Rivalry between LSG and CSK has steadily intensified over recent seasons, providing some captivating contests between these teams. Both will hope to reverse their fortunes in this vital contest.
LSG are looking to show that they can compete on equal terms with CSK while CSK aim to rebuild after suffering their first defeat against Gujarat Titans. Below we take a closer look at their lucknow super giants vs chennai super kings timeline, head-to-head records, and key statistics.
| Match Date | Venue | Result | Top Performers | Match Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | LSG won by 6 wickets | Marcus Stoinis (124*), Ruturaj Gaikwad (108*) | Stoinis’ unbeaten century led LSG to chase down CSK’s 210/4 with 3 balls to spare. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | LSG won by 8 wickets | KL Rahul (82), Quinton de Kock (54) | Rahul’s 82 and de Kock’s 54 guided LSG to a comfortable chase of CSK’s 176/6. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | CSK won by 5 wickets | Shivam Dube (43*), Ravindra Jadeja (37) | Dube’s 43* and Jadeja’s 37* helped CSK chase down LSG’s 166/7 with 3 balls to spare. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Apr 12, 2025 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | LSG won by 6 wickets | Marcus Stoinis (124*), Ruturaj Gaikwad (108*) | Stoinis’ unbeaten century led LSG to chase down CSK’s 210/4 with 3 balls to spare. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | LSG won by 8 wickets | KL Rahul (82), Quinton de Kock (54) | Rahul’s 82 and de Kock’s 54 guided LSG to a comfortable chase of CSK’s 176/6. (ESPN Cricinfo) |
Timeline
The opening match of the 2025 season was an exhilarating contest between two sides known for playing thrilling contests. The home team emerged victorious, scoring 210 runs while leaving their visitors reeling behind by only managing 171 runs total in their innings.
Both sides showcased some outstanding performances during this battle royale; Marcus Stoinis scored an unbeaten 124 at one point!
This match attracted a massive crowd, who were delighted to witness some thrilling cricket being played. Cheers for CSK could be heard throughout, especially when Dhoni scored 26 off 11 balls. CSK finally celebrated their first victory of the season – an enormous morale booster after five consecutive losses; hopefully they’ll qualify for playoffs this time around!
MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to bowl first against LSG at Ekana Stadium, due to dew being likely later in the match. Dhoni hopes for an explosive powerplay from his batters and steady bowling through middle overs; additionally he will look out for signs of consistency from New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway.
Rishabh Pant, captain of LSG, conceded that they fell agonisingly short of reaching 206 runs during the chase for victory against CSK. He lamented their missed opportunities to gain momentum in their chase as well as failing to pick up wickets at key moments – both issues highlighted during this matchup.
Furthermore, Pant asserted they need to work on improving their death bowling, something highlighted during their match against them.
Lucknow Super Giants will face Chennai Super Kings at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium for their next match, in what promises to be an intense contest between both teams looking to advance in their league table positions; LSG currently rank fourth while CSK are at the bottom with only one win from six matches played so far.
Toss
These teams will meet for the fourth time this season at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for their fourth matchup of this campaign, both teams being at opposite ends of the table – LSG have seen recent wins put them back into contention while CSK need wins to ensure they don’t slip back into bottom four and remain safe from relegation.
In addition to Moeen Ali returning after injury this match will mark his triumphant comeback into CSK ranks.
Stand-in captain MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to field first, likely using an identical lineup from when they beat Kolkata Knight Riders earlier. One potential change may be Shaik Rasheed taking his place alongside Ravindra Jadeja as openers.
CSK initially struggled in their bid to defend 206 runs and were at one stage reduced to 78/3 after eight overs, before Dhoni and Shivam Dube’s timely strikes saved them from certain defeat. It was an essential win for CSK that will boost confidence going into future matches.
But they will need to work harder if they hope to make the playoffs, given how difficult it has been to find their form in this league and losing five out of their last six matches – particularly concerning is their inconsistency both with bat and ball.
Even after an underwhelming start, LSG still have hope of qualifying for the play-offs with three victories despite their disappointing record. They will need to defeat Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Hyderabad Sunrisers before qualifying.
They must improve all departments of their game if they want to avoid another bottom-four finish; more disciplined bowling would help and scoring runs would go a long way toward doing just that; LSG need to tackle their poor run-chases head on in their next match against LSG while being more cautious with ball usage while trying to form bigger partnerships to regain hopes of making the play-offs.
Match Predictions
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) rivalry may still be young, but it has already produced some riveting matches. Both sides have an opportunity to take another step toward qualifying for the top four and win their next encounter against each other – let’s take a look at their head-to-head record and key stats before this clash takes place!
Both teams have met twice previously in IPL history, and both results came down to narrow margins of victory. CSK earned victory during their initial encounter back in 2022 due to Moeen Ali’s incredible performance while Marcus Stoinis shocked everyone when LSG surprised everyone again by defeating CSK by an astonishing two wicket margin two years later in 2024.
CSK won the previous meeting between them by five wickets; however, not without controversy as fans clashed after one of the umpires was removed from the stand.
With elections taking place nearby, security will be of prime concern to both teams and their fans alike. Nevertheless, both squads remain determined to make an impressionful performance and secure victory on match day.
Ekana Stadium will feature a fast and dry surface ideal for batting. Weather forecasters anticipate clear skies with temperatures between 27-30 degrees Celsius and moderate humidity levels.
LSG had an encouraging start, with their openers producing 73 runs in 12 overs. Unfortunately, after that their middle order struggled to keep pace as wickets fell regularly; Dube finally found form toward the end and led his side to 217.
Their primary issue, though, was fielding; dropping Rajat Patidar, Nitish Rana and KL Rahul at critical moments during their chase were major oversights that should have been avoided and they will hope not to repeat such errors on Monday.
Final Score
After an impressive victory, the Chennai Super Kings will look to continue their winning run against Lucknow Super Giants at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
These teams have met twice before during Indian Premier League history; both times CSK won. This meeting also represents their fierce rivalry and promises an intense game between these sides that should produce high-octane action as both will want to make an impressionful statement in this contest.
LSG have enjoyed an excellent start to their inaugural season and currently rank second in the table with two wins out of their first four matches, cementing themselves as serious playoff contenders despite being such a new franchise. Led by an accomplished roster and supported by an expert coaching staff.
The team will aim to improve their batting performances and overcome weaknesses in their death bowling, which will be key in their chase against Chennai’s powerful side. They must not leave too much behind in the last overs if they wish to have any chance at victory in this contest.
LSG’s top-order has performed strongly against spin, despite initial difficulties against it. Their best performer was Rishabh Pant who scored an unbeaten fifty in only 63 balls – ably supported by Ayush Badoni and Mitchell Marsh who both made significant contributions; bowlers Jadeja and Noor Ahmad taking multiple wickets also provided superb service.
CSK have struggled for consistency this season and left much to be desired in their batting, particularly during final overs. But against Gujarat Titans they managed to avoid collapse with Dhoni scoring an eleven-ball 26 and Dube’s 43 not only pulling them away from danger but delivering an important win.