The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing to face off against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 39, CSK vs LSG of the highly anticipated 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL).
The much-awaited match will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 23rd. During their last encounter on April 19th at Ekana Stadium, LSG won over CSK by eight wickets. Seeking revenge, CSK will now host LSG at their home ground.
CSK vs LSG: IPL 2024
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium: CSK vs LSG
- Total matches: 79
- Matches won batting first: 47
- Matches won bowling first: 32
- Average score batting first: 164
- Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
- Highest score chased: 201/6 (20 Ov) by Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: CSK vs LSG
According to the history of matches played at this venue, the pitch is expected to be more favourable towards bowlers, especially spinners. The surface is known for its spin-friendly characteristics and provides significant grip, making it challenging for batters to execute their shots effectively. The spin and grip make it difficult to score runs, leading to a competition favouring bowlers.
Chennai Weather Forecast: CSK vs LSG
Cricket fans in Chennai can mostly breathe a sigh of relief, as the weather forecast predicts near-ideal conditions for the upcoming match. Clear skies are expected to dominate the day, with just a 10% chance of rain offering a slight possibility of interruption. While the temperature may rise to 35 degrees Celsius, potentially testing the players’ endurance, wind speeds reaching around 21 km/hr should offer some welcome relief. Humidity levels are predicted to remain at 68%, which could be a factor for both batters and bowlers.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ashton Turner, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Arshin Kulkarni, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey, Arshad Khan, Shamar Joseph, Amit Mishra, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Shamar Joseph
