LSG vs CSK is the home fixture of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who will be eyeing two points against four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Both teams have met in Chennai this season, with MS Dhoni’s side claiming a 12-run win.
Lucknow’s BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium will host the match on Wednesday at 3:30 PM.
LSG vs CSK Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at LSG and CSK – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG fans will hope that Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul will set the tempo early on. Mayers, who made a 22-ball 53 against CSK in Chennai this season, has shown no mercy on bowlers in the powerplay. Though Marcus Stoinis will likely miss the match, LSG still has quality batters like Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, and Ayush Badoni.
Naveen-ul-Haq has made the most of the opportunities in the absence of Mark Wood. The Afghan pacer has provided a crucial breakthrough in the powerplay and took three wickets against Punjab Kings. Youngster Ravi Bishnoi, three wickets away from 50 IPL wickets, is also improving after each match.
LSG Squad
- KL Rahul (captain)
- Kyle Mayers
- Deepak Hooda
- Krunal Pandya
- Nicholas Pooran
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ayush Badoni
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Amit Mishra
- Avesh Khan
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Mark Wood
- Quinton de Kock
- Daniel Sams
- Yash Thakur
- Swapnil Singh
- Romario Shepherd
- Prerak Mankad
- Arpit Guleria
- Manan Vohra
- Yudhvir Singh
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Karan Sharma
- Jaydev Unadkat
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming will be delighted with his batters, who have been excellent this season. Devon Conway has been instrumental, while his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Ajinkya Rahane have consistently delivered. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni’s cameo knocks have enthralled the fans this season.
The concern for CSK will be the lack of a quality death-over specialist. Though Tushar Deshpande has claimed 16 wickets, the uncapped pacer hasn’t been able to stop the flow of runs in the final five overs. The Chennai outfit will be desperate for Deepak Chahar and Sisanda Magala to return to the playing 11. Ravindra Jadeja is the top performer among spinners. He has 13 wickets at an economy of 7.50.
CSK Squad
- MS Dhoni (captain)
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Ben Stokes
- Moeen Ali
- Ambati Rayudu
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akash Singh
- Tushar Deshpande
- Shaik Rasheed
- Kyle Jamieson
- Mitchell Santner
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Sisanda Magala
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Bhagath Varma
- Prashant Solanki
- Ajay Mandal
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Simarjeet Singh
- Nishant Sindhu
LSG vs CSK – Head-to-Head
LSG and CSK have won a match in the two meetings between both franchises in IPL. Ravi Bishnoi enjoys bowling to CSK batters in LSG colors, as the spinner has taken five wickets in two outings.
IPL 2023 Stats – LSG & CSK
- Most Runs: Kyle Mayers – 297 runs (LSG); Devon Conway – 414 runs (CSK)
- Total Wickets: Mark Wood – 11 wickets (LSG); Tushar Deshpande – 17 wickets (CSK)
- Most Sixes: Kyle Mayers – 20 sixes (LSG); Shivam Dube – 21 sixes (CSK)
Stats as on April 30, 2023
Winner Prediction – LSG vs CSK
With both teams in the hunt for playoffs, it will likely be an exciting clash. LSG holds the advantage over CSK due to the home advantage and a better bowling unit than the visitors.
Final Thoughts on LSG vs CSK
With the last two fixtures played at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium going to the wire, the fans should expect a close finish on Wednesday.
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