T20 Match 30 of 74 – Date: 14 April 2025 at 7.30PM IST
Match Preview
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 30th match of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. LSG currently holds the third position on the points table with four wins and two losses in six matches. They secured a six-wicket victory against the Gujarat Titans in their previous game and will aim to maintain their winning momentum at home.
In contrast, CSK finds themselves at the bottom of the table with one win and five losses in six matches. Their latest defeat came against the Kolkata Knight Riders, losing by eight wickets. CSK will be eager to turn their fortunes around and climb up the standings.
This encounter promises to be an exciting contest as both teams vie for crucial points in the tournament.
WIN PROBABILITY
Team Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
5
Pitch Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
17
Pitch & Weather Report
Temperature: 30°C, Humidity: 25% & Clear skies
Pitch Report: Batting-friendly with some assistance to pace bowlers.
Highest Team Innings: 235 runs
Lowest Team Innings: 108 runs
Highest Chase Score: 177 runs
Key Points of What Fantasy Users Are Looking For
- Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Probable Playing XI for GT and RR
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Pitch/Weather Insights
- Bonus Tips & Strategy
LSG Predicted Playing XI
Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant (C), Ayush Badoni, Himmat Singh, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur
CSK Predicted Playing XI
Devon Conway, MS Dhoni (C), Shivam Dubey, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Best Dream11 Fantasy XI Team Picks (Combined)
| Player | Team | Role | Credits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran (C) | LSG | Wicketkeeper | 9.0 | Explosive left-hander; consistent at Ekana Stadium. |
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | Wicketkeeper | 9.5 | Dynamic batter, great at rotating strike and finding gaps. |
| Mitchell Marsh (VC) | LSG | All-Rounder | 9.0 | Power-hitter with great form; 177* in recent ODI. |
| Aiden Markram | LSG | Batsman | 8.5 | Solid at No.3; recently scored 56* at this venue. |
| Rachin Ravindra | CSK | All-Rounder | 8.0 | Reliable all-rounder; useful with both bat and ball. |
| Shivam Dubey | CSK | Batsman | 8.0 | Aggressive middle-order player with finishing abilities. |
| Vijay Shankar | CSK | All-Rounder | 7.5 | Dependable option for middle overs with bat and ball. |
| Ayush Badoni | LSG | Batsman | 7.0 | Strong finisher; enjoys playing at this ground. |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 8.0 | Unpredictable spinner, difficult to read at this venue. |
| Shardul Thakur | LSG | Bowler | 8.5 | Always among wickets; handy lower-order bat. |
| Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | Bowler | 8.0 | Left-arm seamer with effective swing in powerplay. |
Bonus Fantasy Tips – LSG Vs CSK
- 💥 Back Nicholas Pooran & Rachin Ravindra – both love batting on this ground
- 🧠 Pick A Badoni as a smart budget option – thrives under home pressure
- 🎯 Mitchell Marsh & Markram are match-changers – solid VC choices
- ⛏️ Noor Ahmad & Khaleel Ahmed are known wicket-grabbers here – don’t miss out
- 📌 Target LSG pacers – CSK has struggled in the powerplay overs
- ⚠️ Keep tabs on toss – death-over specialists like Shardul can flip the game
- 🚀 Differential Pick: Shahbaz Ahmed – handy with both bat and ball