IPL 2024, CSK vs LSG: Lucknow Opt to Bowl in Mid-Table Clash Against Chennai; Check Playing XIs

Chennai: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) travel to Chennai for the return fixture against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2024. As LSG prepare for the reverse fixture at the iconic Chepauk stadium on Tuesday, they aim to capitalize on their recent victory over CSK.

LSG broke their two-match losing streak by convincingly defeating CSK by 8 wickets at the Ekana Stadium on April 19. Their impressive outing was led by Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul.

Despite a challenging target of 176, de Kock and Rahul led LSG to a comfortable victory, chasing it down with 6 balls to spare. With both teams tied at 8 points from 7 matches, the battle for the fourth spot intensifies, with CSK currently holding the edge in net run rate.

KL Rahul’s admiration for MS Dhoni’s legacy will be on display as LSG face CSK in Chennai. In their IPL history, LSG hold a 2-1 lead over CSK after their recent win.

As the teams face off in Chennai after a 15-day break, the pitch is expected to offer decent runs despite the hot and humid conditions.

Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana

CSK Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur

LSG Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Arshin Kulkarni, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Manimaran Siddharth