The IPL 2025 season rolls on, and next up, we’ve got Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locking horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 30 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The clash is set for April 14 at 7:30 PM IST, and it promises to be a spicy one, especially with both teams heading in completely opposite directions on the points table.
LSG vs CSK Match Preview
LSG are flying high right now. With three back-to-back wins, they’re sitting pretty at third place, and their batting lineup looks dangerous. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh have been smashing it this season—literally.
CSK, on the other hand, are in a tough spot. After winning their season opener, they’ve slumped into a five-match losing streak. Ouch. Now, they’re at the bottom of the table and desperately need a win to stay alive in the playoff race.
LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head
- Total Matches: 5
- LSG Wins: 3
- CSK Wins: 1
- No Result: 1
LSG definitely have the edge historically—and recent form is on their side too.
Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana pitch isn’t your typical IPL run-fest surface. It’s spin-friendly and offers some grip for bowlers—especially in the second innings. Fast bowlers also get some bounce early on.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 169
- Matches won batting first: 8
- Matches won bowling first: 8
So yeah, toss might not be a huge factor here.
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant (c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Washington Sundar
Players to Watch
Captain Picks
Nicholas Pooran (LSG):
- 349 runs in 6 matches
- Avg: 69.80
- Strike Rate: 215.43
Pooran is in red-hot form and easily one of the most consistent performers this season.
Devon Conway (CSK):
- 94 runs in 3 matches
- Can be CSK’s key batter if he gets going early on.
Vice-Captain Picks
Mitchell Marsh (LSG):
- 265 runs in 5 matches
- Has been smashing it at the top and could go big again.
Noor Ahmad (CSK):
- 12 wickets in 6 matches
- One of the best spinners of the season so far.
Top Fantasy Picks
Rachin Ravindra (CSK):
- Leading run scorer for CSK with 149 runs
- Will look to anchor the innings and find form again
Aiden Markram (LSG):
- 202 runs so far
- Great at giving LSG a steady start
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK):
- With spin-friendly conditions, Jadeja could be lethal
- Also adds handy runs in the lower-middle order
Shardul Thakur (LSG):
- 11 wickets in 6 games
- Always a threat with the ball, especially at crucial moments
Players to Avoid
- Deepak Hooda (CSK): Struggling for runs all season.
- Shahbaz Ahmed (LSG): Unlikely to feature in the playing XI again.
Fantasy Cricket Teams
Fantasy Team 1
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (C), Devon Conway
Batters: Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (VC), Shardul Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana
Fantasy Team 2
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway (C), Nicholas Pooran, MS Dhoni
Batters: Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Marsh (VC)
All-rounders: Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana
Match Details
- Match: LSG vs CSK – IPL 2025, Match 30
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
Final Thoughts
CSK have their backs against the wall, while LSG are riding a wave of confidence. If CSK want to stay alive this season, this match is a must-win. For fantasy players, it’s a great match to bank on form—especially players like Pooran, Marsh, and Noor Ahmad.
Keep an eye on the toss, check the final XIs, and tweak your fantasy team accordingly.
Who are you backing in this one—LSG’s momentum or CSK’s fightback? Let the games begin!
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Frequently Asked Questions (F&Q) – LSG vs CSK Match 34 IPL 2025
Both teams are strong contenders, but based on current form and home advantage, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may have a slight edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, it can go either way in a thrilling encounter.
A balanced Dream11 team should include key all-rounders, in-form batters like KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad, and must-have bowlers like Ravi Bishnoi or Deepak Chahar. Full team preview and picks are mentioned above.
Top picks:
Captain: KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, or Moeen Ali
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis, Shivam Dube, or Ravindra Jadeja
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streaming will be available on JioCinema for free.
The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium generally favors spin bowlers. The average first innings score is around 150-160, and batting becomes tricky in the second half due to turn.
The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, April 19, 2025.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar
In previous encounters, CSK and LSG have had a fairly balanced rivalry with both teams having won 1 match each in the last 2 encounters.
