LSG will host CSK in Match 30. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings will take on each other in the upcoming 30th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday April 14th. The much awaited encounter will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants is in superb run of form as they have won four of their last five games and are currently placed third in the table. They will now aim to continue their winning momentum and further go up in the standings.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings who are currently sitting at the bottom of the table, have suffered five losses in their last five outings. They will be desperate to bounce back and revive their campaign with crucial two points from their trip to Lucknow.
LSG vs CSK Head To Head Overview
Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings have played each other five times in IPL, where the Super Giants has the upper hand with 3 wins, while the Chennai franchise emerged victorious only once with one other game finishing without any results.
Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep and Digvesh Rathi.
Impact Player Options
Ravi Bishnoi.
Chennai Super Kings
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary and Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player Options
Shivam Dube.
Top Run-Scorers in LSG vs CSK
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Shivam Dube - 145 runs
Shivam Dube tops the list of highest run-scorers in matches involving Lucknow and Chennai in IPL. The left handed batter has scored 145 runs at an average of 36.25 and at a strike-rate of 179.01 in four innings for CSK against the Super Giants.
Nicholas Pooran - 103 runs
Nicholas Pooran is currently enjoying his time batting in IPL. The southpaw will look to continue his good form in the next match with Chennai against whom he has scored 103 runs at a strike-rate of 143.42 for LSG in the past.
Ayush Badoni - 101 runs
Ayush Badoni has enjoyed batting against Chennai in the IPL. The dynamic right-hander has scored 101 runs at a strike-rate of 168.33 across three innings without being dismissed more than once.
Top Wicket-Takers In LSG vs CSK
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ravi Bishnoi - 6 wickets
Ravi Bishnoi has enjoyed bowling against CSK since joining the Lucknow franchise. The right-arm leg spinner has taken 6 wickets at an average of 19.16 for LSG in their matches against CSK.
Matheesha Pathirana - 5 wickets
Matheesha Pathirana has been one of the key match-winners for Chennai in the recent past. And it has been no different when it comes to facing Lucknow against whom he has 5 wickets at an average of 17.20 and a 13.6 strike-rate.
Avesh Khan - 3 wickets
Avesh Khan finds himself third in the list of highest wicket-takers in this fixture amongst the players currently present in both the squad. The ace-pacer has taken 3 wickets at a strike-rate of 14 in two matches he has played for LSG against Chennai.
LSG vs CSK Key Stats
Lucknow Super Giants’ Key Records
- Nicholas Pooran continued his red hot form as he scored another half-century in the last match to take his runs tally to 349 runs at an average of 69.80 and a strike-rate of 215.43.
- Most of Nicholas Pooran’s run has come in the middle-overs this season - 247 runs, 5 dismissals and 212.93 strike-rate.
- Aiden Markram is LSG’s highest run-scorer at their home venue so far this season - 139 runs, 46.33 average, 159.77 strike-rate and two 50s in three innings.
- Lucknow Super Giants is currently the most successful batting side inside the powerplay - 5 dismissals, 69.80 average and 161.57 strike-rate.
- Mitchell Marsh has got out only once in five games inside the powerplay so far - 149 runs, 1 dismissal, 179.52 strike-rate inside the first 6 overs.
- Digvesh Rathi has been a silent killer for LSG this season - 7.71 economy rate, 8 wickets.
- Shardul Thakur has been more successful against left-handers while bowling in the powerplay - 4 wickets, 9 strike-rate, 15.8 average.
- LSG has suffered the highest number of dismissals against left-arm pacers this season - 9 dismissal, 25.44 average and 165.94 strike-rate.
- Avesh Khan has got Shivam Dube twice in two innings these two guys have met each other - 1 run, 4 balls, 2 wickets.
Chennai Super Kings’ Key Records
- Chennai Super Kings has been the worst batting side inside the powerplay this season - 10 dismissals, 118.52 strike-rate.
- Moreover, CSK has been the worst batting side in the middle-overs this season as well - 23 dismissals, 17.57 average and 112.22 strike-rate.
- Noor Ahmad has been the star with the ball for CSK this season - 12 wickets, 13.17 average and 10 strike-rate.
- Out of the 12 wickets, Noor Ahmad has taken 10 of them in the middle-overs at an impressive strike-rate of 9.60.
- CSK is averaging just 19.9 and lost a wicket every 16.85 deliveries against spinners this season - 20 dismissals, 19.9 average and 118.10 strike-rate.
- Khaleel Ahmed has been a dangerous bowler inside the powerplay this season - 6 wickets (2nd most).
- Matheesha a Pathirana has dismissed Nicholas Pooran 4 times in six T20 matches so far - 46 runs, 4 wickets, ER - 7.07.
- CSK openers (Rachin and Conway) have struggled to get going inside the powerplay this season - 123 runs, 112.84 strike-rate.
- Shivam Dube who is CSK’s go to man with the bat during the middle-overs has struggled to score to his full potential this season - 22.40 average and 130.23 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In LSG vs CSK Match 30 Of IPL 2025
- Rishabh Pant is one dismissal way from completing 100 dismissals as wicket-keeper in IPL.
- Nicholas Pooran is 9 runs away from completing 9000 T20 runs.
- Mitchell Marsh is 70 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs.
- Shivam Dube is 4 boundaries away from completing 100 IPL fours.