CSK vs LSG: Can MS Dhonis Males Regain Momentum In IPL 2025?
Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), who’ve endured 5 consecutive defeats, are determined for a revival within the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Their batting has faltered, particularly within the center order, which has led to an over-reliance on their top-order gamers. Including to their woes, the staff has suffered three straight losses at their house floor in Chennai, one thing by no means seen earlier than of their IPL journey.
With Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined on account of damage, M.S. Dhoni has returned to guide the aspect, however even his presence couldn’t elevate CSK to a win of their final outing towards Kolkata Knight Riders. As they put together to face an in-form LSG aspect, CSK will likely be banking on improved performances in each departments.
In the meantime, Lucknow Tremendous Giants come into this match with momentum on their aspect. They lately registered a convincing six-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans, with Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram taking part in key roles by scoring quickfire fifties.
Pooran now tops the Orange Cap record with 349 runs, whereas Mitchell Marsh stays in third place regardless of lacking the final recreation on account of a private emergency.
Chennai Tremendous Kings’ Report At Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is the house floor of the Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG).
Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) have performed a restricted variety of matches at this venue, given LSG’s comparatively latest entry into the IPL in 2022. Matches on the venue are usually difficult for visiting groups because of the sluggish and spin-friendly pitch, which frequently leads to lower-scoring contests. Nonetheless, issues have improved for batters throughout this IPL.
Chennai Tremendous Kings have performed two matches at this venue and are nonetheless looking for their first win, having misplaced one and one other match was deserted on account of rain.
In the meantime, LSG’s bowling unit has additionally delivered for the staff, with Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shardul Thakur making precious contributions. Thakur’s two wickets within the final match pushed him to second place on the Purple Cap leaderboard with 11 scalps, only one behind Noor Ahmad of CSK.
At the moment, LSG are positioned third on the factors desk, having gained 4 out of six matches, whereas CSK discover themselves on the backside with only one win thus far.
Squads:
Lucknow Tremendous Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan
Chennai Tremendous Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
