KL Rahul described their win as remarkable and gave credit to Marcus Stoinis’ batting performance, noting his intelligent play by regularly switching strike.
Both teams are currently tied on four wins and one loss each, with CSK holding an edge in terms of net run rate. Both sides will meet at Chepauk on an ideal batting surface for today’s encounter. In this article, we will discuss the main points of high lights of Chennai Super Kings Vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline.
CSK vs LSG
Chennai Super Kings will look to return to form when they face LSG at MA Chidambaram Stadium in their backyard, after dropping two consecutive matches. On the other hand, LSG have shown promise in their short IPL career and will look to take this contest all the way until its conclusion.
On their previous encounter at Ekana Stadium, these teams faced off under inclement conditions, with rain-induced washout preventing fans from witnessing any action between these powerhouse sides in this tournament. But Tuesday will give fans another opportunity to witness two dynamic squads compete.
Chennai Super Kings have won four out of their seven matches so far and currently rank fourth on the points table, while LSG have only managed three victories out of seven – placing fifth on this chart.
After an initial slow start to the season, CSK have found their groove and are poised to reach the playoffs. Their impressive home record against LSG should help further cement this victory.
Every match between these two powerhouses promises to be an exciting contest. These Chennai-based franchises have enjoyed a longstanding rivalry in the Indian Premier League and their encounters are always eagerly anticipated.
LSG managed to chase down their target with eight wickets remaining thanks to an inspiring partnership between Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran who added quick runs towards the end of their innings.
LSG had an effective bowling department led by Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur who performed admirably during the opening five overs, but were undone by Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi in the death overs.
LSG will look for improved performances from their pace department against CSK in their next match-up, especially without Moeen Ali in action. Furthermore, Deepak Hooda and Ravi Bishnoi will likely look to contribute more as LSG look to maintain their current points position on the points table.
Head-to-Head Record
Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants previously met at the same venue, in an eventful clash that ended without incident or result. This makes their next meeting at this same spot all the more intriguing and adds an element of anticipation for what promises to be an intense rematch.
Both teams are currently level on points after three matches of IPL 2019, yet CSK hold a slight edge due to a higher net run-rate. They will aim to close this gap and increase their chances of finishing among the top four teams.
LSG are still searching for their first win this season and desperately need one in order to avoid an embarrassing exit from the tournament. After suffering two consecutive defeats at the hands of Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in their two earlier appearances, they will look to rebound quickly from such an underwhelming start and make up ground quickly.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will hope his side can take a big leap forward against an experienced side like CSK in this matchup. Their recent batting struggles were cause for alarm, so Ruturaj will need his players to improve significantly to stand a chance of making an impressionful comeback against an experienced outfit like CSK.
LSG have an experienced yet youthful team that are ready to face any challenge that arises, including Quinton de Kock and Marcus Stoinis as their go-to batsmen, while Nicholas Pooran, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya serve as reliable bowlers.
On the other hand, CSK are led by MS Dhoni and boast an abundance of talent at their disposal. CSK have had a strong start to the season and lead the points table, and their captain Dhoni has been in great form this year; his efforts should continue here too as CSK bat first at Ekana Stadium’s slower pitch could give spinners an advantage here; LSG have enjoyed great success chasing down totals but their recent slump leaves them on the brink of bottom half finish status.
Predicted Playing XI
After their dominating 2-0 clean sweep in the Test series, Team India will turn their attention towards T20 Internationals starting October 6. Expectedly, India may rest key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for this three-match series to give IPL talents and other uncapped players the chance to shine internationally.
Riyan Parag is eager to continue his strong season for Mumbai at No. 3, being an aggressive batsman capable of playing spin effectively and an expert hitter of the ball. At his side will be Sanju Samson at No. 4, an explosive batsman known for smashing hard and scoring big runs in T20Is while also providing stability within the middle order.
Shubman Gill will step in as captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence and lead an inexperienced squad, but his steady demeanor and leadership skills should help guide them successfully through difficult circumstances. Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul remain key components in India’s batting order.
India’s bowling performance has not been impressive thus far; however, two players – Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy have stood out during warm-up matches, so both will be looking to showcase themselves during the opening T20I of this series.
Sri Lanka’s predicted XI showcases both experience and youth; veteran campaigners such as Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka provide stability while younger players like Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis offer energy.
Match Summary
LSG and CSK share an even 2-2 record against one another in IPL action, each winning one match each in limited encounters. But LSG have an opportunity to move into fourth position on the table; and their game could prove an intense encounter as both sides desperately try for victory.
KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put on an outstanding batting display to help LSG to an eight-wicket victory at Ekana Stadium, hitting nine sixes during their 176-run opening partnership on a slow pitch.
However, they’ll want to avoid repeating that performance and will need to put up an improved effort against CSK at their home ground. They will be mindful that it takes place on a spinner-friendly track.
After an underwhelming start to their season, Chennai Super Kings will look to turn things around and secure a playoff berth. Led by MS Dhoni, their chances are good with three consecutive matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
But their away form has been cause for great concern, including a humiliating defeat against Delhi Capitals and an underwhelming performance in Kolkata that undermined their hopes.
Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi have failed to make an impression with their bowling in the middle overs, failing to impress when bowled at bat.
With that in mind, it would be intriguing to see whether CSK decide to bring in Moeen Ali to replace Daryl Mitchell who has not shown much with the bat this season. Moeen is an experienced performer on such pitches and would add depth to CSK batting lineup; but their decision will depend on player availability; otherwise Dhoni may opt for pairing Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni together who have previously shown great promise together as partners in attack.
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