IPL 2024 LSG vs CSK: Match 34 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

Nicholas Pooran and Shivam Dube will be crucial for their teams in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against each other in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 19th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

LSG vs CSK Toss Update

Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and they will be fielding first.

Lucknow Super Giants Changes: Shamar Joseph is out and Matt Henry comes in.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Moeen Ali and Deepak Chahar comes in. Daryl Mitchell and Shardul Thakur is out. 

LSG vs CSK Head-to-head Stats

The Super Giants and the Super Kings have played three matches against each other. While one game was abandoned due to rain, the two teams won one each of the other two. 

In their last meeting in IPL 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, LSG batted first. They were reduced to 125/7 in 19.2 overs when rain interrupted the match, and it never restarted. 

This is an important game for both teams to stay relevant in the race to the playoffs. A close and competitive game could be expected. 

---

ALSO READ

Devon Conway Ruled Out Of IPL 2024; ENG Pacer Announced As Replacement

---

LSG vs CSK Pitch Report

The wicket at the Ekana Cricket Stadium looked good for batting in the first game of IPL 2024. However, Ekana returned to its slow and sluggish nature in the next two games. The same could be expected in this match, and we could expect a low-scoring game. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings score: 176
Average second innings score: 159
Highest total record: 199/8 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total record: 130/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The best time for batting at this wicket will be when the ball is new. So, top-order batters will be the best picks for the game. 
• The spinners could be the decisive factor in the match's fate and will be game-changing choices for the fantasy contests. 

LSG vs CSK Fantasy Cricket Tips

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• KL Rahul has been in decent form in the tournament. Besides, his numbers are also pretty good against Chennai Super Kings and, hence, will be a prime choice from the LSG batting. Besides Rahul, Pooran and de Kock will be critical picks based on their current form. 
• Ravi Bishnoi, Krunal Pandya, and Mohsin Khan could be important choices in the bowling department. 

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has attained form in the last game and is looking in good rhythm. He will be a prime choice for the fantasy contests. Shivam Dube has been the highest run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024; his current form makes him a must-pick. 
• CSK's bowling will depend greatly on their two overseas pacers, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana. Keeping the conditions and the batting line-up of the LSG in mind, CSK might also look to use Moeen Ali in this game, and he will be an important pick in that case. 

---

ALSO READ

[Watch] Rishabh Pant’s 'Disdainful' Six Off Rashid Khan Leaves GT Spinner Helpless

---

LSG vs CSK Winner Prediction

Both LSG and CSK have played decent cricket in IPL 2024. The wicket at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will be ideal for the playing style of both teams. So, close competition could be expected, with the home team having a slight advantage. 

LSG vs CSK Top Player Picks

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 204 Runs in 6 Matches
• The LSG skipper has been in decent form with the bat in this tournament. He has scored 204 runs in six matches but has sometimes looked a bit rusty. However, his previous numbers against CSK are pretty good, and thus, he could be a rewarding choice for the game. 

Ravi Bishnoi could be a game-changing player for LSG in this match [iplt20.com]

Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 4 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The Indian leg-spinner has not been in the best rhythm with the ball in IPL 2024. However, in the last game that Bishnoi played at the Ekana, he picked up a couple of wickets. He also did a great job when he last played against CSK. Thus, Bishnoi could be a decisive choice in the fantasy contests of the match. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 224 Runs in 6 Matches
• The CSK skipper had an average start to the tournament. But in the last two games, Ruturaj Gaikwad has looked in good touch and will be looking to maintain his form in this game. Gaikwad also played a brilliant knock against LSG in IPL 2023, so he will be a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 
• 
  

Matheesha Pathirana has been in great form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 8 Wickets in 3 Matches
• The Sri Lankan pacer has been CSK's most significant asset in the bowling department in IPL 2024. Matheesha Pathirana has eight wickets to his name in three innings, and his bowling in the death overs makes him a highly beneficial choice. 

LSG vs CSK Differential Picks

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 223 Runs in 6 Matches
• The West Indian batter has been in great form in the tournament. However, Nicholas Pooran has performed poorly at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, nor has an excellent record against CSK. Therefore, he will be a differential choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Shivam Dube (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 242 Runs in 6 Matches
• The Indian middle-order batter has been in brilliant form in IPL 2024. Shivam Dube has scored runs in the middle overs and has been a headache for the opposition skippers, who have been forced to remove the spinners from the attack in his presence. But the law of average might catch up with him, and he could fail in this match, making him a different choice for the game. 

---

ALSO READ

[Watch] Kavya Maran Shows Her Dancing Moves As Cummins ‘Silences’ Du Plessis' RCB

---

LSG vs CSK Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the strengths of the two teams, a 2-4-2-3 or a 1-3-3-4 combination could be ideal for the game. 

LSG vs CSK Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Badoni
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: Ravi Bishnoi

Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players

LSG vs CSK Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Aysh Badoni, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Ravidnra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana, Shamar Joseph

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Ravindra Jadeja

Lucknow Super Giants: Ravindra Jadeja; Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players