Match Ended   
Match 39, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , Apr 23, 2024
CSK CSK
210/4 (20.0/20)
LSG LSG
213/4 (19.3/20)
Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Marcus Stoinis
    124(63)&0/49(4)
CSK 210/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108591-ruturaj-gaikwad-playerprofile>Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>
Ruturaj Gaikwad
108 (60)
  • 12x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 180SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107521-shivam-dubey-playerprofile>Shivam Dube</a>
Shivam Dube
66 (27)
  • 3x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 244.44SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Matt Henry
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/1
R/W
Bowler
Yash Thakur
ECON 11.75
4
OVERS
47/1
R/W
LSG 213/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/42327-marcus-peter-stoinis-playerprofile>Marcus Stoinis</a>
Marcus Stoinis
124 (63)
  • 13x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 196.82SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1720-nicolas-pooran-playerprofile>Nicholas Pooran</a>
Nicholas Pooran
34 (15)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 226.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/2
R/W
Bowler
Deepak Chahar
ECON 5.50
2
OVERS
11/1
R/W
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Right then, a massive four-point swing between Lucknow and Chennai as they played each other in back-to-back games and Lucknow went on to win both games, firming their place back in the top four and nudging Chennai down into fifth place. There's still a lot to play for and next up is a vital clash between Delhi and Gujarat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. That game will begin on Wednesday, 24 April at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Marcus Stoinis is the Player of the Match for his stunning match-winning ton. Stoinis says that in these competitions, there are plenty of better opening batters and though it is nice to open the innings, he is settled in the middle order. Adds that it was not just hit and there were certain bowlers they wanted to target in order to keep the run rate in check. Mentions that it might have looked easy on the outside but on the inside, there were some calculations going on. Adds that the game is certainly changing and the way the openers are taking on the Powerplay. On his contract situation with Cricket Australia, he says that he has a great rapport with the coach and he was always aware of not getting a contract and reckons if his spot goes to someone young and talented, he is more than happy with it.
KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow says that this is a special win and for the most part of the batting innings they felt they were behind in the game but credit to the way they pulled out this game. Appreciates Marcus Stoinis and says it was not just power-hitting but also smart batting. Mentions that over the past couple of games, they decided they needed one power hitter in the top 3 to go hard and it was tactical to send Marcus at number 3. Says that T20 has changed over the years and 170-180 doesn't feel enough and gets chased in 18 odd overs and with the impact player rule things become tough and they have to go harder in the Powerplay. Concludes that there is no set plan for Nicholas Pooran and everybody apart from the openers is always ready to walk in and step up according to the situation.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, KL Rahul won the toss and had no hesitation in batting second given the amount of dew that comes into play on this ground. It was a well-fought first 10 overs when Chennai were batting but once Shivam Dube came on to bat, things changed. Ruturaj Gaikwad also went into overdrive and smashed a century as Dube's onslaught made sure that the hosts got over the 200-run mark which was certainly 10-15 runs too many. With the ball, Matt Henry was brilliant and the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and Krunal Pandya were fairly decent as well but it was the likes of Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis and Yash Thakur who conceded a lot of runs in the death overs. Interestingly, Lucknow dropped multiple catches and were sloppy in the field that helped Chennai a lot but it was a couple of sloppy misfields late on in Lucknow's chase from Chennai that really made the difference along with Stoinis' stellar knock.
Deepak Hooda, one of the architects of the run chase is now up for a chat. Hooda says that his thoughts were pretty clear and wanted to hit the ball and find the gaps. Adds that, to be honest, he didn't have any other option at the death but applauds the bowling of the opposition. On Marcus Stoinis, he says that Stoinis is like a warrior and he even takes inspiration from him. Adds that when Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran were batting, it gave them the hope to go on and get the win. Mentions that these two points make a huge difference, especially given that the business end of the tournament is near and Chennai are a class side.
Ruturaj Gaikwad the skipper of Chennai is down for a chat. He says it is a tough pill to swallow but Lucknow and Marcus Stoinis played brilliantly despite them having control over the game till the 13th over. Adds that the dew took the spinner out of the game and it's just part of the game and they have a long way to go. Talks about Ravindra Jadeja playing at number 4 and says that after powerplay whenever a wicket falls he will be the one to walk out to bat. He further talks about the total and says it was around par with the dew and knew it would go down to the last over but credits Lucknow for getting through.
Chennai will be gutted with that loss as they seemed to have things under control but with the amount of dew in play, the opposition was always in the game. The pace attack didn't really fire apart from Matheesha Pathirana who was once again pretty good but even in his final over, he couldn't hit the mark. The spinners remained wicketless and weren't used much but the experienced likes of Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman really let their side down in the death overs. A couple of sloppy efforts in the field didn't help either and they were well beaten in the end which was surprising.
