Match Preview
Lucknow Super Giants will host Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, in Match 30 of IPL 2025. LSG are in strong form, sitting third on the table with four wins from six matches, and recently defeated Gujarat Titans by six wickets.
In contrast, CSK are struggling at the bottom with just one win in six games, coming off a heavy loss to KKR. With playoff hopes at stake, both teams will be eager for a crucial win in what promises to be a competitive clash.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | LSG vs CSK, Match 30, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Monday, 14 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature– 27.5°C |
| Humidity– 40% |
| Wind Speed– 30 km/h |
| Chance of Rain – Clear |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is generally slow and spin-friendly, making run-scoring difficult—especially in the middle overs. As the surface tends to slow down further, teams usually prefer to bat first and defend the total.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| LSG Won | 3 |
| CSK Won | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Rachin Ravindra
David Miller
Shivam Dube
Ayush Badoni
Top All-rounders:
Aiden Markram
Ravindra Jadeja
Top Bowlers:
Noor Ahmad
Khaleel Ahmed
Shardul Thakur
Digvesh Singh Rathi
Wicket Keeper:
Nicholas Pooran
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s LSG vs CSK Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Rachin Ravindra, David Miller
- Pick at least two spinners due to pitch conditions: Ravichandran Ashwin, Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Captain: Nicholas Pooran
- Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, cuLSGent form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.