CSK vs LSG highlights: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2024, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a remarkable win against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Match 39. This victory marked LSG’s doing a double over CSK, having defeated them earlier in the season as well.
CSK, after being put to bat first, got off to a strong start with Ruturaj Gaikwad smashing his maiden IPL century as a CSK captain. He batted out for the hosts and found an able ally in Shivam Dube, who muscled LSG bowlers for 66 in just 27 balls. Their superb stand of 104 runs led CSK to post an above par total of 210/4 in the first innings.
LSG’s chase began on a shaky note, with skipper KL Rahul departing early. However, the hero of the night, Marcus Stoinis, stepped up in magnificent fashion. Stoinis played a powerful knock, culminating in a match-winning century. The final over of the match added to the drama. LSG needed just 17 runs to win, but Stoinis held his nerve and sealed the victory for LSG. Below are four of the best highlights of the match.
Shivam Dube let loose, smokes hat-trick of sixes
Shivam Dube continued his impressive run in IPL 2024 with a blazing knock. He started cautiously, scoring 19 runs off his first 10 deliveries. However, the 16th over was a turning point. Dube unleashed his power, taking on young pacer Yash Thakur.
He smashed three consecutive sixes off Thakur, completely shifting the momentum in CSK’s favor. His innings was a fiery display of clean hitting, comprising 3 fours and a staggering 7 sixes. He finished with a blistering 66 runs off just 27 balls, boasting a phenomenal strike rate of 244.44.
Captain Gaikwad put on a show at Chepauk
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a magnificent century against LSG. Right from the very first ball, he exuded confidence and played with exquisite timing and placement. His strokeplay was a masterclass in controlled aggression, finding gaps with ease and punishing loose deliveries.
Gaikwad reached his fifty in a mere 28 balls, showcasing his intent. He continued his dominance, reaching his second IPL hundred in just 56 deliveries. It was a true captain’s innings, etching his name in history as the first CSK skipper to score an IPL century.
One captain handing himself to the other
CSK’s bowlers started brightly, restricting LSG to a shaky 33/2 inside the powerplay. The key wicket was Lucknow skipper KL Rahul, who was batting well on 16. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bowling change proved decisive as he brought in the experienced Mustafizur Rahman in the fifth over. The gamble paid off as Rahul went for a big shot, only to find Gaikwad stationed perfectly at extra cover, who took a simple catch to send his opposition captain back to the pavilion.
Match-winning Marcus’ historic knock
The hero of the night for LSG was undoubtedly Marcus Stoinis. Stepping up to the plate in the very first over after the early dismissal of KL Rahul, Stoinis played a knock for the ages. He single-handedly steered LSG to a historic win, dismantling the CSK bowling attack with sheer power and precision. His innings was a masterclass and truly one of the major highlights of the match. Stoinis smashed a belligerent 124 runs off just 63 deliveries, boasting a phenomenal strike rate of 196.83. This knock was remarkable not just for its brutality, but also for its timing. He was the bedrock of LSG’s chase, scoring nearly 60% of their total runs.
