IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG: Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
LSG defeated CSK by 6 wickets in IPL 2022 [Source: IPLT20.com]
On Monday, passionate Indian fans will get to see their favourite MS Dhoni back in action, as Chennai Super Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants. The high-octane clash will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.
Team Preview: Chennai Super Kings
CSK lost their first game against GT [Source: IPLT20.com]
Led by MS Dhoni, the Super Kings had an undesirable start to their IPL 2023 campaign, incurring a heavy five-wicket defeat to the defending champions Gujarat Titans in the tournament opener.
Although Ruturaj Gaikwad lit up the stage with a sensational 92-run knock, the rest of their batting unit couldn't live up to the expectations. Barring Rajvardhan Hangargekar, the Super Kings were sub-par with the ball too, as they failed to strike at regular intervals.
So, moving on to this game, CSK would like a better performance from their core players- Ben Stokes, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar- to open their account in the points table.
Team Preview: Lucknow Super Giants
LSG won their first game against DC [Source: IPLT20.com]
On the contrary, Lucknow Super Giants are high on confidence after securing a thumping 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
Their batting unit, led by Kyle Mayers, performed admirably to help them post a formidable total. Their bowling department was even better, as Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi and Avesh Khan wreaked havoc in the Capitals' camp, restricting them to 143.
Thus, everything, apart from KL Rahul's batting form, looks settled for the Super Giants. Therefore, they would like Rahul to regain his mojo and make things easier for them.
Match Details
Date & Time: April 3, 07.30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report: The surface in Chennai will have ample assistance for spinners throughout the day. The bounce will be even and favourable for stroke play. The seam movement will be minimal; however, new ball bowlers could get some swing early on due to the breeze. As it will likely turn more in the latter half, the toss-winner might opt to bat first.
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Prashant Solanki, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Impact player probables: Mitchell Santner/Dwaine Pretorius, Tushar Deshpande, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (C), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Krishnappa Gowtham, Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact player Probables: , Jaydev Unadkat, Amit Mishra, Yash Ravisingh Thakur, Daniel Sams, Prerak Mankad
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda, Ambati Rayudu
All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: Kyle Mayers/Moeen Ali
Vice Captain: Ravi Bishnoi
Prediction
Although CSK will play at home, considering how LSG fared in their first game, we reckon the KL Rahul-led outfit to emerge victorious in this match.
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