Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 30th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 74 matches will be played across 13 cities over the next two months as the IPL fever kicks off. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2 will be in Kolkata on May 23, and the final on May 25.
Lucknow Super Giants are third in the points table with four wins and two losses in six matches. They beat the Gujarat Titans in the previous match by six wickets and will be keen to continue their good form. They will be playing at home, which is a big advantage.
On the other hand, The Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom of the table with one win and five losses in six matches. They suffered a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. They will need to bounce back soon to stay in contention for the playoffs. This promises to be a closely fought game.
LSG vs CSK Match Preview:
On 14th April 2025, Chennai Super Kings will go up against Lucknow Super Giants in the thirtieth match of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants have been one of the most consistent sides this season. They have four wins from the six outings and have demonstrated a well-balanced approach in both departments. In their last duel, Nicholas Pooran played a calm hand as the team made light work of chasing their target against Gujarat Titans.
However, Chennai Super Kings continues to look for stability in the season. They failed to perform yet again after a tough run of games, as their recent fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders was to be another difficult one, with Shivam Dube’s efforts with the bat being the only positive.
In IPL’s history, both teams have met four times. Chennai Super Kings have won one and Lucknow Super Giants have won three times.
LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 3 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 |
LSG vs CSK Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 187 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 59% |
LSG vs CSK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11
Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Rishabh Pant©(wk), Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Ayush Badoni
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni©(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda
Hot Picks for LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Aiden Markram — The versatile left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner from Lucknow Super Giants contributed a valuable 28 runs in the last match. |
| Nicholas Pooran — The attacking left-handed top-order batter from Lucknow Super Giants delivered a brilliant 61-run knock in the last match. |
Top Picks:
| Noor Ahmed — The skilled left-arm chinaman bowler from Chennai Super Kings impressed with 1 crucial wicket in the last game. |
| Rachin Ravindra — The talented left-handed opener from Chennai Super Kings is eager to bounce back strong after a 4-run outing in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
| Ravi Bishnoi — The talented right-arm leg-spinner from Lucknow Super Giants is known for creating breakthroughs during crucial middle overs. |
| Shivam Dube — The powerful left-handed batter from Chennai Super Kings plays a key role in stabilizing and accelerating in the middle order. |
LSG vs CSK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran & Mitchell Marsh |
| Vice-Captain | Aiden Markram & Rachin Ravindra |
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (c), Devon Conway, Rishabh Pant, Aryan Juyal
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers – Noor Ahmad
LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh (c), Rachin Ravindra (vc), Shivam Dube
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers – Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Shardul Thakur
