In the 30th match of IPL 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be taking on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Both teams are coming into the match with contrasting results; LSG is coming with back-to-back three wins, meanwhile, CSK is coming into the match with five defeats in a row. Now, CSK finds itself at the bottom of the standings with a tough season start. Both teams will be looking for a win, as LSG’s pride at home and CSK’s legacy are at stake in the clash.
Match Details
- Teams: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
- Match Number: 30th Match of IPL 2025
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its challenging batting conditions, often favouring the team batting first. The surface traditionally offers moderate assistance to spinners and zip to fast bowlers. As the game advances, the pitch slows down, making stroke-making challenging. Teams batting first typically have an advantage, with energy conserved to post competitive scores.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
- Chennai Super Kings Wins: 1
- No Result: 1
LSG vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep.
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed.
Predicted Top Performers
Lucknow Super Giants
- Nicholas Pooran: His consistent form has been pivotal for LSG, and he aims to add another stellar performance to boost their stature.
- Ravi Bishnoi: A key figure in the middle overs, offering crucial breakthroughs and containing runs.
Chennai Super Kings
- Shivam Dube: He’s one of the most destructive batter of the team. Known for hitting big shots and play with the pace.
- Noor Ahmad: The trusted spinner’s knack for picking essential wickets could trouble LSG’s batting plans.
Momentum Shifters
- Powerplay Batting by LSG (50+ runs without losing a wicket): Boosts LSG’s win probability by +25%.
- Ravi Bishnoi’s Middle Overs (Economy rate <7.0 with 2+ wickets): Adds +35% win probability for LSG.
- MS Dhoni’s Death Overs Batting (25+ runs at 180+ SR): Enhances CSK’s chances by +22%.
Match Prediction
Considering their recent form and home advantage, the Lucknow Super Giants enter the match as favourites. Their batting unit, powered by Pooran and Badoni, alongside Bishnoi’s impact in the middle overs, offers them an upper hand. Despite CSK’s struggles, their experienced players like Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja provide them opportunities to flip the game.
Ultimately, unless CSK finds collective coherence and revitalises its campaign, LSG should comfortably hold to their edge and exploit CSK’s ongoing vulnerabilities at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
