Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will tackle Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 39 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 23. Having received 4 video games out of seven, CSK are positioned fourth within the IPL 2024 standings. On the opposite hand, LSG have additionally received 4 out of seven video games and are ranked fifth within the IPL 2024 standings. The final time when each these sides met on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 19, Lucknow grabbed a cushty win by eight wickets.
Ahead of this thrilling contest, we take a look at the expected XIs of either side.
CSK Predicted XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had a good marketing campaign with the bat this season. With 241 runs in seven matches at a 130.27 strike charge, Gaikwad will hope to showcase his damaging type in opposition to LSG.
Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand’s opening batter Rachin Ravindra is presently going via a lean patch in IPL 2024. The southpaw has struggled on the prime of the order, having managed to attain solely 133 runs in seven matches however will probably be backed in opposition to LSG given his all-round talents.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane performed a vital function in CSK’s profitable marketing campaign final season. He hasn’t actually been among the many runs in IPL 2024 having scored solely 160 runs at a strike charge of 130.08 however his expertise might help CSK in opposition to LSG.
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube has been within the highlight for CSK in IPL 2024. With 245 runs in seven matches, Dube leads CSK’s prime run-scorers checklist. Averaging 49 with a strike charge of 157.05, Dube has been a constant performer for Chennai.
Ravindra Jadeja
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja provides depth to the CSK lineup with bat and ball. He hasn’t bought many alternatives to bat however has scored 141 runs in 5 innings at a strike charge of 141. Jadeja has additionally claimed 4 wickets in seven matches.
Sameer Rizvi
One of the costliest uncapped gamers, Sameer Rizvi, is most certainly to be backed within the decrease center order in opposition to LSG. Striking at 125, Rizvi has solely scored 15 runs in three innings up to now however might be damaging when given an opportunity.
MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
MS Dhoni continues to defy his age by entertaining followers along with his bat whereas on the crease. The Indian legend hasn’t spent a lot time within the center however has nonetheless scored 87 runs in 5 innings at a outstanding strike charge of 255.88.
Deepak Chahar
Indian pacer Deepak Chahar has been an integral a part of the CSK camp since 2018. In 5 matches, Chahar has picked solely 4 wickets at an financial system of 9.08 this yr. He will probably be seeking to strike early in opposition to LSG.
Maheesh Theekshana
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana performed an important function in CSK’s spin bowling division in IPL 2023. This yr, he has performed three matches taking two wickets at an financial system of seven.58. He might show efficient on the gradual monitor at Chepauk in opposition to LSG.
Mustafizur Rahman
With 11 wickets in six matches, Mustafizur Rahman is the main wicket-taker for CSK this season. His means to generate bounce, tempo in addition to his swing variations make him a risk to any batting lineup.
Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana will spearhead CSK’s tempo assault in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants. He has taken 9 wickets in 4 matches at an financial system of seven.31, together with a match-winning four-fer in opposition to MI.
Impact Sub
Tushar Deshpande/Shardul Thakur
LSG Predicted XI
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock has step by step discovered his rhythm with the bat in IPL 2024. The southpaw has scored 228 runs in seven matches, together with three fifty-plus scores. De Kock scored a decided fifty in opposition to CSK earlier this season and will probably be seeking to proceed scoring runs.
KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
Lucknow’s captain and wicketkeeper KL Rahul will open the innings together with de Kock. The right-hander has scored 286 runs in seven matches and is LSG’s highest run-scorer this season. His highest rating of 82 in IPL 2024 additionally got here in LSG’s win in opposition to CSK.
Deepak Hooda
With Devdutt Padikkal struggling to seek out type this season, Deepak Hooda might bat at No. three for the Super Giants. Due to a scarcity of game-time, Hooda hasn’t been among the many runs for LSG however he’s fairly able to including essential runs to the scoreboard and has made greater than 1,000 runs in his IPL profession.
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis may have an essential function to play with the bat in addition to ball in opposition to Chennai. The Australian all-rounder will probably be wanting to have a big effect on his crew’s fortunes in opposition to CSK as he seems to be so as to add to his 130 runs and two wickets in IPL 2024.
Nicholas Pooran
With 246 runs in seven matches, Nicholas Pooran is the second-highest run-scorer for the Super Giants this yr. The Caribbean hard-hitter has scored runs at a median of 82 and a strike charge of 164, and is a crucial cog in LSG’s lineup.
Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni has been one of many key members of LSG’s batting unit in IPL 2024. Although Badoni hasn’t been at his finest this season however has nonetheless managed to attain 113 runs in six innings at a strike charge of 124.17.
Krunal Pandya
India all-rounder Krunal Pandya has had a quiet run in IPL 2024. He has scored solely 58 runs and brought 5 wickets in seven matches however is able to turning issues round and will probably be wanting to contribute extra for LSG after they face CSK on Tuesday.
Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan has been a promising expertise for LSG since his IPL debut and he has a useful knack of taking wickets often. The left-arm pacer has scalped six wickets in 4 matches this season. Overall, in 18 IPL matches, Mohsin has taken 23 wickets at an financial system of seven.61.
Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi has performed an essential function in LSG’s spin division. He has taken 5 wickets in seven matches at an financial system of 8.38 this season. Since 2020, Bishnoi has taken seven wickets in opposition to CSK and is more likely to be among the many wickets within the upcoming conflict.
Naveen-ul-Haq
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq is an integral a part of LSG’s tempo battery having taken six wickets in 5 matches this season. A bowler with loads of selection, Naveen is able to bowling in crunch conditions and will probably be one in every of LSG’s largest threats with the ball in opposition to CSK.
Yash Thakur
With Mayank Yadav injured, Yash Thakur will in all probability open the proceedings for Lucknow with the ball. Thakur’s tempo and swing variations have earned him eight wickets in six matches, together with the primary fifer of IPL 2024 in opposition to Gujarat not too long ago.
Impact Sub
Arshad Khan/M Siddharth
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