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IPL 2024: LSG vs CSK – CSK’s Key Foreign Player vs LSG; 3 Game-changers for CSK
The Chennai Super Kings are set to face off against the Lucknow Super Giants in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). Scheduled to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the match will kick off on April 19th at 7:30 PM IST.
The Chennai Super Kings have had a mixed performance in the tournament thus far, starting with a couple of wins followed by two losses. However, they have bounced back strongly in their last two games, securing victories in both. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team will be keen to continue their winning streak and secure two crucial points in the upcoming match.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
| Stats | Number |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won batting second | 1 |
| Average first innings total | 176 |
| Average second innings total | 159 |
| Wickets by pacers | 27 |
| Wickets by spinners | 11 |
CSK could find the Ekana Cricket Stadium to their liking, with conditions that suit their playstyle. The team will aim to capitalize on these conditions to their advantage. Despite the rain forcing the abandonment of the CSK vs LSG match in IPL 2023 at this venue, CSK had a commanding performance. Ruturaj Gaikwad will have a variety of bowling options at his disposal, potentially giving the visiting team an edge.
Three Key Players for Chennai Super Kings
Rutraj Gaikwad
The CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, had a mixed start with the bat in IPL 2024 but has found form recently, scoring 137 runs at a strike rate of 139.79 in the last two matches. His impressive performance against LSG in IPL 2023, where he scored 57 runs off 31 balls, adds to his confidence for this game.
Shivam Dube
Since joining CSK, the Indian middle-order batsman has revitalized his career. In IPL 2024, Dube appears even more formidable, displaying composure against pacers and enhancing his reputation as a spinner’s nightmare. Dube’s outstanding form this season has compelled opposing captains to keep their spinners at bay while he is at the crease. In IPL 2024, he has amassed 242 runs in six innings at an impressive average of 60.50. Furthermore, Dube’s performance against LSG underscores his potential as a match-winner, having scored 76 runs in two innings against them at a strike rate of 165.20.
Moeen Ali
English all-rounder Moeen Ali hasn’t been a regular feature in the CSK lineup this season. However, if the pitch is slow and sluggish, CSK might consider including him. Moeen’s past performances are in his favor, especially against LSG in IPL 2023, where he took three wickets in two matches with an economy rate below six. On such wickets, Moeen Ali could prove to be a match-winner for CSK.
