Pathirana To Dismiss Pooran, Bishnoi To Get Dube? 5 Player Battles For LSG vs CSK

Pooran could be troubled by Pathirana [AP]

Chennai Super Kings will take on Lucknow SuperGiants in the 34th group-stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Super Kings have been phenomenal in the tournament, occupying the third position in the standings with four wins in six matches. 

On the other hand, despite showing their fighting spirit, the SuperGiants have managed only three victories in six group-stage games. 

So, moving to this face-off, LSG would like to get back on the winning track, while CSK would be keen to sustain their dream run. 

Meanwhile, there are several on-field contests which might decide the game's outcome. So, as both sides gear up for an exciting contest, let's analyse and find out five player battles to watch out for. 

Nicholas Pooran vs Matheesha Pathirana

Swashbuckling West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran is in scintillating form, amassing 223 runs at a blistering strike rate of 161.59. 

However, CSK's Matheesha Pathirana could challenge him, having dismissed him thrice in thirty deliveries. 

Nicholas Pooran vs Matheesha Pathirana (in T20s)

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Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Mohsin Khan

Ruturaj Gaikwad in action [AP]

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has led his side from the front, amassing 224 runs at an impressive average of 44.80. 

However, the stylish right-hander has been consistently troubled by left-arm pacers in the IPL 2024, being dismissed twice inside 19 balls in the powerplay. 

So, LSG's opening bowler Mohsin Khan, who makes the new ball talk, could trouble him initially in the powerplay. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs left-arm seam in powerplay in IPL 2024

KL Rahul vs Deepak Chahar

Experienced Indian batter KL Rahul is expected to play a key role for LSG in this match. The stylish batter from Karnataka has a stunning record against CSK's premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who hasn't dismissed him a single time in T20s. 

KL Rahul vs Deepak Chahar (in T20s)

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Shivam Dube vs Ravi Bishnoi

Shivam Dube is in sublime form [AP]

Explosive left-handed batter Shivam Dube has been a vital cog in the CSK setup, emerging as their go-to man in the middle overs. 

Renowned for his spin hitting, Dube's battle with Ravi Bishnoi will be exciting, considering the leg spinner's tendency to trap the left-handers with his guile. 

Shivam Dube vs Ravi Bishnoi (in T20s)

Quinton de Kock vs Shardul Thakur

LSG's swashbuckling opener Quinton de Kock has starred with the bat for his team, scoring 174 runs, including two fifties, at a strike rate of 140.32. The dynamic South African batter has an interesting match-up against CSK's Shardul Thakur, who has got him twice in 35 balls. 

Quinton de Kock vs Shardul Thakur (in T20s)

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