Needing 211 for the win against Chennai in their own backyard was always going to be difficult but it became all that more difficult when Quinton de Kock fell in the very first over for a duck and then the skipper, KL Rahul too got out inside the first 5 overs. Then came the counter-punch from Marcus Stoinis but Lucknow needed a lot more and a sluggish knock at the other end from Devdutt Padikkal only bogged them down. Once he got out, the pairing of Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran were able to inject momentum into the chase and took the game deep. Pooran did get out but the Aussie kept on finding the fence and brought up a magnificent hundred before a couple of crucial blows from Deepak Hooda handed Lucknow the advantage and Stoinis was able to end things in a hurry in the final over.
FORTRESS CHEPAUK HAS BEEN BREACHED! Wow, what a game and what an inning from Marcus Stoinis and that has to be one of the greatest chases we have seen in the history of the tournament. Lucknow beat Chennai in back-to-back games and hand Chennai their first home defeat of the season in epic fashion. This is also the highest successful chase at this venue and it was possible thanks to just one man - 'the Hulk.'
Over 19.3 : 213/4
19 Runs
  • 619.1
  • 419.2
  • 5 NB 19.3
  • 419.3
M. Stoinis
124 (63)
D. Hooda
17 (6)
M. Rahman
3.3-0-51-1
19.3
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! As easy as it can get! Marcus Stoinis has pulled out a heist and made it two in a row for Lucknow against Chennai this season. Mustafizur Rahman drops the length and bowls it really short over middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis gets across and has all the time in the world to pull it over short fine leg for four runs to seal the victory with 6 wickets in hand.
19.3
nb
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
NO BALL AND FOUR! Marcus Stoinis is in a hurry and that's just poor bowling. Oh dear, to add to the misery, Mustafizur Rahman has overstepped! Bowls a full toss outside off, Marcus Stoinis gets closer to the line and looks for the slash but gets an outside edge past short third for four runs. A free hit will now follow!
19.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Make that 10 in two! Mustafizur Rahman bowls full and in the slot outside off, Marcus Stoinis takes a step across again and drills it straight over the bowler's head for four more.
19.1
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! What a start to the over! Mustafizur Rahman bowls this fuller and outside off, Marcus Stoinis takes a step across and launches this over long on for a maximum.
17 needed off the final over and this match is heading towards a tight finish. Mustafizur Rahman has been handed the ball. Can he keep his cool and defend 16 runs? Or will Marcus Stoinis take Lucknow to a memorable win? Let's find out.
Over 19 : 194/4
15 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 118.2
  • 418.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 218.6
D. Hooda
17 (6)
M. Stoinis
106 (59)
M. Pathirana
4-0-35-2
18.6
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Deepak Hooda
Attacks the stumps on a length, Deepak Hooda makes some room and whacks it to long on for a couple more runs. Lucknow now need 17 off the last over.
18.5
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Deepak Hooda
Takes pace off and digs this short outside off, Deepak Hooda looks for the big pull but misses out.
18.4
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Deepak Hooda
FOUR! That's salt to the wound! Bowls this nice and full into middle and leg, Deepak Hooda drills it straight down the ground past long on for four more runs.
18.3
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Deepak Hooda
FOUR! That's sloppy from Deepak Chahar and this could cost Chennai a lot more than just a four. Matheesha Pathirana bowls this nicely on a fuller length well outside off, Deepak Hooda looks to slice it over cover but gets a thick outside edge past the keeper. Deepak Chahar at third man gets to the ball but doesn't bend down enough letting the ball go through for four runs.
18.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Marcus Stoinis
That's much better for Matheesha Pathirana! Goes full and just outside off, Marcus Stoinis digs it to cover for a single.
18.1
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Muscled it! Pitched on a length, around that off stump line, Marcus Stoinis makes room and drills it through covers for a boundary on the first ball.
Over 18 : 179/4
15 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 617.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
D. Hooda
7 (2)
M. Stoinis
101 (57)
M. Rahman
3-0-32-1
17.6
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Deepak Hooda
SIX! Just over the fielder! Drops the length short and angles it into the body, Deepak Chahar stays deep in the crease and pulls it nicely over deep square leg. Deepak Chahar in the deep does jump up and manages to get both hands to the ball but it just goes through over the fence for a maximum.
17.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
Takes pace off and bowls a low full toss outside off, Marcus Stoinis is caught by surprise but manages to whip it to long off for a single.
17.4
2
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
HUNDRED for Marcus Stoinis! His first in the Indian T20 Leafgues and there was no better time for him to do it! Fuller delivery, outside off, Marcus Stoinis drives it to deep cover and gets a couple of runs.
