CSK vs LSG, IPL 2025 Today Match: CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table following a string of disappointing performances, and the onus is now on Dhoni to revive the team's campaign after taking over the captaincy from the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad.
CSK vs LSG, IPL 2025 Today Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an in-form Lucknow Super Giants on Monday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
CSK have never lost five games in a row, including an unprecedented three at the Chepauk, their proverbial fortress. If there is anyone that can get CSK out of the doldrums, it is MS Dhoni but even his return to captaincy following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury could not turn their fortunes in their previous outing on Friday.
Considering their struggles against spinners at home, the batters would not mind playing an away game in a desperate attempt to find form.
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On the other hand, their opponents, LSG, will be looking for their fourth win on the trot having gained some much-needed consistency in a tournament of fine margins.
Their bowling was their weakest link at the start of the competition with injuries to main pacers but it was the bowlers who helped them tide over Gujarat Titans here on Saturday.
The Lucknow pitch, traditionally slow, has been better for batting and that is suiting the likes of Nicholas Pooran, who is striking the ball as cleanly as ever.
Fans have witnessed some high-scoring totals -200-plus total- in the tournament in the three matches so far hosted by Ekana Cricket Stadium. The pitch has shown varied behaviour over the last matches, starting as a fast-paced wicket but slowing down in the last two matches.
In the last game here, fans witnessed teams scoring freely in the first 10 overs but eventually ending up losing momentum and this can be expected in the LSG vs Chennai game as well.
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Ekana Cricket Stadium: IPL T20 stats
LSG’s performance at Ekana Cricket Stadium
LSG have played 17 matches, out of which they have succeeded in 9 matches and lost 7 while the one ended in no contest.
CSK’s performance at Ekana Cricket Stadium
CSK have played two matches at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. CSK’s one match ended in no contest while in the other they finished on the losing side.
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow (in IPL since 2023)
Matches – 11 | Bat 1st Won – 5 | Bat 2nd Won – 6
Average 1st innings score – 180/5 (Run rate – 9)
Lowest total defended – 154 | Highest target chased – 215
200+ totals: 3 times in 11 matches | Sixes per match – 14
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CSK vs LSG, IPL 2025: Will Spinners Dictate Terms In Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Clash At Ekana Cricket Stadium? – Jagran English
