Match-Ups
- Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Yash Thakur: Can the young pacer dismiss CSK’s in-form opener?
- MS Dhoni’s Experience vs Young Spinners
- Deepak Chahar vs KL Rahul: A battle between swing and classy strokeplay.
- Shardhul Thakur vs Pooran: he dismissed Pooran 5 times in t20’s
Powerplay Prediction
Both teams are the weakest teams in this season when it comes to powerplay striking.
LSG 48-55
CSK 45-50
Win Prediction
CSK enjoys the home advantage. However, LSG’s well-balanced squad shouldn’t be taken lightly. This match is too close to call. But LSG’s last win will give them the confidence to tackle CSK batters like they did in the last match. CSK will tonight.
Total Score Prediction
The batting-friendly pitch and strong top orders suggest a high-scoring encounter. Expect a total around the 170-180 mark.
CSK bat first: 170-185
LSG bat first: 175-185