CSK won the match by five wickets.
Overview
Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday, April 14. CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first, keeping the possibility of dew later in the evening in mind.
CSK made a couple of changes to their playing XI, bringing in Shaik Rasheed and Jamie Overton in place of Devon Conway and Ravichandran Ashwin. On the other hand, LSG included Mitchell Marsh in their starting lineup.
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Talking points
1. Tight bowling from Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad
The two spinners bowled tight lines and lengths, effectively keeping the LSG batters in check. The left-arm orthodox spinner delivered a tidy three-over spell, claiming two crucial wickets – Mitchell Marsh and Ayush Badoni’s.
Meanwhile, Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad was exceptional with his control and precision. He bowled his full quota of four overs, conceding just 13 runs at an impressive economy rate of 3.25.
2. Rishabh Pant back in the runs with a half-century
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant has not been in the best of forms in the IPL 2025 so far. However, against CSK, he played a composed and mature innings, anchoring the side till the end. The left-handed batter scored a well-crafted 63 off 49 balls, which included four boundaries and four sixes.
3. Great powerplay start from Ravindra and Rasheed
Shaik Rasheed, who replaced Devon Conway in the playing XI, made an immediate impact. The right-handed batter played a fluent knock, scoring 27 runs off 19 balls, laced with six boundaries.
At the other end, Rachin Ravindra played a steady innings, keeping the run rate in check. He scored a valuable 37 off 22 deliveries, including five boundaries.
4. Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni form a match-winning partnership
Left-hander Shivam Dube and veteran batter MS Dhoni stitched together a sensible partnership for the sixth wicket, adding 57 runs off just 28 balls. Their calm and composed stand guided CSK past the finishing line, securing a much-needed victory after five consecutive losses.
5. Dhoni the finisher arises
MS Dhoni walked in at No. 7 after the dismissal of Vijay Shankar and immediately showcased his intent. He capitalized on loose deliveries, finding the boundary with ease. Dhoni played a fiery cameo, scoring 26* runs off just 11 balls, including four boundaries and one six, at a staggering strike rate of 236.36. His impactful knock played a crucial role as CSK defeated LSG, bringing an end to their five-match losing streak.
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