Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2023 Highlights: Chennai’s four-year-long wait for its Thala MS Dhoni and CSK finally ended with a sensational win against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. Chennai Super Kings batters, including special cameo by Dhoni, made the most of the batting that came to them first after Lucknow Super Giants chose to bowl first after winning the toss. During the after-match ceremony, LSG skipper KL Rahul did admit that the team made certain mistakes.
Initially, LSG looked very much in commanding position. They even bettered the power play numbers against Chennai Super Kings. But as soon as Dhoni decided to bring in Moeen Ali, it was a downhill for LSG from there on. Along with Mitch Santner, Ali demolished the batting lineup of Super Giants. He took major wickets including LSG captain KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and very in-form Kyle Mayers.
Later, Tushar Deshpande, Dhoni’s choice as impact player, made a comeback after a devastatingly expensive over.
For the records, no team has ever chased more than 206 as target at Chepauk. Dhoni’s explosive cameo showed why is one and only Thala! Of the three Mark Wood deliveries that he faced; Dhoni scored two back-to-back sixes. On part of LSG, it was Ravi Bishnoi who broke the first wicket partnership by CSK openers. 4-28-3 – that’s what Bishnoi’s chart read.
Earlier in the evening, Chennai Super Kings openers did a superb job. Both Gaikwad and Conway – the CSK openers – smashed fours and sixes all over the Chennai Stadium. The powerplay score of 79 by Gaikwad-Conway partnership was the third highest that the CSK have made in the history of the IPL. Just when they were looking extremely dangerous, LSG’s Ravi Bishnoi struck as Gaikwad fell. Soon, Conway was gone after LSG’s Krunal Pandya took the superb catch. With some nifty boundaries and huge sixes, the CSK openers made sure that they build the good total. For the records, Chennai Super Kings have the winning stat of 71 per cent on their home ground in Chennai. It’s a sea of yellow with Dhoni, Dhoni chants reverberating Chepauk!
Indian Premier League, 2023
Chennai Super Kings
217/7 (20.0)
Lucknow Super Giants
205/7 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 6 )
Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs
This was the first time that Dhoni-led CSK squad was playing at the iconic Chepauk without legendary Suresh Raina. The team has behind their defeat in the IPL opener against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, didn’t manage to keep their winning streak intact after their thrilling victory in their home ground against Delhi Capitals.
Here’s what happened in Chennai:
Chennai Super Kings have scored their first victory in the Tata IPL 2023. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs. Moeen Ali star in this key win on the home ground in Chepauk.
KL Rahul must be wondering if he took the right decision to field first after winning the toss. With dew coming into play, CSK spinners demolished the top order of Super Giants. As the last overs are being bowled, the writing is already on the wall. But there is still a scope for some insane big shots and LSG repeating IPL history and beating CSK just like their last encounter.
Ben Stokes again! Marvelous catch of Pooran. Things are looking very bleak for Lucknow Super Giants. Deshpande finally delivers when it mattered, and he proved why Dhoni chose him as an 'impact player.'
Deshpande is making amends to his last over. A lot of pressure on LSG's Pooran to keep the hope alive. Well, it's T20, couple of big shots and it still can go either way!
With required run rate at 13.50, Super Giants need some steady and solid batting by Pooran and others to come back in the game. Thanks to stunning spin attack, Chennai Super Kings are firmly in control.
While LSG still has batters such as Pooran and Stoinis the required run rate is getting dangerous at the moment. They have 100 more runs to make but they have just around 50 balls left. Now is the time for some big shots the keep RRR under check?
The opening partnership by KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers felt as if things were very easy for LSG. From Ben Stokes to Deepak Chahar, MS Dhoni tried every variation, but the CSK bowlers kept struggling. It was not until Moeen Ali who grabbed the wicket of Mayers that CSK felt that they were back in the game. Nawabs of Lucknow went down to 82 for 3 in no time. Now that captain KL Rahul is back in pavilion, it's look bit gloomy for LSG
A lot of said about Ben Stokes' fitness. While his bowling was somewhat lukewarm, his superb catch of Deepak Hooda clearly showed who is the boss! Terrific!
Moeen Ali takes critical wicket of Mayers just when things were looking comfortable for Super Giants. Mayers walked back to the pavilion after scoring a quick 50. Pressure on skipper KL Rahul now?
Tushar Deshpande, Chennai Super Kings' impact player, bowled a very expensive over. He bowled the fourth over and this is what the scoreboard read - 1, 2, No Ball, Wide, No Ball, Wide, 4, Wide, 6 - this really helped LSG!
It looks pretty okay-ish for skipper KL Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants begin their chase. There was a big surprise in the evening as we saw Ben Stokes in bowling action! It was not exactly what you expect from one of the best players in the world but coming from an injury, the very decision to bowl was exemplary.
Chepauk breaks into wild celebrations as Dhoni walks in. He just doesn't disappoint his fans. Massive six there!
CSK has crossed the 200-mark with that four by Jadeja. It's all about getting as many runs as possible at the moment right now.
Avesh Khan grabs key wicket as he sends back Ben Stokes. All eyes on Jadeja now.
With departure of Moeen Ali, Chennai Super Kings is down to 166 for loss of four wickets. With this, Ravi Bishnoi has taken his third wicket in this match. Very clever bowling by Bishnoi.
Just when things were looking very interisting for Shiv Dube, Ravi Bishnoi strike again! Mark Wood took the excellent catch and ended Dube's dashing show.
Shivam Dube is hitting massive sixes. The last one was 102 meters! It's Dube, Dube in Chepauk at the moment!
After super-thrilling inning with just three runs short of half century, Mark Wood takes wicket of Conway. It was absolutely superb catch by Krunal Pandya. Now, it's over to Jadeja and Dube to keep the momentum going.
Superb catch by Mark Wood meant end of terrific inning by Gaikwad. Ravi Bishnoi gives first success to LSG. Shiv Dube is on the crease now.
The left-hand, right-hand combo of Gaikwad and Conway have given 100 runs to CSK. The first wicket partnership by CSK openers totally means a grand total by the team at the moment.
Gaikwad scores half century of 25 balls that he faced today. This is the 12th IPL half century by Gaikwad. He has displayed an uncanny ability to read the ball.
Do you know that today's 79 runs is the highest powerplay score by Chenai Super Kings in the history of the Indian Premier League. This score has already crossed the 75 runs figure that CSK made against KKR in 2018 edition of the IPL. If we look at the all the powerplay scores by Chennai Super Kings, today's 79 runs come at the third spot behind 100 runs against KXIP in 2014 and 90 against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2015.
Both Gaikwad and Conway are hitting all over the Chennai Stadium. Their exceptional batting has powered CSK to reach 72 already. Looks like KL Rahul needs to change the strategy to get that much-needed wicket.
Gaikwad looks to repeat the Ahmedabad success. Good first four overs for CSK. 40 without any loss!
Gaikwad is now playing more confidently and this elegant four is a proof!
According to the live stats by Jio Cinema, there are one crore people who are watching this match at the moment! That's the craze of IPL!
Super shot by Conway. Two fours make it a very expensive over for Avesh Khan.
KL Rahul sought a review of the wide call. The decision was challenged but LSG lost the review.
After first over, CSK is at 6 for no loss. LSG has brought in Avesh Khan to change the pace.
Gaikwad picks up an easy single.