On a buzzing Monday evening, MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to field first in Match 30 of IPL 2025 in LSG vs CSK. With five straight losses weighing them down, CSK were desperate for a turnaround. On the flip side, Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants strutted in with confidence, riding high on a three-match winning streak and eyeing their fourth. The crowd was loud, the stadium was rocking, and the tension was thick enough to cut with a stump. As Dhoni and Pant plotted their game plans, fans braced themselves for a showdown packed with drama, big hits, and cricketing flair.
Teams for LSG vs CSK
- The Lucknow Super Giants are packing some serious firepower in their batting lineup, with Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh leading the charge.
- They’ve got the fearless Ayush Badoni in the mix, along with seasoned finishers like David Miller and Abdul Samad.
- Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, and Digvesh Singh Rathi bring in a spicy mix of pace and tricks.
- Over in the yellow camp, the Chennai Super Kings blend fresh legs with seasoned minds.
- Rachin Ravindra and Rahul Tripathi open things up with flair, and the middle order featuring Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, and Vijay Shankar keeps things interesting.
- And of course, MS Dhoni’s still the brains behind the brawn, bringing calm to the chaos.
- CSK’s bowling lineup is equally crafty, with Jadeja’s spin, Ashwin’s wizardry, and the pace trio of Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, and Pathirana ready to rattle stumps.
- When it comes to backup, LSG’s bench is loaded with game-changers like Ravi Bishnoi and Shahbaz Ahmed, while CSK’s got its secret weapons in Jamie Overton and Karn Sharma.
First Inning of LSG vs CSK
- The Lucknow Super Giants came out swinging with a mix of grit and firepower in their innings.
- In the first six overs of Powerplay 1, they hustled their way to 42 runs but also lost 2 wickets along the way.
- At the 9-over mark, with the score reading 68/2, it was time for a strategic breather. Mitchell Marsh was batting on a solid 30, while Rishabh Pant had chipped in with a composed 23.
- The third-wicket stand between Marsh and Pant kept the momentum rolling, notching up 50 runs in just 32 balls (plus one handy extra). Pant was in the mood, smashing his way to a half-century off 42 deliveries, complete with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
- The 100-run mark arrived in style in the 12.3 over, thanks to a couple of bonus extras.
- Things got spicy in the 13.1 over when LSG went for a review after a wicket shout, it was one of those hold-your-breath moments.
- Pant kept things steady and then built another 50-run partnership, this time with Abdul Samad, in just 32 balls (aided by 3 extras).
- But just when things seemed to be heading sky-high, the innings hit a bit of turbulence, wrapping up at 166/7 in 20 overs.
- Unfortunately, David Miller didn’t trouble the scorers this time. And with that, LSG headed into the break with a decent total and high hopes.
Second Inning of LSG vs CSK
- Chennai Super Kings came out swinging in their chase, making the most of Powerplay 1 by racking up 59 runs while losing just one wicket in the first six overs.
- The opening fireworks came from Shaik Rasheed, who smacked 27, and Rachin Ravindra, who added a quick 22, with a couple of extras helping the total tick along.
- The opening pair raced to 50 runs in just 26 balls, showing early on that CSK meant business.
- At 59/1 in 6 overs, the team took a strategic timeout to regroup and plan the next charge, with Ravindra steady at 25 and Rahul Tripathi easing in with 5.
- As the innings moved forward, Shivam Dube was subbed in for Matheesha Pathirana at 8.5 overs, bringing in fresh legs just when the chase needed a boost.
- The 100-run mark was crossed in 12.3 overs, thanks to some tight hitting and 3 bonus extras.
- Then came a little drama. Lucknow went for a review in the 12.6 over, challenging a wicket decision, turning up the tension a notch.
- But CSK kept their cool. They motored their way to 150 runs in 18.1 overs, refusing to let pressure get the better of them.
- The highlight? A clutch 6th wicket stand between Shivam Dube and the ever-reliable MS Dhoni.
- The duo piled on 50 runs in just 25 balls, with Dube adding 21 and Dhoni smashing 25, plus a generous 5 extras to top it off.
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Result
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and boy, did they do it in style. Chasing 167, CSK kept things nail-biting till the end before their dynamic duo, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube, stepped up like absolute pros. Their partnership was all about calm heads and big hits, proving once again that teamwork and nerves of steel can turn the tide. It was a match packed with drama, grit, and a reminder that CSK never backs down when the pressure’s on.
