Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 23. Both teams have won four out of seven games and are determined to grab a victory to climb higher in the IPL 2024 standings.
The last encounter between these two sides at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 19 saw Lucknow Super Giants comfortably win by eight wickets.
Predicted Playing XIs of Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted XI
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had a decent campaign with the bat this season, scoring 241 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 130.27.
2. Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand’s opening batter Rachin Ravindra has struggled at the top of the order, managing only 133 runs in seven matches. However, his all-round abilities make him a valuable asset for CSK.
3. Ajinkya Rahane
Experienced batsman Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t been among the runs, scoring only 160 runs at a strike rate of 130.08. However, his experience could prove crucial for CSK against LSG.
4. Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube has been in the spotlight for CSK, leading their top run-scorers list with 245 runs in seven matches at an average of 49 and a strike rate of 157.05.
5. Ravindra Jadeja
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja adds depth to the CSK lineup with both bat and ball. He has scored 141 runs in five innings and claimed four wickets in seven matches.
6. Sameer Rizvi
One of the most expensive uncapped players, Sameer Rizvi, is likely to be backed in the lower middle order. He has scored 15 runs in three innings so far.
7. MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
MS Dhoni continues to entertain fans with his batting skills. Despite spending limited time in the middle, he has scored 87 runs in five innings at a remarkable strike rate of 255.88.
8. Deepak Chahar
Indian pacer Deepak Chahar has picked four wickets in five matches at an economy of 9.08 this season. He will be crucial for CSK in the powerplay overs.
9. Maheesh Theekshana
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has taken two wickets in three matches at an economy of 7.58. His spin variations could trouble LSG on the slow track at Chepauk.
10. Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman is the leading wicket-taker for CSK this season with 11 wickets in six matches. His ability to generate bounce, pace, and swing variations makes him a threat to any batting lineup.
11. Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana will spearhead CSK’s pace attack against Lucknow Super Giants. He has taken nine wickets in four matches at an economy of 7.31.
Impact Sub: Tushar Deshpande/Shardul Thakur
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Predicted XI
1. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock has gradually found his rhythm with the bat, scoring 228 runs in seven matches, including three fifty-plus scores.
2. KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
Lucknow’s captain and wicketkeeper KL Rahul is their highest run-scorer this season with 286 runs in seven matches. His highest score of 82 came against CSK.
3. Deepak Hooda
Deepak Hooda could bat at No. 3 for LSG. Although he hasn’t been among the runs, his ability to add crucial runs to the scoreboard is well known.
4. Marcus Stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will be eager to have a big impact on his team’s fortunes against CSK. He has scored 130 runs and taken two wickets in IPL 2024.
5. Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is the second-highest run-scorer for LSG this year with 246 runs in seven matches. He has scored runs at an average of 82 and a strike rate of 164.
6. Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni has managed to score 113 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 124.17 this season.
7. Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya has scored only 58 runs and taken five wickets in seven matches but is capable of turning things around for LSG.
8. Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan has scalped six wickets in four matches this season. Overall, in 18 IPL matches, he has taken 23 wickets at an economy of 7.61.
9. Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi has taken five wickets in seven matches at an economy of 8.38 this season. He has been a vital cog in LSG’s spin department.
10. Naveen-ul-Haq
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has taken six wickets in five matches this season at an economy of 7.31.
11. Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur will probably open the proceedings for Lucknow with the ball. He has taken eight wickets in six matches, including a fifer against Gujarat.
Impact Sub: Arshad Khan/M Siddharth
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