LSG vs CSK Highlights: CSK seal victory with 5-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants

At the end of over 8, LSG stands at 63/2 with 10 runs added in this over. Rishabh Pant has moved to 21 off 13 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six, while Mitchell Marsh is on 28 off 20 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes.

On the bowling side, Ravindra Jadeja has bowled 1 over for 10 runs, while Jamie Overton has bowled 1 over for 11 runs, yet to pick up a wicket.

Rishabh Pant shows his flair with a stunning reverse scoop, sending the ball into the stands beyond fine leg for a six. A great connection and signs of the vintage Pant we’ve come to admire!

At the end of over 6, LSG have reached 42/2, scoring 8 runs off the over.

Pant unleashes a fierce shot, dispatching a length ball with a powerful swing across the line, sending it for a one-bounce four to square leg.

Marsh takes charge with back-to-back boundaries, smashing a six over the ropes followed by a fine four, placing the ball perfectly to beat Kamboj in the deep.

Pooran is dismissed LBW after a successful review from Dhoni. Despite a huge appeal from Kamboj, the umpire’s initial decision is overturned, sending Pooran back for 8 off 9 balls.

Despite a mistimed hit, Pooran perfectly places the ball into the gap, securing a boundary to square leg. Placement over power proves to be key in this shot.

Kamboj to Marsh, SIX! The first maximum of the innings comes off the bat of Marsh, who powerfully dispatched a length delivery from Kamboj over the long-off boundary. Marsh stepped forward and connected cleanly, sending the ball soaring into the stands.

Not the most convincing shot from Pooran, but it does the job. A top edge flies over fine leg as he tries to slog a short-of-length delivery—lucky boundary for LSG!

The bowlers have kept things tight so far, but Marsh is yet to get going. Pooran will need to get off the mark soon as LSG looks to stabilize.

Three consecutive leaves now from Marsh, and you feel something’s got to give. This time, Marsh came forward slightly and shouldered arms, waiting for the right delivery to attack. The tension builds as he holds his ground.

Khalee bowls a full length delivery to Makram down the leg side. Makram tries to hit but gets an edge. Bowl goes high in the air and Tripathi takes an excellent well perfected catch

There’s not much bounce in the pitch, and Markram makes the most of it. He stays back, uses the width outside off, and drives the ball through the covers for a well-placed boundary. LSG are off to a strong start.

In today’s match, Aiden Markram and Mitch Marsh will open the batting for Lucknow Super Giants, aiming to provide a solid start. For Chennai Super Kings, Khaleel Ahmed will take the new ball, hoping to strike early and put pressure on the openers.

The beauty of T20 cricket lies in its unpredictability—on any given day, one moment of brilliance can change the game. While Chennai Super Kings have been struggling this season, a few individual performances could still revive their campaign. Can Shivam Dube take down LSG’s spinners? Will Conway and Rachin dominate the powerplay against Shardul and Avesh?

CSK will also hope that veterans like Ashwin and Jadeja rediscover their form—something that’s been sorely missing so far. On the flip side, Lucknow Super Giants seem to have their house in order, with Rishabh Pant’s patchy form being their only major concern.

A crucial mini-battle is on the cards tonight as the Orange Cap holder takes on the Purple Cap leader — it’s Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmad. Their face-off could shape the outcome of the match, with whichever player comes out on top likely tipping the scales in their team’s favour.

CSK’s bowling-first XI 1 Shaik Rasheed, 2 Rachin, 3 Tripathi, 4 Jadeja, 5 Vijay Shankar, 6 Overton, 7 Dhoni, 8 Kamboj, 9 Noor, 10 Khaleel, 11 Pathirana

CSK’s Impact Player options: Dube, Nagarkoti, Curran, Hooda, Ramakrishna Ghosh.

LSG batting first XI: 1 Markram, 2 Marsh, 3 Pooran, 4 Pant, 5 Badoni, 6 Miller, 7 Samad, 8 Shardul, 9 Avesh, 10 Akash Deep, 11 Rathi

LSG’s Impact Player options: Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz, Breetzke, Himmat Singh.

Sheik Rashid and Jamie Overton have made it to the playing XI for Chennai Super Kings today, while Devon Conway and R Ashwin have been left out. For Lucknow Super Giants, Mitch Marsh returns to the side, replacing Himmat Singh.

At the toss, Rishabh Pant mentioned he would have preferred to bowl first as well. Speaking about the atmosphere at the Ekana Stadium, he admitted he’s trying not to focus too much on the overwhelming support for CSK in the crowd.

MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bowl first as Chennai Super Kings face Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. With CSK looking to bounce back from a string of defeats, the decision to chase could be a strategic move considering the conditions and the pressure to break their losing streak.

MS Dhoni was seen doing a light run alongside CSK physio Tommy Simsek ahead of the match. While it looked like a fitness test, sources suggest this is part of his usual pre-game routine to stay match-ready.

The toss for the Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings clash in Match 30 of IPL 2025 will take place at 7 PM IST. The game is scheduled at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, with both teams looking to gain crucial points as the tournament reaches its mid-season stage.

Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Shamar Joseph, Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shaik Rasheed, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (C), Devon Conway

Batters: Rachin Ravindra (VC), David Miller, Shivam Dube

Allrounders: Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Digvesh Rathi, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

As per AccuWeather, the temperature at the start of the match is expected to be around 31°C, gradually dipping to 27°C by the end. Humidity levels are likely to range between 35% and 49% throughout the game. The sky will remain clear with almost no chance of rain, ensuring ideal conditions for cricket.

Lucknow Super Giants

Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant (C), A Badoni, Himmat Singh, DA Miller, AK Markram, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur

Chennai Super Kings

Devon Conway, MS Dhoni (C), S Dubey, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, RA Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, KK Ahmed

The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch has shown varying behaviour in IPL 2025. While it was known for being slow during the 2023 season, recent matches have offered more assistance to batters. This season, the surface has played differently in each of the three games held in Lucknow. The first match featured a quick and lively track, but the next two encounters saw the pitch slow down noticeably. Even in the most recent game, teams scored freely during the powerplay and first 10 overs, but the run flow tapered off in the latter half of the innings.

Hello and welcome to the live blog of Match 30 of the Indian Premier League 2025 as Lucknow Super Giants take on a struggling Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium!

LSG are riding high on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum.

CSK, on the other hand, are desperate for a win after five consecutive defeats – a first in their IPL history.

Stay tuned for live updates, scorecards, big moments, and everything in between from this high-stakes clash!

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Match starts at 7:30 PM IST