Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction, Head-to-Head, IPL 2025 | Who Will Win LSG Vs CSK?

The highly-anticipated IPL 2025 Match 30 is the game between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The exciting game has been scheduled to be played between April 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The match will be watched by spectators as broadcast live on Star Sports Network and through live streaming in JioCinema.

Match Details – LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025

Category	Details
Match	Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
Match No.	30th Match, IPL 2025
Date	April 14, 2025
Day	Sunday
Time	7:30 PM IST
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Match Preview

LSG wants to capitalize on their home ground to emerge victorious in a turning point match, and CSK wants to get a shot of momentum in the tournament. Both teams have a combination of old-timers and young energy, which creates a fireworks-like game.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Team Overview

Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, LSG presents a formidable lineup:​

• Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicketkeeper): Aggressive batsman and nimble-fingered gloveman.
• Aiden Markram: Hard-hitting top-order batsman with a positive record.​
• Mitchell Marsh: Heavy-hitting all-rounder with significant inputs with the bat as well as the ball.​
• Nicholas Pooran: Blistering batting talent capable of altering run rate in tight situations.​
• Ravi Bishnoi: Wicket-taking leg-spinner.​
• Mohsin Khan: Quality paceman good at powerplay as well as death overs.
• Shamar Joseph: Emerging fast bowler providing strength to the bowling attack.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Team Overview

Captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK combines experience with emerging talent:​

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain): A steady opener with a track record of holding innings together.​
• MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper): Experienced finisher and strategist brings rich experience.​
• Ravindra Jadeja: Useful all-rounder capable of batting, bowling, and fielding.​
• Shivam Dube: Aggressive middle-order bat against spin.​
• Matheesha Pathirana: Death-over bowler with an unusual action.​
• Sam Curran: All-rounder with a track record of producing game-altering performances at the right times.

Head-to-Head Record

In their recent encounters over the past three years:​

• Total Matches: 4​Finance News India+1Finance News India+1
• LSG Wins: 3​
• CSK Wins: 1​

LSG has had the upper hand in recent encounters, but CSK’s experience renders them strong contenders.​

Recent Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

• LSG: W, L, L, L, W​I
• CSK: L, W, L, W, L​

Both teams have experienced fluctuating forms, adding unpredictability to the upcoming match.​

Venue Insights: Ekana Cricket Stadium

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is renowned for its even pitch:

• Pitch Type: Historically batsmen-friendly but assists spinners as the game progresses.​
• Average First-Innings Score: Approximately 170-180 runs.
• Chasing Teams: Second-batting teams historically have an advantage.

The pitch’s characteristics suggest a competitive battle between bat and ball.​

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: Around 28°C.​
• Humidity: Approximately 60%.​
• Rain Prediction: No rainfall expected; clear skies anticipated.​

Ideal weather conditions are expected for an uninterrupted match.​

Key Player Battles to Watch

1. Rishabh Pant vs. Deepak Chahar: Pant’s free-flowing batting against Chahar’s swing bowling could set the tone for LSG’s innings.
2. Aiden Markram vs. Ravindra Jadeja: Markram’s technique will be put to the test against Jadeja’s spin and accuracy.
3. Mitchell Marsh vs. Matheesha Pathirana: All-round capabilities of Marsh are going against the death-over bowling capabilities of Pathirana.
4. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Ravi Bishnoi: Gaikwad’s consistency against the leg-spin options of Bishnoi.
5. Shivam Dube vs. Mohsin Khan: Dube’s big hits against Khan’s pace and swing.

Fantasy Cricket Tips

Suggested Dream11 Team:

• Wicketkeepers:
  
  • Rishabh Pant (Captain)​
  • MS Dhoni (Vice-Captain)​
    
• Batters:
  
  • Aiden Markram​
  • Devon Conway​
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad​
    
• All-Rounders:
  
  • Mitchell Marsh​
  • Ravindra Jadeja​
    
• Bowlers:
  
  • Avesh Khan​
  • Ravi Bishnoi​
  • Matheesha Pathirana

 Match Prediction – LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025

With the balance of playing teams and previous performance trends, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seem to have the upper hand against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) here. Having a strong top order comprising Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, and David Miller, and possessing a bowling attack bolstered by Ravi Bishnoi and Mohsin Khan, LSG possesses momentum as well as depth to overwhelm at home.

But CSK’s experience shouldn’t be underrated. With Ruturaj Gaikwad finding his place, and game-changers in the form of MS Dhoni, Jadeja, and Pathirana present in the scenario, they are well and truly capable of changing a game, even under stress.

Project Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)Winning Margin: Probably by 15-25 runs if they are batting first, or 4-6 wickets if they are chasing.