LSG VS CSK – Match 30 Preview : LSG vs CSK, Match Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
• Date: Monday, 14 April 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
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2. Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
The B Ground at Ekana is known for being a balanced pitch. Initially, seamers get good bounce and swing with the new ball. However, as the game progresses, spinners come into play, and batting becomes easier under lights.
• Best for batting: Second innings
• Spinners: Key during middle overs
• Pacers: Effective in powerplay
• Toss Strategy: Bowl first is ideal
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3. Weather Report – April 14, Lucknow
• Temperature: Around 30°C
• Humidity: 50–55%
• Wind Speed: 10–12 km/h
• Conditions: Clear skies, no chance of rain
4. Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
• Lucknow Super Giants: 3 Wins
• Chennai Super Kings: 1 Win
• No Result: 1
Analysis: LSG holds the edge over CSK in recent meetings due to their bowling depth and explosive middle order.
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5. Team Squads – IPL 2025
5.1 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad
Batsmen:
Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Abdul Samad, Arshin Kulkarni, Aryan Juyal (wk), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rishabh Pant (C & wk)
All-Rounders:
Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuvraj Chaudhary
Bowlers:
Prince Yadav, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, M Siddharth, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph
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5.2 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad
Batsmen:
Andre Siddarth, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Vansh Bedi (wk), Anshul Kamboj
All-Rounders:
Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar
Bowlers:
Ravichandran Ashwin, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal
6. Key Players to Watch
6.1 Lucknow Super Giants
• Rishabh Pant: Captain and explosive finisher
• Mitchell Marsh: Power hitter and medium pacer
• Ravi Bishnoi: Impactful leg-spinner
• Shamar Joseph: Raw pace threat with the new ball
6.2 Chennai Super Kings
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Consistent top-order scorer
• Ravindra Jadeja: All-round game-changer
• Sam Curran: Death overs specialist
• Matheesha Pathirana: CSK’s yorker machine
7. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers:
• Rishabh Pant (C)
• Nicholas Pooran
• MS Dhoni (VC)
Batsmen:
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Aiden Markram
• Devon Conway
All-Rounders:
• Mitchell Marsh
• Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers:
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Matheesha Pathirana
• Shamar Joseph
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Vice-Captain: MS Dhoni / Ravindra Jadeja (if CSK bats second)
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8. Final Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have strong squads, but Lucknow Super Giants have been more consistent and possess greater firepower with the bat and ball. If LSG bowl first, they are likely to win.
Prediction:
Lucknow Super Giants to win a tight contest.