17.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
Comes from around the wicket and bowls it wider on off and on a fuller length, Marcus Stoinis leaves it alone. The umpire calls it a fair delivery and Marcus Stoinis sends it upstairs for a wide check. The replays show that Stoinis was standing outside the off stump line and the onfield call stays as a fair delivery.
17.2
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! Sheer power on that from Marcus Stoinis! Mustafizur Rahman bowls it a tad shorter and outside off, Marcus Stoinis stands tall and picks the length perfectly launching this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!
17.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Marcus Stoinis
Angles this across on a good length, outside off, Marcus Stoinis looks to heave it over leg but fails to make any connection.
Over 17 : 164/4
7 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
M. Stoinis
92 (52)
D. Hooda
1 (1)
M. Pathirana
3-0-20-2
16.6
lb
Matheesha Pathirana To Marcus Stoinis
LEG BYES! A loud appeal for LBW and the umpire turns it down. Chennai do send it upstairs for a review. Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker angling into middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis fails to jam it out and gets crushed into the back boot as the batters cross. The replays roll on and UltraEdge confirms that there was no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that the pitch was outside leg stump and the onfield call of NOT OUT stays.
A pretty late review from Ruturaj Gaikwad for and LBW decision that was given Not Out on field. The third umpire is called in and he checks UltraEdge first. No spike as the ball passes the bat and Ball Tracking that the ball is pitching outside the leg stump. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.
16.5
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Nicely done! Pathirana takes pace off and hits the deck outside off on a shorter length, Marcus Stoinis waits on and cuts it past the backward point fielder for a boundary.
19 OV
15 Runs
M. Pathirana to M. Stoinis D. Hooda
  • 418.1
  • 118.2
  • 418.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 218.6
18 OV
15 Runs
M. Rahman to M. Stoinis D. Hooda
  • 017.1
  • 617.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
7 Runs
M. Pathirana to M. Stoinis N. Pooran D. Hooda
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 1 LB 16.6
16 OV
20 Runs
S. Thakur to N. Pooran M. Stoinis
  • 615.1
  • 415.2
  • 615.3
  • 215.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
13 Runs
M. Rahman to N. Pooran M. Stoinis
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 614.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
9 Runs
M. Pathirana to N. Pooran M. Stoinis
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
17 Runs
T. Deshpande to M. Stoinis N. Pooran
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 612.3
  • 212.4
  • 212.5
  • 5 NB 12.6
  • 012.6
12 OV
10 Runs
S. Thakur to M. Stoinis N. Pooran
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
M. Pathirana to M. Stoinis D. Padikkal
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 110.4
  • 1 WD 10.5
  • 010.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
5 Runs
R. Jadeja to M. Stoinis D. Padikkal
  • 19.1
  • 1 B 9.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
15 Runs
M. Ali to M. Stoinis D. Padikkal
  • 48.1
  • 68.2
  • 18.3
  • 28.4
  • 28.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
12 Runs
R. Jadeja to M. Stoinis D. Padikkal
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 2 NB 7.6
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Ali to D. Padikkal M. Stoinis
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
12 Runs
S. Thakur to M. Stoinis D. Padikkal
  • 45.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
4 Runs
M. Rahman to KL Rahul D. Padikkal
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
8 Runs
T. Deshpande to M. Stoinis KL Rahul
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 23.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
D. Chahar to KL Rahul M. Stoinis
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
10 Runs
T. Deshpande to M. Stoinis KL Rahul
  • 11.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • 61.4
  • 01.5
  • 1 LB 1.6
1 OV
1 Runs
D. Chahar to de Kock M. Stoinis KL Rahul
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • W 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Chennai 210/4 in 20.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 44 balls between R Gaikwad (36) and S Dube (62)
  • Chennai 201/3 in 19.1 overs
  • S Dube T20 fifty: 50 runs in 22 balls (3x4) (6x6)
  • R Gaikwad T20 hundred: 100 runs in 56 balls (11x4) (3x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 23 balls between R Gaikwad (15) and S Dube (37)
  • Chennai 154/3 in 15.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 135/3 in 15.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between R Gaikwad (33) and R Jadeja (16)
  • Chennai 100/2 in 11.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 74/2 in 9.0 overs
  • R Gaikwad T20 fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 1 (7.5 ovs): LKO against R Jadeja (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 2, LKO: 1)
  • Chennai 50/2 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 49/2
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 18 balls between M Stoinis (32) and D Padikkal (17)
  • Chennai 200/4 in 19.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): CHE against M Stoinis (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 1, LKO: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 157/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Lucknow 153/3 in 15.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between M Stoinis (32) and N Pooran (21)
  • Lucknow 100/3 in 12.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between M Stoinis (36) and D Padikkal (12)
  • M Stoinis T20 fifty: 50 runs in 26 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Timeout: Lucknow 78/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Lucknow 50/2 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 45/2
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