Account opening with CSK
CSK celebrates their return by winning the game by 12 runs. LSG did threaten a late touch, but Tushar Deshpande and Rajyavardhan Hangargekar finished it well. This was a high-scoring game, with more than 420 runs scored. Moeen Ali, on the other hand, stood tall with a four-wicket haul. Notwithstanding the evident shortcomings in the fast bowling area, CSK will be happy with this result. They’d want to have Theekshana join the team as soon as feasible.
(Overs 11-15) – LSG requires 68 points from 30.
CSK has been scooping up wickets in order to battle back, but the game is far from finished. Young Badoni is a capable finisher, while Nicholas Pooran appears to be in top form. Moeen Ali had a great game, taking four wickets and dismissing the dangerous Stoinis. Yet this conclusion will be thrilling, especially if Pooran continues to wreck havoc.
(Overs 7-10) -CSK responds
Wow, the tide has shifted dramatically. LSG scored 80 runs in the powerplay, but they only scored 25 runs in the next four overs and, more crucially, they lost critical wickets. Moeen Ali has made a significant impact today, first dismissing Mayers in the penultimate over of the powerplay then rejecting KL and Krunal. All three hitters were killed by the man in the deep. Santner joined in on the act as well, criticizing Hooda. CSK are now in command.
In the powerplay, there is carnage.
The openers for CSK went nuts on the powerplay, and the openers for LSG do the same. Kyle Mayers went berserk, slamming fours and sixes at will, while KL Rahul was largely a spectator. CSK’s sloppiness didn’t assist their case, as LSG scored 80 points on the powerplay. Moeen bowled the last over of the powerplay to remove Mayers, but the damage had already been done. He settles for 53.
CSK finished with 217 points.
Chepauk went completely insane in the penultimate over, with Dhoni smacking two sixes off his first two balls. He attempted a third time but was captured. Previously, Ambati Rayudu carried CSK in the dying overs with a crucial cameo. CSK would have preferred 225, but will settle with 217. This is the season’s highest total. LSG has previously signed Aayush Badoni as an impact replacement. It will be fascinating to watch who CSK chooses.
(Overs 11-15) -After 15 overs, CSK are 164/3.
They scored 50 runs in this phase as they continue to aim for a score in excess of 200. Dube struggled at first, but redeemed himself with three sixes before mistiming one. Ben Stokes has come out to bat, but it’s Moeen who is creating the most noise right now. Can CSK get 60 in the remaining five overs to reach 225?
(Overs 6-10) -CSK 114/1 at halftime
CSK continued to have fun, with Conway getting in on the act with two sixes off Krunal Pandya, but Ravi Bishnoi entered the attack and soon removed Gaikwad. Another great knock comes to an end, he has made a flying start to the tournament. CSK has sent Shivam Dube up the order to face the LSG spinners. That’s an interesting move.
Ruturaj gets another 50.
Are you a slow starter? This time, no. Ruturaj makes an immediate impression in his debut at Chepauk. In the future, he will become a great fan favorite in this region of the world. Back-to-back fifties for the opener, and based on his performance today, the odds of his turning it into a huge one are extremely strong.
CSK dominates LSG in powerplay.
What a show by Gaikwad and Conway. On the powerplay, they completely destroyed the LSG assault. Wonderful entertainment for the crowd that is seeing CSK in action for the first time in a long time. CSK were 40/0 after four overs, but it wasn’t until the last two overs that they truly took off. Gaikwad hit three sixes from K Gowtham, and it was followed by another costly over from Mark Wood, in which the hosts scored 19 runs. CSK has already scored 79 points in the powerplay. A much-needed rest stop for the guests.
LSG wins the coin toss and chooses to bowl.
KL Rahul feels dew will be an issue here tonight and will bowl. The Super Giants have made one alteration, removing Jaydev Unadkat in favor of Yash Thakur. CSK, on the other hand, has remained unaltered.
KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran (w), Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan are the Lucknow Super Giants’ playing XI.
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w/c), Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, RS Hangargekar (Playing XI)
CSK’s return home
With their strong history on home soil, CSK’s return to Chepauk might be quite spectacular. Prakash, our correspondent, has more.
Stack up
Chennai’s wait for a sight of their favorite team is now ended. CSK is returning to town after almost four years, and knowing that this is likely to be Dhoni’s final season as a player, the noise levels will undoubtedly be high in all seven games. In addition to the roof, the stadium in Chepauk has just undergone some repairs, and a full house is expected for an IPL game for the first time in years.
CSK, on the other hand, have work to do after being beaten in the tournament opener. Even though CSK had a long batting order, Ruturaj Gaikwad shone, but the rest of the hitters failed to deliver, particularly in the end. They’d like to remedy that this time, and we’ll have to wait and see what their batting order is tonight. If this surface lives up to its reputation, anticipate a flood of spin from the hosts.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, got off to a strong start. KL Rahul failed to deliver, but LSG found a savior in Kyle Mayers, who blasted on his IPL debut. He hammered spin to all corners in Lucknow the other night, so CSK will have to be wary of him tonight. Not to mention Mark Wood, who annihilated the DC batting order with a five-wicket haul. CSK’s duty has been reduced. Welcome to the live blog for Chepauk’s first match of the season.
