LSG Vs CSK Preview: De Kock could replace injured Rahul for LSG against spin-savvy CSK

LSG Vs CSK Preview: CSK defeated LSG by 12 runs earlier this season at Chepauk.

In the 45th match of IPL 2023, Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

LSG suffered a defeat in their previous match and currently have a record of 5 wins from 9 matches played so far. In their last match, they lost to RCB by 18 runs. However, they will now be looking to bounce back and secure a victory against CSK in their upcoming match to stay in contention for a place in the top 4.

After two consecutive losses, CSK currently have a record of 5 wins from 9 matches so far. In their last game, they were defeated by PBKS by 4 wickets. The team will be eager to recover and secure a vital win to maintain their chances of making it to the top 4, especially since they have already defeated LSG earlier in the season.

Earlier this season CSK defeated LSG by 12 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway scored 57 and 47 respectively, putting up a 110-run partnership to set a target of 218. CSK's spinners, led by Moeen Ali's 4/26, restricted LSG to 205/7, resulting in a 12-run victory.

LSG Vs CSK: Pitch Report

Ekana Cricket Stadium is famous for its black soil wickets that generally benefit pace bowlers, making it a ground that favors fast bowlers. However, spinners are likely to have a crucial role to play in the middle overs of the match. Teams batting first can score well on this ground if they settle in, but chasing a total can be difficult.

LSG Vs CSK: Team News

Due to the injury sustained in the previous match against RCB, KL Rahul is expected to be doubftful for the upcoming match against CSK. In his absence, Ayush Badoni, who came as an impact player in the last match is likely to replace him in the playing XI. Additionally, Krunal Pandya could lead the side in the absence of Rahul.

CSK might have to field the same team that played against PBKS in their last match as Chahar and Stokes are still uncertain for the upcoming match against LSG.

LSG Vs CSK: Head to Head

Matches – 2

Lucknow Super Giants – 1

Chennai Super Kings – 1

LSG Vs CSK: Players to Watch

Lucknow Super Giants: Kyle Mayers

Mayers, who has been in good form with the bat this season, got out for a duck in the last match against RCB. He will be eager to regain his form and provide a solid start to his team in the upcoming match against CSK.

Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway

Devon Conway has been in outstanding form this season, having already scored 414 runs in just 9 matches. In the previous match against PBKS, he played a brilliant innings of 92 runs. He will be eager to continue his rich vein of form when his team takes on LSG in the upcoming match.

LSG Vs CSK: Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:

Kyle Mayers, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Amit Mishra, Yash Thakur

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

LSG Vs CSK: Match Facts

Ravi Bishnoi needs only 1 more wicket to reach 50 wickets in IPL.

LSG and CSK have faced each other twice in the IPL, with each team winning once.

Ravindra Jadeja requires 5 more wickets to reach 150 wickets in IPL.

LSG Vs CSK: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports